THE SEASON OF ADVENT
A season of listening, waiting, and becoming awake to God
First Sunday of Advent | November 29
Listening for Hope:
Awake in the Darkness
Mark 13:24–37; Isaiah 64:1–9
8:00 AM Worship
Rev. John Curran preaching
9:30 AM Worship
Rev. John Curran preaching
Taizé Prayer Service
Tuesday, December 1
7:00 PM | Monteith Hall
Experience a beautiful form of prayer, inspired by the ecumenical community in Taizé, France.
Second Sunday of Advent | December 6
Listening for Peace:
A Voice in the Wild
Mark 1:1–8; Isaiah 40:1–11
8:00 AM Worship
Rev. Mark Mares preaching
9:30 AM Worship
Rev. David Prentice-Hyers preaching
Third Sunday of Advent | December 13
Listening for Joy:
A Steadfast Flame
Mark 1:14–20; Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
8:00 AM Worship
Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers preaching
9:30 AM Nativity Service
All children are invited to participate in the
no-rehearsal retelling of the Nativity story.
The Glorious Sounds of
Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 13
4:00 PM | Sanctuary
Share the joy of the holiday season at our festive Christmas concert featuring the Chancel Choir, Joyful Ringers, Sanctus Ringers, and Lemon Chapel Singers. Following the concert, enjoy a strolling reception and a special visit from Santa.
Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 20
Listening for Love:
The Nearness We Hear
Luke 1:26–38; Isaiah 7:10–14
8:00 AM Worship
Rev. John Curran preaching
9:30 AM Worship
Rev. David Prentice-Hyers preaching
The Longest Night
Monday, December 21
7:00 PM | Monteith Hall
Share and hear prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness.
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Lessons & Carols
5:00 & 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
The 5:00 and 7:30 pm services are identical in format, each celebrating the wonder of Christmas with scripture, song, and candlelight. Music by the Chancel Choir, Brass Quintet and Percussion. Additional seating with a livestream feed will be available at 5:00 pm in Monteith Hall. Childcare is available.
Candlelight Communion
11:00 pm, Sanctuary
A serene, candlelit worship service with communion, celebrating the arrival of Christ.
Music by the Chancel Choir, Brass Quintet and Percussion.
- Christmas PoinsettiasFri, Dec 04