Making Room, Advent Worship 2024
There is a force of love at the center of the universe, powerful enough to create all life and hold all creation together. At Christmas, this love breaks into our world in a real, miraculous, and ordinary way--in the birth of a baby. From Zechariah visited by an angel, to the innkeeper facing Mary and Joseph on his stoop, to us surrounded by neighbors wanting a place to belong, people have always had to make room for the presence of God, this force of love, in their lives. This Advent, we will explore Christian hospitality. What is hospitality? Why does God call us to make room for others? What are the risks? How does Making Room change the world? Join us for Advent worship, Sundays in December, culminating on Christmas Eve. 
Book Discussion Group with Pastor Tanya on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
Looking for something different this Advent season? Join us on the first three Tuesdays of December, for discussions on Charles Dickens’ short story, A Christmas Carol. How can this book originally published December 18, 1843, inform how we celebrate this season? Join our discussions to find out. Please show up, even if you cannot get to the reading. It’s okay to listen to the audio book—the one read by Sir Patrick Stewart only takes 1 hour and 47 minutes. Or, we won’t tell, watch your favorite movie version—we like Mickey’s Bob Cratchit. Perhaps you might take the opportunity to read it out loud to someone special. There is something here for everyone. Reading Schedule: Tuesday, December 3, Read Stave 1 and 2 Tuesday, December 10, Read Stave 3 and 4 Tuesday, December 17, Read Stave 5 Join in -person at 2:00 pm or online zoom at 6:30 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86983746570 |
Christmas Concert. Saturday December 14 at 7:00 pm
Join us Saturday, December 14th at 7pm as we enjoy the gifts and music of musicians in our faith community. May our hearts celebrate the music of the season as we prepare to welcome Christ. Performances are needed. Please message Amy Riffle-Kouyeas @ [email protected] if you would like to participate. 
The Longest Night Service, December 18
The holiday season brings lots of intense emotions, both of gratitude and joy, and grief and pain. If you need a time to acknowledge grief and sadness, please come to our Longest Night worship service. At this service, we recognize that we are not alone in our loneliness, and we celebrate that Christ comes for those who are grieving, also. Sometimes our darkest nights give us the ability to see the most stars. Worship with us in person or online, Wednesday, December 18 at 7:00 pm. 
Christmas Eve Services, December 24
Let's gather together on one of the longest nights of the year to celebrate the coming of the light! We will have three Christmas Eve services. We will have services at 12 pm, 9 pm, and 11 pm. All worship times will be a Service of Lessons and Carols, where we tell the Christmas story through Scripture and song. Our choir will sing for us at the 9 pm service. The 12 pm service is perfect for those who do not drive at night. The 11 pm service is usually intimate and contemplative. All services will close with candle light. Kids are included in all services and everyone is welcome! 
December 29th Worship & Potluck Brunch
On Sunday, December 29th, we will gather for one service at 10:00 am. Join us for a Christmas Carol sing-a-long! We'll sing all our favorites, celebrate the Christmas story with Christmas spirit, and share a potluck Christmas brunch afterward. Kids are invited to come in their jammies! Bring a dish to share, and enjoy a Christmas morning of spirit and song with your church family! |
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