All men of the Parish are invited to distribute food for Christmas to local families in need on Fri, Dec. 20 from 10:30-12:30pm. Meet at the Food Pantry (839 E. Walnut St., Grapevine).

God Squad (4th & 5th graders) will be celebrating the reason for the season with a Birthday Party for Jesus on Sun, Dec 15 from 3:30-5:00 in the Youth Room. We’ll have fun, games, prayers and a special service project as we anticipate the arrival of the Christ Child.

On Sun, Dec. 15, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, Dec. 6 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

The St. Laurence Men and St. Laurence Women are having a combined Christmas Party on Sat, Dec. 14 at 6:30pm at the home of Mark and Karie Edson. Dinner is provided but please bring your beverage of choice. All men and women of the Church are invited. 

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, Dec. 9. Join us for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission in Ft. Worth. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

We are excited to announce that our Choir is performing a very special concert of Handel’s Messiah, the Christmas portion and Hallelujah Chorus - and they’ll be accompanied by a full orchestra right here at St. Laurence! Make plans to join us for this unforgettable event. Sun, Dec. 8 at 5:00pm followed by a wine and cheese reception. 

St. Nicholas Breakfast is Sat, Dec. 7 from 9:00-10:30am in the Parish Hall. Bring your kids, the Christmas gifts for the child/children you sponsored and grab some coffee and breakfast. St. Nicholas will be there at 9:30 to share the story of how his tradition of charity began. Then the children will have an opportunity to tell him what gifts they brought for others rather than asking for gifts for themselves. It’s a great morning! 

All men of the Parish are invited to distribute food for Thanksgiving to local families in need on Wed, Nov. 27 from 10:30-12:30pm. Meet at the Food Pantry (839 E. Walnut St., Grapevine).

Check out the Youth Group Bake Sale on Sun, Nov. 24 between the services in the Parish Hall. Help the youth raise money for their summer mission trips and pick up some delicious goodies for your Thanksgiving week.

Join us as we prepare for the holiday season with a program on “The Art of Tablescaping,” where we will share design ideas and entertaining tips to wow your guests and create a relaxing, enjoyable gathering.  We will meet on Tues, Nov. 19 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Parish Hall to enjoy a delicious meal and relax with friends. A donation of $10 would be appreciated to help defray costs. Childcare for age 5 and under is available.

All men of the Parish are invited to the November meeting of the St. Laurence Men on Mon, Nov. 18 in the Parish Hall. Come for dinner at 6:00pm, followed by a Biblical discussion on Destructive Habits: How the Gospel can offer men a new set of redemptive habits. They’ll also begin planning for the Spring Men’s Retreat at Camp Crucis. Then stay and watch the Cowboys/Texans games on the big screen.

Taking our cue from Jesus’ being tempted in the wilderness, our God Squad prayer warriors will learn how to navigate the Bible to find passages to use for specific prayers. There’ll be plenty of games, fun and snacks too! Join us on Sun, Nov. 17 from 3:30-5:00 in the Youth Room. 

On Sun, Nov. 17, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, Nov. 8 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, Nov. 11. Join us for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission in Ft. Worth. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

The St. Laurence Men will join the Youth Group for Whirly Ball on Sun, Nov. 10 from 1:30-3:00pm. Who will win, the men or the youth? There could be some smack talk involved, but a fun time to be sure. Meet at Whirly Ball (147 E Harwood Rd, Hurst).

Everyone in the Parish is invited to an Expansion Update meeting on Sun, Nov. 10 between the services. Fr. Jordan, the Building Committee and Vestry will give you the most up-to-date details about the expansion. You’ll hear about the General Contractor, the construction loan, an update on the construction schedule and more. The meeting will be filmed if you can’t make it. Sun, Nov. 10 at 9:50am in the Parish Hall. 

The XYZ Group is a fellowship group for all those 60+ and they’re meeting for a late lunch on Sat, Nov. 9 at 2:00pm at Red, Hot & Blue Restaurant (143 Grapevine Hwy #620, North Richland Hills). Everyone is welcome. 

For all youth, age 9 and older, and adults. This time the group is reading "A Place to Hang the Moon,” by Kate Albus. It’s a story about the importance of family: the one you're given, and the one you choose. This is a one-day discussion so read the book beforehand and come prepared to discuss what inspired or convicted you the most. See Katie LaPenna for more info. Sun, Nov. 3 from 12:15-1:45pm in the Parish Hall.

Join us as we celebrate All Saints’ Sunday! The children will process at the beginning of both Masses, carrying banners that have been made over the years, each one celebrating a different saint. We will have a baptism at the late service as well. This is also Stewardship Sunday so bring your pledge card if you’re ready.

Please join us Sat, Nov. 2 at 9:30am for a special All Souls’ Day Mass. At this service, we will remember those who have died and lift them up in prayer. Please let us know the names of those departed loved ones you would like prayed for by emailing the Church office before Nov. 1 at office@saintlaurencechurch.org.

Everyone in the Parish is invited to our Trunk or Treat event on Sun, Oct. 27 from 4:00-6:00pm (set up begins at 3:00) in the back grass area. We’ll have music, an inflatable obstacle course (perfect for the older kids), a small bounce house (for the little ones), a petting zoo and pony rides! Family friendly costumes only please. We’ll have a costume parade and there’ll be several prizes for costumes and trunks! Everything will be on the grass area behind the office, even the trunks. The community is invited as well.

All men of the Parish are invited to a Chili Cook Off Competition. High School age sons are invited as well. Everything will be provided for you: counter top burners, pots, utensils and all the ingredients you need to make chili. If you have a special ingredient or spice mix, you can bring that, but nothing else. You’ll be divided into random teams, and in true Food Network style, you’ll have 2 hours to create your award winning chili only from what you have. No recipes allowed and prizes will be awarded! Cost is $10/person. Join in the fun on Sun, Oct. 20 at 4:00pm in the Parish Hall. The competition will finish around 6:30 and then everyone is invited to stay afterwards to eat chili and watch football.

On Sun, Oct. 20, the St. Laurence mission team will minister to the boys at the Gainesville State School. If you would like to come, please contact Carl Lapiska by Fri, Oct. 11 so your name can be put on the list. Treats and letters for the boys are always appreciated but please contact Carl so he can advise what is needed.

Acolytes are the youth who carry the torches and cross during the Church services, they assist during the Eucharist and older youth are thurifers who carry the incense. Anyone interested in becoming an acolyte (age 10 and older) or who is already an acolyte but wants to learn some of the  other roles, is asked to come to Acolyte Training on Sat, Oct. 19 at 11:00am in the Church.

All women of the Parish are invited to gather for "Sip and Script," a hands-on teaching of creative handwriting by fellow member Katie LaPenna. We will meet on Thurs, Oct. 17 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Parish Hall. You will learn the basics of the craft and design a small chalkboard. A donation of $15 will help defray the cost of the meal and supplies. Childcare for age 5 and under is available.

All men of the Parish are invited to Bingo Night at UGM  on Mon, Oct. 14. Join us for a great night of fellowship with the men at Union Gospel Mission in Ft. Worth. Meet at Swift Lindley’s House at 6:00pm to car pool. Bingo starts at 7:00pm.

Learn about the Anglican approach to the Bible and the Sacraments, the history of Anglicanism, what it means to live the Christian life in the Anglican way and much more. Perfect for those new to the Anglican tradition or those who just want a refresher on our identity. This class is also for those who wish to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Childcare is available. Join us Sundays from Oct. 13 through May 4 (with holiday breaks). Confirmation is May 18. Evensong is from 5:00-5:30 and then the class is from 5:45-7:00pm in the Parish Hall and will be taught by Fr. Rogers. Childcare for kids age 5 and under is available.