A Little More Time Together

The gift of slowing down

Katie MacMunn • November 10, 2026 • Rooted

2 Minute Read
Christmas has a way of filling the calendar

before we’ve had a chance to notice the season has begun.

There are things to plan, people to see, and little moments we hope to make special. Even the good things can add up until we find ourselves moving from one thing to the next.

That’s why it can feel like a gift to slow down—not because everything is finished, but because we choose to be present where we are.

To give someone our attention. To stay in a conversation a little longer. To notice the people around us, instead of thinking about what comes next.

We remembered that kind of morning after last year’s Rooted Christmas Open House. We set up a prayer journal table as an optional craft, and some women lingered there for nearly three hours.

There was a warmth in the place.

The weather was beautiful too, and the fire pits outside were a win. We’d be delighted if the sun showed up for us again this year. But the heart of the morning wasn’t dependent on perfect weather. It was in the time women gave one another: time to connect, to visit, and to be together without needing to rush off to the next thing.

Maybe that’s one of the things we need most in a busy season: a place where we can arrive as we are and let the conversation unfold. A familiar face you’ve been missing. Someone new to meet. A craft or puzzle to gather around—or no activity at all, just a warm drink and time to talk.

This year, we’re making room for that again at the Rooted Christmas Open House.

There’ll be our classic hot cocoa bar, plus tea and coffee and lots to eat. Optional craft and puzzle tables will be set up, and we hope there’ll be plenty of time to linger, connect, and enjoy each other’s company as we begin this beautiful season together.

Ladies, we’d love for you to join us.

Rooted Christmas Open House
Saturday, December 5, 9 am–12 pm
The Junction (2304 Jingle Pot Road)

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November 10, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
A Little More Time Together
Christmas has a way of filling the calendar before we’ve had a chance to notice the season has begun. There are things to plan, people to see, and little moments we hope to make special. Even the good things can add up until we find ourselves moving from one thing to the next. That’s why it can feel like a gift to slow down—not because everything is finished, but because we choose to be present where we are. To give someone our attention. To stay in a conversation a little longer. To notice the people around us, instead of thinking about what comes next. We remembered that kind of morning after last year’s Rooted Christmas Open House. We set up a prayer journal table as an optional craft, and some women lingered there for nearly three hours. There was a warmth in the place. The weather was beautiful too, and the fire pits outside were a win. We’d be delighted if the sun showed up for us again this year. But the heart of the morning wasn’t dependent on perfect weather. It was in the time women gave one another: time to connect, to visit, and to be together without needing to rush off to the next thing. Maybe that’s one of the things we need most in a busy season: a place where we can arrive as we are and let the conversation unfold. A familiar face you’ve been missing. Someone new to meet. A craft or puzzle to gather around—or no activity at all, just a warm drink and time to talk. This year, we’re making room for that again at the Rooted Christmas Open House. There’ll be our classic hot cocoa bar, plus tea and coffee and lots to eat. Optional craft and puzzle tables will be set up, and we hope there’ll be plenty of time to linger, connect, and enjoy each other’s company as we begin this beautiful season together. Ladies, we’d love for you to join us. Rooted Christmas Open House Saturday, December 5, 9 am–12 pm The Junction (2304 Jingle Pot Road)

Katie MacMunn