› Christmas Eve Pageant of the Nativity & Candlelight Services
Tuesday, December 24
› Christmas Eve Pageant of the Nativity & Candlelight Services
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Pageant of the Nativity
4:00 pm in the Sanctuary and via livestream
Come be in the presence of angels, shepherds, sheep, Magi, and the Holy Family. This year we are excited to also welcome the Gospel writers Matthew, Luke, and John (Mark was too excited to write about Jesus’ ministry to write about his birth). Each has their own take on the Incarnation, and they don’t always agree (was there a donkey? Was there no room in the guest room, or an Inn?!). Come learn about the Bible through humor, costumes, and awe. We will sing, pray, and share the light that has come among us.
Christmas Eve Fellowship
11:15 am in Fellowship Hall
There will be music playing on the piano and nourishing refreshments for all as we gather in this space to share Christmas wishes and words of thanks to all who have prepared this morning’s service. O come all ye faithful!
7 & 10 pm / in the Sanctuary (livestream for 7 pm only)
“What child is this who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing, haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.”
– from “What Child is This,” by William Chatterton Dix 1871
On Christmas Eve we proclaim with joy the story of Christ’s birth with scripture readings, story-telling hymns and carols, and candlelight. Music is led by a Christmas choir that welcomes singers of all generations and supported by the gifts of multiple instrumentalists. Interspersed with the scriptures that foretell and provide narrative to Christ’s birth are hymns and carols. The church is aglow with the “passing of the light” as we sing Silent Night.
7 & 10 pm / in the Sanctuary
(livestream for 7 pm only)
“What child is this who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing, haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.”
– from “What Child is This,”
by William Chatterton Dix 1871
On Christmas Eve we proclaim with joy the story of Christ’s birth with scripture readings, story-telling hymns and carols, and candlelight. Music is led by a Christmas choir that welcomes singers of all generations and supported by the gifts of multiple instrumentalists. Interspersed with the scriptures that foretell and provide narrative to Christ’s birth are hymns and carols. The church is aglow with the “passing of the light” as we sing Silent Night.
› Service Project & Reunion Hang Out
Tuesday, December 24 / 8:00 – 9:00 pm
After the 7 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service
in the Church Office
› Service Project & Reunion Hang Out
Tuesday, December 24 / 8:00 – 9:00 pm
After the 7 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service
in the Church Office
ll young adults (ages 18-30) are warmly invited to a Service Project & Reunion Hang Out from 8 to 9 pm on Christmas Eve in the SPC church office. Our High School Youth Group will be hosting this time of fellowship, refreshments and assembling Snack Packs to distribute with Welcome Church, on Sunday, January 5. This gathering will be a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends from Youth Group, meet new friends, and give back on Christmas Eve. If you know someone who would like to attend, help spread the word by sharing this invitation.
