The Season of Advent is a time to prepare for the birth of Christ at Christmas.
Advent 2024
Advent Worship Services and Gatherings
Advent 1
Sunday, December 1
8 AM, 9 AM and 11 AM – Holy Eucharist
10 AM – Intergenerational Advent Wreath Making (Parish Hall) – Get a joyful start to the season – come make an Advent wreath! Join parishioners of all ages as we make Advent wreaths to use at home. We’ll gather in the Parish Hall. St. Philip’s will provide wreath materials. Sign up
Wednesday, December 4
5:30 PM – Eucharist (Church)
5:30-6:30 PM – Dinner (Parish Hall)
6:30 PM – Advent Lessons and Carols – (Church, Facebook, YouTube) | Download bulletin
Advent 2
Sunday, December 8
8 AM, 9 AM and 11 AM – Holy Eucharist
10 AM – Forum: Do Not Be Afraid book study series begins (Parish Hall)
Wednesday, December 11
5:30 PM – Healing Eucharist (Church)
5:30-6:30 PM – Dinner (Parish Hall)
6:30 PM – Engage! Do Not Be Afraid book study series (Library)
Saturday, December 14
5-7 PM – Shining Light: Advent Gathering (The Trees) – RSVP: Email Hannah
Advent 3
Sunday, December 15
8 AM, 9 AM and 11 AM – Holy Eucharist
Visioning Sunday – Come see our vision statement after every service
Wednesday, December 18
5:30 PM – Eucharist (Church)
5:30-6:30 PM – Dinner (Parish Hall)
6:30 PM – Engage! Do Not Be Afraid book study series (Library)
7:30 PM – Blue Christmas service (Church) – All are welcome for a quiet time for meditation and prayer, whether you’re grieving or need a break from holiday stress
Advent 4
Sunday, December 22
8 AM, 9 AM and 11 AM – Holy Eucharist
10 AM – Forum: Do Not Be Afraid book study series (Parish Hall)
12 PM – Lunch for Children’s Pageant participants (Parish Hall)
12:30 PM – Children’s Pageant Rehearsal (Church) – The children’s nativity pageant returns on Christmas Eve as a part of the 4 PM Eucharist! All children and youth are invited to participate. Contact Hannah Flack, Ryals Minister for Youth and Intergenerational Ministries, with any questions. Sign up by December 6
1:30 PM – Greening the Church – RSVP to Ron Thompson
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24
4 PM – Holy Eucharist with Children’s Christmas Pageant (Church, Facebook, YouTube)
9:30 PM – Carol Singing (Church, Facebook, YouTube)
10 PM – Solemn High Mass (Church, Facebook, YouTube)
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25
10 AM – Holy Eucharist (Church)