Special Services
December 7th 2nd Sunday in Advent, Peace
December 14th 3rd Sunday in Advent, Joy; our Annual Christmas pageant, with a potluck following.
December 18th, 7PM. Quiet Christmas, offering a sacred space to not only remember their loved ones who have passed, but also to name their losses and griefs from the previous year, or maybe to recognize their disappointments or loneliness or fears. A way to acknowledge that they are not alone. It’s about making space for the sadness that is already there. Naming it. Honoring it, even. And yes, remembering the hope we have in Jesus.
December 21st 4th Sunday in Advent, Love
Christmas Eve Services at 5PM and 11PM with special liturgy and music.
January 4th, Epiphany and the Star Gift Service
Easter Flowers
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. We gather together for a special worship service including our traditional singing of “The Palms” by our Palm Sunday Men’s Choir.
The Bell Choir will also be sharing special music.
Service of Tenebrae. Maundy Thursday, 7:00 pm.
The word “tenebrae” means shadow. Come hear the story of Jesus’ final hours as he chooses to let the shadow of death overcome him. This is a quiet, moving service when God’s love and God’s willingness to give his Son for us is made clear. Because this is a solemn service, we encourage older children to attend with their parents and younger children to take advantage of childcare in the nursery.
Good Friday: You are invited to enjoy the peace and silence of our sanctuary which will be open from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm for quiet reflection. There will be a variety of prayer stations to help you offer prayers on this special day.
Easter Sunday.
6:00 am: Sunrise service behind the Woodstock Academy. “On the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb… and found the stone rolled away from the tomb”. Come and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the beauty of the early morning.
10:00 am: Celebration of the Resurrection! Let us sing our praises to God and give thanks for the gift of forgiveness and new life. Sanctuary Singers will be singing and Bells will be ringing!
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