Service of Hope and Healing
Wednesday, December 21, 7:30pm
Join us during the bustle and hurry of this week before Christmas, on the longest night of the year, for a service that makes room for the ways we may be wrestling amid all the holiday cheer. The service is an ideal space for those who are grieving or struggling to make sense of the world and our life experiences to enter into a comforting and honest time of beautiful music, gentle readings, and silence. The worship service is an in-person-only worship opportunity, with childcare for ages 6 months to 4 years in our 2nd floor infant and toddler room. The Family Room off the Meetinghouse will also be open.
Christmas Eve Services
Family Celebrate Worship, 5pm
Ideally suited for families with young children who are looking to celebrate in ways that appeal both to those who are young in age and young at heart! This briefer worship service will be led by our ministers and jazz pianist, Dave Aberth, together with our Celebrate musicians. The service centers around A Very Noisy Christmas, a delightful Christmas story by Tim Thornborough with illustration by Jennifer Davidson, and the lighting of the Advent candles. Join us in person or visit our YouTube channel to join worship virtually or view at a later time. Childcare for ages 6 months to 4 years will be available in our 2nd floor infant and toddler room. The Family Room off the Meetinghouse will be open.
Service of Lessons and Carols, 8pm
This traditional and rousing service of the birth narrative will hail Christ’s arrival accompanied by majestic music to lift our spirits as we listen and sing carols. The service will be led by our ministers (featuring a message by Senior Minister, Rev. Nanette Pitt) and our Organist and Choir Director, Julie Lehman, together with a string quartet, Handbell and Chancel choirs. Worship will conclude with Silent Night by candlelight. Join us in person or visit our YouTube channel to join worship virtually or view at a later time. Childcare for ages 6 months to 4 years will be available in our 2nd floor infant and toddler room. The Family Room off the Meetinghouse will be open.
Carols, Candles, and Communion, 11pm
This late-night service offers a more reflective opportunity for worship with communion, candle lighting, and carols accompanied by contemplative music from Julie Lehman and guest cellist, Greg Fiocca. An ideal service for anyone who is looking to round out a busy festive season or who tries to avoid holiday hype. Join us in person or visit our YouTube channel to join worship virtually or view at a later time. The Family Room off the Meetinghouse will be open.
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 10am only
Join us for one combined service at 10am to welcome in the joy of Christmas morning. This worship service will be led by our Senior Minister Rev. Nanette Pitt, with a message from guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Steven Savides, and music from jazz pianist, Dave Aberth, together with our Celebrate musicians. Join us in person or visit our YouTube channel to join worship virtually or view at a later time. The Family Room off the Meetinghouse will be open, otherwise children are invited to remain with their families for this service.
New Year’s Day
Sunday, January 1, 10am only
Join us for one combined service at 10am to welcome in the new year! The service will be led by our Associate Minister Bobby Burtt and our Organist and Choir Director, Julie Lehman, together with soloist, Dave Lehman. Join us in person or visit our YouTube channel to join worship virtually or view at a later time. The Family Room off the Meetinghouse will be open, otherwise children are invited to remain with their families for this service.