Christmas Scenes, 2008

SantaSwitched

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Earler this year, Stone Church’s resident Santa, Walter Roach (Lower Center), met his match in a sign outside a small shop (Upper Center). Remarkably, their images got switched in the reflection (Left).

Pageant2

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In a pageant given at Stone Church Sunday Dec. 21st, children await Santa.

Pageant1

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Everyone is still waiting for Santa.

SantaArrives

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Santa Walter finally arrives.

Pageant3

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He gathers the children at the pageant.

Pageant4

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Santa, with children at the pageant, tells them he is “giving back Christmas”
to its original meaning, a focus on Christ’s birth.

GingerbreadHouse

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Outside, at night, a neighbor’s home sets the scene for Christmas.

Chrismons

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A closeup of several Chrismons that decorate the tree at Stone Church.

TaizeScenes1

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(Left): Lighted Christmas tree and Taizé candles;
(Upper Right): a Chrismon; and (Lower Right): candles; all taken at a Taizé service during Advent.

NativityNarthex

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A Nativity set greets Taizé worshippers in the Narthex.

Chrismon

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A Chrismon shows the dove of peace.

TaizeCandles

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Candles seen during an Advent Taizé service.

TaizeScenes2

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(Left): Taizé candles and Christmas tree;
(Right): a candelabra; both seen during an Advent Taizé service.

Kaleidoscope

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What one might see if the Christmas tree and Advent Taizé candle scene were put into a kaleidoscope

Nativity&Candles

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(Top): The Nativity set seen in the Sanctuary;
(Bottom) Advent Taizé candles.

TaizeCandles&Music

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Lights, music, contemplation and quiet are the essence of Taizé in all seasons.

StainedGlassWindow

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At the top of the stained glass window is this colorful scene.