Sponsored by the Growth & Development and the Christian Education Committees, Games Night convinced over 40 individuals to come out on a bitterly cold night! Maybe it was Mike's last minute Pizza Judging inspiration. Maybe it was the Bridge tutorial or the abundance of Lego. Whatever it was that attracted the intergenerational crowd, this event was a bright, warm moment in the snowy mid-winter.

A very special Christmas Play, followed by a festive luncheon. What a morning!

On Sunday, November 29, the first Sunday in Advent this year, East Church presented its annual "Hanging of the Greens" service. Readings explaining the symbols of Advent were presented by the youth and, as the congregation sang traditional Advent hymns, the children set about decorating the Sanctuary. Following worship, an intergenerational Craft Fair in Fellowship Hall was a huge success.

After serving East Church as Interim Pastor for over two and a half years, Rev. Dianne Arakawa said her good byes and was honored at a reception on Sunday, November 9. After viewing the photos you might wish to watch the video tribute produced for Rev. Arakawa.

Always a raucous good time. Sincere thanks to Susan Foster and Ericka Jacobsen for these great photos!

Special thanks to Susan Foster for these photos!