“Oh, Come all ye faithful and ye not so faithful too!”
Special Advent and Christmas Services
The First Sunday of Advent- Sunday November 30th, 2025
This is our Sunday of “Hope”. Today we are lighting the candle of hope in our Advent wreath.
The Second Sunday in Advent- Sunday December 7th, 2025
Today we are lighting our candle of Peace in our Advent Wreath.
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with peace in our hearts.
It is also White Gift Sunday– warm articles of clothing for our harsh winter weather and gift cards are all graciously and gratefully received.
Our Service of Comfort and Hope- Thursday December 18th 7 pm
Christmas is often a season of sadness and loneliness for many people. Come and join us for this service of quiet reflection and memories.
The Third Sunday in Advent- Sunday December 14th, 2025
Time to break out your annual Christmas sweaters and attire!
As we continue to make our way to Bethlehem, we will light our candle of joy. The closer we get to Christmas the brighter the light on our Advent wreath becomes.
We will also be remembering our loved ones who are no longer with us this Christmas as we place our special ornaments on our “Think of Me” Tree May our good memories encourage us and fill us with hope and healing.
The Fourth Sunday in Advent or Christmas Sunday- December 21st, 2025
This is a wonderful Sunday of celebration. Often, it’s Christmas celebration for many people who will not be around for Christmas Eve services. Holy Communion will be served this morning.
Christmas Eve Services- December 24th, 2025- 5 pm
Merry Christmas!
“Love came down that first Christmas.”
May the love of the Christ child shine brightly in the mangers of our hearts spreading warmth and light in us, in this congregation and throughout our communities.
Special treats for our young children- symbolizing Jesus’ birthday cake- the one whose birthday we are celebrating at Christmas.
Candlelight and Carols Christmas Eve Service 7 pm.
A quieter more reflective service- as we celebrate the birth of the Christ child in our hearts.
Christmas Blessing:
Go now in peace.
May the love that made the starts be your guiding light.
May the love revealed in Jesus be your hope and inspiration;
And may the love of the ever-present Spirit- give you courage, joy and hope- now and forever more. Amen.
December 28th, 2025
This end of the year service will be a Taize worship service will be led by Kyung-A Lee.
This is a simple, meditative form of service with generous silence and repetitive sung prayers.
Christmas Blessings from our house to yours! Rev D
“God’s presence is found in love made visible through touch.”