Advent at Marble
Worship on Sundays at 11:00am
Services are in person and live-streamed here.
Dr. Michael Bos preaching*
December 1
*Great Expectations: "Something Worth Waiting For"
December 8
*Great Expectations: "Someone Worth Following"
December 15
Children & Youth Christmas Pageant “This Christmas Journey”
December 22
*Great Expectations: "Someone Worth Sharing It With"
December 29
Rev. Susanah Wade preaching "Opening the Door"
Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, December 24, 6:30pm
"A Reason to Change"
Meditation by Dr. Michael Bos. Music prelude for Brass, Choir, and Organ begins at 6:10pm.
Special Events
Operation Santa Letters
Buddy the Elf is back and needs you to help Santa make Christmas morning wishes come true for children in need. Please select a letter(s) from the Labyrinth Room (or contact Rev. Susanah Wade), purchase the requested gift, and deliver unwrapped to Marble by December 15. You can also give a financial donation or send a check indicating “Santa Letters.”
Artists’ Boutique
Sunday, December 8, 12:00-2:00pm, Labyrinth Room
Before the concert, shop for unique gifts created and curated by our talented Marble artists. Get your shopping done early this year! Past offerings have included artwork, jewelry, notecards, wood crafts, aromatherapy gifts, books, photography, knitted items, and ornaments. Please note: some artists take cash only.
Through the Eyes of Gabriel - Advent Concert*
Sunday, December 8, 2:00pm, Sanctuary
Director of Music Michael T. C. Hey invites you to come hear the Advent story through the eyes of the angel Gabriel and rediscover what we love about the season. Be inspired by performances from The Marble Choir, the Marble Festival Choir and the Marble Community Gospel Choir, with guest organist, Stephen Tharp. Invite your friends! Admission: $20.
*The music this holiday season, including the Concert, generously given by Lynda Packard in loving memory of her parents, John and Lynn Packard, and for the enjoyment of all to capture the magic of Christmas.
Online Tea Time with Kim - Virtual Christmas Walk
Wednesday, December 11, 1:00-2:00pm on Zoom
Christmastime is here. Pull up a comfy chair, grab a cup of something warm, and join me for our annual virtual Christmas walk! Where will we go this year?
Merry, Merry Marble
Sunday, December 15, 12:00-1:00pm, Labyrinth Room
All ages invited to decorate trees and wreaths to be blessed and donated to our homebound members and those settling into more permanent housing. Craft materials provided. Refreshments served.
Caroling on 5th
Sunday, December 22, 12:00-12:30pm
Our festive and fun gift to the neighborhood returns! All are welcome to share the Christmas spirit as we sing Carols on 5th Avenue immediately after Worship.
Sundays Before Worship
10:00 O’Clock Hour
In Person & Online
December 1: Dr. Julie Faith Parker, “We’re Free - Now What?”
Anticipation and Expectation - Advent Series
What do you hope for this Advent season? What are you expecting? What is the difference between hoped-for outcomes and trusting in the Spirit's presence with us and God's holy will to become manifest in our lives? During the season of Advent, the Marble clergy will lead this three-part series on the power of anticipation and the promise of expectation, both central to this prayerful and holy season
December 8: Dr. Michael Bos
December 15: Dr. Elise Brown
December 22: Rev. Susanah Wade
December 29: Dr. Julie Faith Parker, “The Wild Wilderness”
Prayer Circle at 10:00am
In Person & on Zoom
Our weekly time of prayer and music. The Circle is always open – all you need is a willing heart. Please note, not meeting December 29.
Advent Online
Annual Blog: Reflecting the Light of Hope
December 1 - December 26
For the 10th year, the Marble Women’s Ministry inspires readers daily during Advent with stories of light and hope from the wider Marble community. MarbleWomen.com. Please share your story of hope! Email Karla Hendrick.
Gratitude In Action Advent Calendar
December 1 - December 25
This holiday season, spread joy and positivity with our Gratitude In Action Advent Calendar! Each day from December 1st to Christmas, we’ll share a thoughtful prompt encouraging you to reflect, act, and connect with others. Follow along and share your experiences to inspire others in our community.
Arts Ministry Exhibit: Waiting for Christmas
Be inspired by the work of Marble Artists including visual art, poetry, and photography at MarbleChurch.org/Arts, as well as in person outside the Labyrinth Room.
Christmas Poinsettias
Poinsettias will be placed in the Sanctuary in honor or memory of loved ones whose names will be listed on Sunday, December 22, in the bulletin and onscreen at the end of Worship. To pay tribute to someone, please donate what you can to help off-set the cost of poinsettias by Sunday, December 8 at MarbleChurch.org/Poinsettias or contact Clay Hale, 212-686-2770, CHale@MarbleChurch.org.
Please note: if you pay by check, it’s important to talk to Clay to make sure your names get added to the list.