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Before our family came to Church of the Beloved we had been worshiping at a large church in Charlotte.  I had participated in the worship service as a reader and also volunteered once a month on the Altar Guild.  But for me there was no sense of community; I always felt like I was worshiping alone on Sunday morning.  It was easy to blame the church.

My feelings changed dramatically when our family came to Church of the Beloved.  Why?  I got involved.  The first involvement I had outside of worshiping on Sunday morning was Beloved Pilgrimage.  I had the daunting task of examining my own faith journey.  That was an eye opener for me but one that opened all new doors.  I realized that this was a place where I could continue to grow in my faith.

My husband, Bud, has always said that your life is like a wheel.  To feel complete the wheel must be round.  When I arrived at Beloved I realized that my wheel was not round.  For me the involvement with fellow Christians was lacking in my life.  I have found that one of the most important things that I can do for my spiritual life is be with other Christian brothers and sisters.

During this Advent season, and in the upcoming year as our church community grows and works toward becoming a parish, we will have many opportunities to fellowship with others in our church.  How would you like to become involved in order to keep your wheel round?

Anna Moore 

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit

the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified:

Receive our prayers, which we offer before you,

for all members of your holy Church,

that in our vocation and ministry we may truly and devoutly serve you;

through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Schedule for December 24

9:30am, Advent IV worship, followed by hospitality and Hanging of the Greens

7pm, Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship (The Christ Mass) followed by hot cider and cookies