We believe church helps us find these holy days’ deepest meanings. Church also helps us find one another and God. Don’t be alone this Christmas…
In this new chapter of church after the pandemic restrictions, doesn’t each of us recognize more of a reason to invite others to church? It’s not only a gift we can offer others; our guests would be a welcome gift we can give the church.
Saturday, December 2
The Greening of the Sanctuary, 10 am – 2 pm
Advent Candle-lighting at home: Remember candle holders we made each other during the pandemic? Use them with a brief Scripture reading at dinner time each night of Advent. The list of readings and directions can be found on our website.
Sunday, December 3
The First Sunday of Advent in the Sanctuary and online
~ Advent Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bob Robinson, 9:45-10:45 am – online (and in the office for those worshiping in the Sanctuary).
~ Advent 1 Worship at 11 am – “we light this first candle with the Prophets
who had a vision of thy light to come.”
Sunday, December 10
The Second Sunday of Advent in the Sanctuary and online
~ Advent Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bob Robinson, 9:45-10:45 am – online on zoom (and in the church office for those worshiping in the Sanctuary).
~ Advent 2 Worship at 11 am – “we light this second candle with John the
Baptist who was not the light, but had a vision of the light.”
Sunday, December 17
The Third Sunday of Advent in the Sanctuary and online
~ Advent Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bob Robinson, 9:45-10:45 am – online (and in the office for those worshiping in the Sanctuary).
~ Advent 3 Worship at 11 am – “we light this third candle with Mary who so
graciously bore the child.”
Sunday, December 24
The Fourth Sunday of Advent in the Sanctuary and online
Christmas Eve Morning:
~ Advent Bible Study with Rev. Dr. Bob Robinson, 9:45-10:45 am.
~ Advent 4 Worship at 11 am on zoom (online only) – “we light the fourth
candle for all who receive him as Lord.”
Christmas Eve in the Evening:
~ Traditional Candlelight Lessons and Carols with brass and costumes in the Sanctuary and online at 7 pm.~ Hot chocolate, eggnog and cookies afterwards.
Monday, December 25
Christmas Day – we will provide a 12 Days of Christmas “Prayer Game” for home (after the presents are opened).
Sunday, December 31, 2023
The First Sunday after Christmas and New Year’s Eve in the Sanctuary and online
In the morning:
~ Worship with Simeon and Anna at 11 am.
In the evening:
~ Watch Night Prayer Service at 7 pm, in the Sanctuary and online
ending with toast to the New Year, with sparkling cider and shortbread.
Monday, January 1, 2024
New Year’s Day – we will provide a New Year’s “Spiritual Exercise” for home (after the Mummer’s Parade!)
Sunday, January 7
Epiphany Sunday in the Sanctuary and online
~ Worship with the Wise Ones at 11 am
