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Christmas Eve Services

Contemporary Services

3 & 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 24

Re-imagined Christmas classics with a sermon and candle lighting in the Harnish Center. We will be having simultaneous services at 3 and 5 p.m., click here for a map detailing all the options for parking on Christmas Eve.

Traditional Services

3, 5 & 11 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 24

Classic hymns and anthems featuring our choir and brass with a sermon and candle lighting in the Sanctuary. We will be having simultaneous services at 3 and 5 p.m., click here for a map detailing all the options for parking on Christmas Eve.

The 11 p.m. service features our choir and a guitarist with a sermon, candle lighting, and communion.

Communion Services

3 & 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 24

An intimate service in the Chapel with a sermon, candle lighting, and communion. We will be having simultaneous services at 3 and 5 p.m., click here for a map detailing all the options for parking on Christmas Eve.

Online Services

3 & 5 p.m. (Live Hosted) + OnDemand
Wednesday, Dec. 24

An online broadcast featuring our Contemporary band, Chancel choir, sermon, and candle lighting. All from the comfort of your own couch.

View live-hosted at 3 & 5 here.

View on YouTube here.

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Advent Details

Draw Near

The draw near theme encompasses 1) an affirmation that God has drawn near to us by taking on flesh and experiencing what it is to be human, 2) a plea for God to draw closer to us and to the spaces in the world that are broken, and 3) a charge for us to draw near to God by leaning into wonder, justice, truth, and one another. 

Advent Devotional

This Advent, let us draw near to the One who leans down to earth to beckon us closer. May this devotional be your guide as you respond to God’s invitation to draw near. View on your tablet, phone or computer by downloading it here.

Parking

Christmas Eve is one of our busiest days of the year, and we are so excited to welcome many new faces to our church. In anticipation for the additional guests, we have partnered with a few of the local businesses to provide more parking. As usual, we ask that you leave the spots closest to the building for people with mobility issues and guests. Click here to download a map detailing all the options for parking on Christmas Eve.