In this season of wonder, we invite you to join us to anticipate, to pray, to sing, to give and to celebrate. Below, you'll find a listing of some of the services and events during this advent season through Christmas.
 

 

December 2 Worship Service     10 a.m.
December 2 All-Church Holiday Brunch     11:15 a.m.
December 9 Worship Service     10 a.m.
December 16 Worship Service     10 a.m.
December 17 Children's Christmas Pageant     4 p.m.
December 24 Christmas Eve Family Worship Service     5 p.m.
December 24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Worship Service     10 p.m.
December 24 Christmas Eve Worship Service     10 a.m.
         
November 27, First Sunday of Advent
  Worship 10:00 am
Lighting of the First Advent Candle
Presentation of Gifts for Reading Food Pantry
     
December 4, Second Sunday of Advent
 


Second Sunday of Advent

Lighting the Candle of Peace
Worship 10:00 am

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle
Presentation of Gifts for City Mission Society

Sock and Mitten Tree Decorating. Bring a set of socks or mittens to support Congregational Womens Fellowship's Christmas ministry to the children served by City Mission Society.

     

December 11, Third Sunday of Advent


 
Third Sunday of Advent Worship
Featuring seasonal music with handbells
December 11, 10 a.m.

Lighting of the Third Advent Candle, the Candle of Joy
Presentation of Gifts for City Mission Society

All Church Holiday Brunch
December 11, 11:15 a.m.

 

December 18, Fourth Sunday of Advent
 


Christmas Music Worship
Featuring Vivaldi's Gloria w/ choir and orchestra
December 18, 10 a.m.

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle, the Candle of Love
Presentation of Cards and Gifts for "Operation Troop Support" hospitalized military.

     
   

Our Annual Christmas Pageant
Come to the Manger
December 18, 4 p.m.

This year’s Christmas Pageant, "Come to the Manger", will be performed on Sunday, December 18 at 4:00pm. Join us for this charming account of Christ’s birth which is sure to delight all who come! The Pageant will be followed by a short reception in the Dining Hall and is open to our entire community. Come support our church school kids (ages two to 92!) and bring a friend!

December 24, Christmas Eve
 


Christmas Eve Services

Family Christmas Worship Service
December 24, 5 p.m.

Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to celebrate the Birth of Jesus with strong voices and loving hearts.

  Candle Light Service
December 24, 10 p.m.

A Classic Candle Light Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols with special music to celebrate the Birth of Jesus.
December 25
 

Christmas Day
Intergenerational Worship Service
December 25, 10 a.m.

An intergenerational service celebrating Christmas Carols and their stories.