› Christmas Eve Pageant of the Nativity & Candlelight Services
Thursday, December 24
› Christmas Eve Pageant of the Nativity & Candlelight Services
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve Pageant of the Nativity
4:00 pm in the Sanctuary and via livestream
Come experience the joy and wonder of Jesus’ incarnation among us, as our children and youth lead us in worship, bringing the characters of the Bible to life. We will draw close to the mystery of Christmas through scripture, singing, lighting candles, and a special children’s sermon that will speak to the souls of all ages. Everyone (Including youth and adults) is invited to be a part of this service, and if you would like to dress up as a sheep or shepherd, help behind the scenes, or even help light candles, you can sign up here, or simply attend.
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
Thursday, December 24 / 8:00 – 9:00 pm
After the 7 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service
Location TBA
› Service Project & Reunion Hang Out
Thursday, December 24 / 8:00 – 9:00 pm
After the 7 pm Christmas Eve Worship Service
Location TBA
ll young adults (ages 18–30) are warmly invited to join us on Christmas Eve from 8:00–9:00 pm for a time of fellowship, refreshments, and service. Together with our choir, we will assemble Snack Packs for Welcome Church, a congregation serving mostly unhoused residents of Philadelphia. This gathering is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and give back on Christmas Eve. Help spread the word—invite friends and make plans to meet up!
