EVENTS
ORDER A POINSETTIA
November 26-December 10
Help fund the decorating of our worship spaces this Christmas by dedicating a poinsettia to a friend or loved one. Dedications will be inserted into the In Community With worship bulletin for Christmas Eve services. The cost is $13 per plant. Order deadline is Sunday, December 10th.
SAYING GOOD-BYE TO PASTOR RYAN
Sunday, November 26, 11:30am in the Sanctuary
A Special Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, November 26th immediately after worship to vote on the dissolution of the pastoral relationship between Pastor Ryan and the Congregation. We will celebrate Ryan and his family in Simpson Hall immediately following the meeting in Simpson Hall. Learn more below.
+ Pastor Ryan letter to the congregation
+ Love Gift Contribution (choose Romberg Celebration Lunch in the drop down menu)
MEET & GREET LUNCH
Sunday, December 3, 11:30am in McLennan Lounge
Visitors and guests are invited to join Pastor Steve for a light lunch directly after worship to chat, ask questions and discover how we can help you connect with the church according to your needs and interests. Register below or call the church office at 949-837-2323.
ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET
Sunday, December 3-17
Consider buying gifts that show your friends and family how much you love them while making a real difference in the world. Each gift purchased is a donation for a real item or service that benefits Geneva local or global mission partners. The Market opens for business December 3rd.
SING ALONG & PLAY ALONG MESSIAH
Monday, December 4, 7pm in the Sanctuary
Kick off the advent season by attending this free participation event at Geneva. Singers may just show up ready to sing. Limited scores are available so we encourage you to bring your own. Instrumentalists may reserve a seat via email by clicking below.
+ Instrumentalist Seat Reservations
NEW MEMBER EXPERIENCE
Saturday, December 9 • 9:30am in McLennan Lounge
If you are interested in Geneva becoming your new church home, or simply want to learn more about the benefits of membership, we encourage you to join us for this class. We will review what it means to be a Presbyterian as well as what being a Genevan is all about. Join us!
PARENTS DAY OFF
Sunday, December 9 • 11am-3pm in Simpson Hall
Parent's with children age 3 through 5th grade are invited to drop off the kids for a fun day at the church while you go Christmas shopping, have lunch or both! The event is free, but donations will be accepted (all donations go toward camp scholarships). Registration deadline: Wednesday, December 6th.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 10 • 10:30am in the Sanctuary
Geneva presents a special concert centering around Johann Sebastian Bach's well-known Cantata No. 140, "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" ("Sleepers Wake"). The program will include hymns and other pieces as well, and will be presented by Geneva's Chancel Choir, soloists, organist Charlotte Hsieh, and a chamber ensemble of professional instrumentalists.