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Advent and Christmas Worship 2013

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Advent I: Sunday, Dec. 01, 10:00 am
We light the candle of hope and ‘green’ the sanctuary with the symbols and beauty of the season. All ages join in as we sing of the coming of Christ.

‘Waiting in Wonder-Wondering What?’
Advent Wednesday, Dec. 04, 7:00 pm
Reflection, healing, renewal and stillness for the journey as we birth a new thing.

Advent Worship and Communion
Advent II: Sunday, Dec. 08, 10:00 am
We light the candle of peace and celebrate the presence of Christ as we meet up with John the Baptist who is preparing The Way for Christ’s coming-again.

‘On the Road, Again?’
Advent Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7:00 pm
Reflection, healing, renewal and stillness for the journey as we birth a new thing.

Christmas Music Worship
Advent III: Sunday, Dec. 15, 10:00 am
We light the candle of joy and celebrate the delights of community as our music ministry brings the Journey to Bethlehem alive with wonderful sounds of the season.

‘How Long Must We Wait?’lady in waiting
Advent Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7:00 pm
Reflection, healing, renewal and stillness for the journey as we birth a new thing.

Christmas Sunday Worship
Advent IV: Sunday, Dec. 21, 10:00 am
We light the candle of love and say “yes” to the presence of God in Jesus and in the world-Emmanuel, God is with us.

Blue Christmas/Longest Night Worship
Sunday, Dec. 21, 7:00 pm
Providing space and time away from the hype of Christmas and an opportunity to experience a sacred presence amidst our sometimes awkward, uncomfortable, and messy lives. Designed especially for those dealing with loss or having a difficult time.

Family Christmas Eve WorshipChristmas Nativity blue
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 5:00 pm
Join in the telling and living of the greatest story every told-a joyful and holy un-rehearsed Christmas Pageant for all ages. Bring the kids, bring a costume and take your place in the manger. Costumes will also be provided and your favorite carols will be sung. No experience required!

Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 11:00 pm
A classic, contemplative Christmas Eve worship service with lessons, carols, Holy Communion and a sense of the sacred.

Holy Family Sunday Worship
Sunday, Dec. 29, 10:00 am
As we take a breath on this quiet Sunday in the space-in-between, we will look back on the season and ask the question, “How Does Christmas Work?” Turning away from consumption and spending, we turn toward a foreign land to see the way Christmas really works.

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