Advent and Christmas
Advent Songs
While January 1 marks the beginning of a new year, the Church’s calendar is organized by a different story and so begins with the season of Advent, the four weeks prior to Christmas Day. Latin for “coming,” Advent is a season of waiting when we both remember Jesus’ first coming and expectantly wait for his second coming.
This Advent, join us as we celebrate the Christmas season with Advent Songs of joy - the songs of trust, faith, peace, hope, and humility.
With familiar carol songs and the nativity story, our special services during the seasons of Advent and Christmas make for a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor who may not attend church regularly or at all! Find all details below for this year’s special Lessons & Carols and Christmas Eve services.
Worship Service Schedule 2024
Sunday, December 1
The Song of Trust
Regular worship service
In-person and online
Service time: 10:30am
Sunday, December 8
The Song of Faith
Regular worship services
In-person and online
Service times:
10:30am - classical
5pm - contemporary
Sunday, December 15
The Song of Peace
Lessons & Carols services
In-person and online
Service times:
9:30am* & 11:30am* - Hear the Christmas story with scripture readings and classical music featuring an orchestra conducted by Music Director Miriam Burns.
5pm* - Celebrate the joy of Christmas with scripture readings and contemporary music performed by our praise team led by Music Director Rozz Morehead-Strebe.
*Nursery and Pre-K classes as usual. No Elementary classes offered. Elementary children are welcome to worship with their families in the sanctuary.
Sunday, December 22
- The Song of Hope
Regular worship services
In-person and online
Service times:
10:30am - classical
5pm - contemporary
Tuesday, December 24
- The Song of Hope
Christmas Eve service
In-person and online
Service time:
5pm* - Join us for the Christmas story and contemporary Christmas songs with our praise team.
* Limited nursery and preschool classes. No Elementary classes offered. Children are welcome to worship with their families in the sanctuary.
Sunday, December 29
- The Song of Humility
Regular worship service
In-person and online
Service times:
10:30am* - classical
5pm* - contemporary
* Limited nursery and preschool classes. No Elementary classes offered. Children are welcome to worship with their families in the sanctuary.