November 17, 24,
December 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2024 | 10:15–11:00am in Roper Hall

Around the world, Christians prepare for the birth of Christ in all sorts of wonderful ways, and many Advent and Christmas traditions also include special observances of the lives of the saints. Such holy days are deeply embedded in popular cultures and have become entangled with this season’s focus on the Incarnation. In this six-week class, we will learn about several of these saints and reflect on how their observances can prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
Join us in Roper Hall between services:

• November 24 – Saintly Archetypes: Scottish Saints
• December 1 – Saints & Empire: Kamehameha and Emma
• December 8 – Pop Saints: Nicholas and Lucy
• December 15 – Saints & Symbols: Guadalupe and Juan Diego
• December 22 – Saints & Scripture: Thomas

These classes are also available after they happen in the Online Formation area of this site.

December 8, 2024, 10:00am – 11:00am on the Labyrinth

St. Nicholas has been known to leave sweet treats for those who leave their shoes outside their doors, so we remind all children and youth to leave their shoes outside their Sunday School classroom door on December 8. Visit and have your picture taken with St. Nicholas on the Labyrinth between services.

December 8, 2023 | 5:00pm at the Church of the Ascension

This year, we join our sister churches of St. Thomas the Apostle and Ascension for a joint service of Advent Lessons and Carols. Reflect on the themes of Advent through Scripture and music in this gorgeous tradition. Before we hurry to the manger in Bethlehem, let us remember the words of the prophets who foretold of the Savior’s birth. A reception follows. Childcare will be provided at Church of the Ascension. [see address]

December 15, 2024, 6:00pm on the Labyrinth with incense

While Advent is a season of prayerful introspection and hopeful expectation, too often we get lost in the rush of the holiday season. If you are looking for a way to prepare your heart for the birth of Christ, join us for this service of song, prayer, and silence surrounded by incense and candlelight. Participants will have the opportunity to walk the labyrinth and sing music from the community at Taizé.

Join us in the church as we celebrate the birth of our Savior with four light, joy, and love-filled services.

December 24, 2024, 3:00 p.m. 

Join us in the church as we celebrate the birth of our Savior with four light, joy, and love-filled services.

Childcare is available by our professional nursery staff for infants through 4-year olds.

December 24, 2024, 5:00 p.m. 

Hear the voices of the Canticle and Youth Choirs
announce the birth of Christ at this family-filled Holy Eucharist with Christmas carols.

Childcare is available by our professional nursery staff for infants through 4-year olds.

A Carol Prelude will begin 30 minutes before this service.

December 24, 2024, 8:00 p.m. 

A festive Eucharist with the Transfiguration Choir,
organ, and harp.

Childcare is available by our professional nursery staff for infants through 4-year olds.

A Carol Prelude will begin 30 minutes before this service.

December 24, 2024, 10:30 p.m. with Livestream

Our final Christmas Eve celebration will be a reprisal
of the 8:00pm service with the addition of incense and
the ever-favorite Christmas Proclamation.

Childcare is available by our professional nursery staff for infants through 4-year olds.

Saturday, December 28, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 29, 2024 | 10:00 a.m

At The Table and a combined Sunday service, we will continue celebrating the Christmas season with traditional Lessons & Carols
and the Holy Eucharist.

Sunday, December 29, 2024 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Since Episcopalians know that Christmastide lasts for twelve days, why would we go caroling during Advent? Bring your voice and your Christmas cheer as we sing your favorite carols to those who might not have been able to make it to church this season. We will gather in the Parlor to practice our parts and then disperse around town.

Saturday, January 4 | 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 5 | 9:00 a.m Livestream and 11:15 a.m.

Although Christmas is only twelve days long, it feels grander and more wonderful when it covers two Sundays. Join us as we return to our regular weekend schedule of services and make sure to stop and visit with “The Wise Guys.”

Monday, January 6, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. in the Nave with incense

After an extended Advent season and the joy of Christmas, our celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus ends with a final Festival Eucharist remembering the arrival of the Magi, Christ’s manifestation to the Gentiles. The service will conclude with the annual Burning of the Greens.

Childcare is available by our professional nursery staff for infants through 4-year olds.