Advent and Christmas Services, 2023
For to us a child is born. (Isaiah 9:6)
Two thousand years ago, God came to us as a child. Today we prepare once again to greet that child: Jesus Christ, God with us.
Join us as we celebrate this holy season.
First Sunday of Advent: December 3, 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
Join us at 8:00 and 10:15 here at church, or at 10:15 online.
Following the 10:15 service we'll celebrate our parish Advent Festival, with a potluck lunch followed by songs, storytelling, and activities including wreath- and candle-making, cookie decorating, and ornament painting. RSVP here (or just drop in!).
Second Sunday of Advent: December 10, 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
Join us at 8:00 and 10:15 here at church, or at 10:15 online.
Third Sunday of Advent: December 17, 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
Join us at 8:00 and 10:15 here at church, or at 10:15 online. Following the 10:15 service we'll have our rehearsal for our children's Christmas Eve pageant. Kids of all ages (and their grown-ups) are welcome. You can sign up to participate in the pageant here.
Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 24, 10:15 a.m. (NO 8:00 Service)
Christmas Eve: Sunday, December 24
4:00 p.m.: Holy Eucharist with Children's Pageant
Our first service of Christmas Eve features our children's Christmas pageant, plus carols, candlelight, and Holy Communion. All are welcome. Nursery care is available.
7:30 p.m.: Choral Prelude; 8:00 p.m.: Holy Eucharist
Our later Communion service is filled with scripture, song, candlelight, and prayer. Our Parish Choir and our Director of Music Jun Kim will offer a musical prelude before the service begins. Incense will be used at this liturgy. This service will also be livestreamed. Nursery care is not available for this service.
Christmas Day: Monday, December 25, 10:15 a.m.
Join us for this morning gathering in the church with carols and Communion. Nursery care is not available for this service.
The Sunday after Christmas: December 31, 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
Christmas isn't just a day--it's a twelve-day season! On the Sundays in Christmas Season (there's only one of them this year) we continue our celebration of Christ's birth among us with carols, scriptures, prayers, and Holy Communion.
The Eve of the Epiphany: Friday, January 5, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
"Star of wonder, star of light ..." The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the visit of the Magi, sages from the East, to the newborn Jesus. This event marks the beginning of the unfolding of the good news of Jesus to the world. Since Epiphany falls on a Saturday this year, our parish celebration will be the night before, Friday, January 5, at 6:00 p.m. Join us here at church or online for a special choral Eucharist for this holy night. Incense will be used at this liturgy. Nursery care is available. A parish supper follows in Farlander Hall. All are welcome.
The Sunday after the Epiphany (The Baptism of Christ):
January 7, 2024, 8:00 and 10:15 a.m.
The Sunday after the Epiphany commemorates Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. It is one of the days when the Church celebrates baptism or the renewal of baptismal vows. Join us for Sunday services at 8:00 and 10:15 here at church, or at 10:15 online.