The McElrath Family Christmas Open House has been a 16-year church-family ritual of reciprocating our pastoral family's love, sharing the gift of fellowship with friends, and meeting members who attend other worship services on Sunday.
Pastor David and Jody spend several weeks prior to Christmas preparing their residence—the Kirk House historical landmark—for the event. Repeat guests look forward to discovering the newest additions to the family collection of ornamental crèches on display. Pastor David conducts house tours in his festive Scottish-clan kilt. And Jody is the quintessential hostess, replenishing bountiful buffet tables as soon as guests consume her gourmet hors d'oeuvres and confections. The congregation consistently awards this event a five-star good-taste and good-time rating.
| 2009 EVENT | M December 14 6:30–8:00pm |
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| LOCATION | Kirk House Manse 959 C Avenue, Second Floor Coronado, CA Download a Campus Map |
| INVITATION | the entire Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church congregation |
| PURPOSE | Christian fellowship Christmas celebration |
| FORMAT | extensive Christmas buffet |
| FOOD SERVICE | egg nog, spiced cider, coffee, tea, appetizers, cookies, pastries |
| LOCATION | Kirk House Manse 959 C Avenue, Second Floor Coronado, CA Download a Campus Map |
| ATTIRE | appropriate for Sunday worship |
| COST | none |
| CHILDREN | welcome |
| RSVP | none required |