Join us for stories, poetry, and carols that reflect on the mystery, wonder, and meanings of Christmas. People of all ages are welcome. Bring your families, visiting guests, and friends!
After the service, join us for refreshments. We invite you to bring cookies or other goodies to share.
Note that this service takes place at the usual 11:00 time.
Meeting ID: 965 8475 4060
Passcode: 218531
Call-in #: (669) 900-9128
Order of Service
Prelude — Nativity Carol by John Rutter (arranged by Brian Shaw)
Chalice Lighting — by Arthur Powell Davies
Time for All Ages — The Nativity
Carol — #231, “Angels We Have Heard on High”
Joys and Sorrows
Prayer and Meditation — “A Christmas Prayer with Seven Words” by Rebecca Parker
Silence (one minute)
Musical Response — “O Come O Come Emmanuel” (arranged by Sharon Wilson)
Reading — “Christmas Eternal” by Bob Janis
Carol — #259 “We Three Kings
Offering — “O Holy Night” by Adolphe Adam
Readings — Excerpt from a Christmas address by Calvin Coolidge; Christmas Poem by Esther Schnase
Carol — #253 “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Message — Rev. Susan
Lighting of the Candles
Carol — #251 “Silent Night”
Chalice Extinguishing / Benediction — “Now the Work of Christmas Begins” by Howard Thurman
Postlude — “Up On the Housetop” by Benjamin Hanby
