Advent at Christ Presbyterian Church: The Voices of Christmas
Each year we hear the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the long-awaited Anointed One from God. Because the story is so familiar, we tend to gloss over what the characters in the story really thought and felt about what was happening. Not only that, but we concentrate on the major characters and never take the time to consider there may be other “voices” that have contributed to the story. This Advent, as we wait for the day when the Christ Child is born on earth, we will listen for what the biblical personalities have to say to us, here in our society today.
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THE ADVENT TREE ADVENT STUDYWednesdays, 10 am and Weekly Email Join Pastor Lynn and the Wednesday morning study as we journey through Advent with Kara Eidson in The Advent Tree: Meeting Jesus in God’s Big Story, a Jesse Tree-inspired Bible study. Books are available in the office or by ordering online here. |
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICESDecember 24, 6:00 & 11:00 pm Please join us this year as Christ Presbyterian Church welcomes the Christ Child with joy at two services on Christmas Eve! The first service at 6:00 pm (in person and online) will tell the story in a traditional format with participation by the children’s choirs. The second service at 11:00 pm will feature songs and carols of the season with participation by the adult choir. Both will include a candlelight liturgy as we ponder the miracle of God coming to earth as a baby. |
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Advent Happenings: Coffee & Carbs, 9:45 AM 6:00 PM Give Back: Bring a pack of diapers to support New Hope Ministries’ Lemoyne Center. Seating: If you’d enjoy having a chair for the evening, feel free to bring a comfortable camping-style chair from home. We will have some seating available, though it may be limited. Young Worship Team 2.0, 9:00 AM Second Sunday Brunch, 9:00 AM Worship at 6:00 PM in-person and online Join us as we gather together to celebrate Christ's birth! Worship will include special music by all ages, a narrative telling of the Christmas story, and candle lighting. Worship at 11:00 PM in-person Encounter the mystery of the Incarnation with us through carols and candlelight. We will retell the familiar story of the birth of the Christ Child from Scripture and herald his coming through song! Worship in-person or on online, 10:15 AM
November 30 - First Sunday of Advent
Adult Choir 10:00 AM
Worship in-person or online, 10:15 AM
Noisy Sunday - Fifth Sunday collection of cash and coin for Lend-a-Hand. Donate online by selecting 'Mission Partners' and include Noisy Sunday in the memo December 3rd - Community Tree Lighting
Join us for CPC’s first annual Tree Lighting! Celebrate the season with neighbors, enjoy music by voices from Parkside Harmony, light refreshments, hot chocolate bar, and festive fun for all—rain, snow, or shine! December 7th - Second Sunday of Advent
Children's Choir, 9:00 AM
Young Worship Team, 9:30 AM
Youth Choir, 9:30 AM
Coffee & Carbs, 9:45 AM
Adult Choir 10:00 AM
Worship in-person or online, 10:15 AM
Communion, special music by the Adult Choir
Annual Cookie Exchange, 11:15 AM December 14th - Third Sunday of Advent
Young Worship Teams & Children/Youth Choirs, 9:30 AM
Coffee & Carbs, 9:45 AM
Worship in-person or online, 10:15 AM
Special Music by the Youth Choir December 21st - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Bell Choir 9:30 AMAdult Choir 10:00 AM
Worship in-person or online, 10:15 AM
Special music by the Adult Vocal and Handbell Choirs December 24th - Christmas Eve Worship
December 28th - Worship
Advent 2025 Resources:
In addition to worship, a variety of opportunities are available to help you prepare for the season. Stop by the church lounge to pick-up a variety of devotional and calendar materials or check-out one from the list below. Additional resources will be added in the coming weeks.
* Print versions of these resources are available in the church lounge
Want to learn more about the season of Advent? Here’s a great download from Building Faith to help you begin the season.