Regular Services

Our regularly scheduled worship services on the Weekends and Weekdays continue unchanged during Advent. View Service Times Here

Prepare the Way of the Lord

Advent with the Prophets
November 16 – 30 | December 7 – 21, 10:15 – 11:00am in Roper Hall

The Prophets are messengers of Advent. Throughout history, the prophets helped the people of God hold onto hope and look for salvation: they spoke of a messiah who would bring release to captives, justice to the oppressed, and light to all trapped in darkness. Join us for a series of discussions between our clergy and special guests as we delve into the rich tradition of the prophets to hear again their hope for our weak and weary world. 

First Wednesday Healing Service

December 3, 6:00pm in Holy Cross Chapel

Not everyone can easily sing "Joy to the World" at this time of year. Some are grieving the absence of a loved one, while others are weighed down by other forms of sadness or worry. For all those who carry heavy hearts this December, we invite you to join us for a special Healing Eucharist with Unction on December 3.

Reading the Gospel of Matthew

December 6, 1:00 – 4:00pm on the Labyrinth

Each Advent we transition to a new lectionary cycle featuring a different gospel. As we begin a year in the Gospel of Matthew (Year A), you're invited to experience a read-through of the entire gospel. Volunteers take turns, going chapter by chapter, reading from our Heritage Edition of The Saint John's Bible. Give yourself a holy gift this Advent and hear the whole story of Jesus Christ from beginning to end. 

St. Nicholas Visits

December 7

Continuing a beloved tradition, St. Nicholas will once again visit Transfiguration this Advent. Though connected with a certain "jolly old elf," the true saint of history inspires us to give, rather than receive, at Christmas. St. Nicholas will be available for photos on the labyrinth between services and will also visit children's classrooms. 

Advent Lesson & Carols

December 7, 5:00pm

Always a highlight of the season, experience again this gorgeous service of Scripture and music. This year we will be joined by our sister churches, Ascension and St. Thomas the Apostle, and we will be honored to welcome Bishop Wayne Smith for his final visit after seven years of loving service to us. Before we hurry to the manger in Bethlehem, let us remember the words of the prophets who foretold the Savior's birth. A reception follows. 

Taizé for Advent

December 14, 6:00pm on the Labyrinth

Advent is a season of prayerful introspection, yet we easily get lost in the holiday frenzy. If you are looking for some serenity amidst all the noise, join us for this service of song, prayer, and silence surrounded by incense and candlelight.

Christmas with Orpheus

December 21, 7:00pm

Orpheus Chamber Singers return to Transfiguration for their annual Christmas concert. These concerts feature some of the most exquisite choral music and robust carol singing you will find anywhere. Purchase your tickets below. They will not last long!

Children's Christmas Pageant

The Prophets Foretell
December 24, 3:00pm on the Labyrinth

The culmination of our season with the prophets will be a fun and poignant Christmas Eve pageant at 3 o'clock. Written by Melody Shobe, The Prophets Foretell beautifully connects the hope of the ancient prophets with the babe born in Bethlehem. Toddlers through grade 5 are invited to participate in this beloved Christmas tradition.

This service of Holy Eucharist is especially appropriate for our youngest members and their families. 

Christmas Eve

Celebrate the miracle of God sending his only begotten Son to be our savior and redeemer. We'll glorify Christ in four beautiful services on Christmas Eve.

A Carol Prelude will begin 30 minutes before these services.

5:00pm | Before you sit down to Christmas Eve dinner, share in the beauty and holiness of a Eucharist featuring our two youth choirs. Childcare is available by our professional nursery staff for infants through 4-years old.

8:00pm | The Transfiguration Choir leads this joyful Eucharist. Childcare is available by our professional nursery staff for infants through 4-years old.

10:30pm | The traditionally grand "Midnight Mass," led by the Transfiguration Choir and including incense. 

Christmas Day

December 25, 10:00am

After the grandeur of Christmas Eve, our Eucharist on Christmas morning feels intimate and peaceful. The Prologue of St. John's gospel reminds us that the one born in Bethlehem was the one through whom all things came into being, and the music features a chamber choir and voluntaries for organ and trumpet by Joel Martinson.

Christmas Lessons & Carols

Saturday December 27, 5:30pm &
Sunday, December 28, 10:00am

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

Christmas Caroling

December 28, Noon – 3:00pm

 Help us bring Christmas joy to parishioners who are unable to attend in person. Following the 10:00 Eucharist, carolers will share lunch before heading out in groups to carol around town.

Second Sunday of Christmas

Saturday, January 3, 5:30pm & 
Sunday, January 4, 9:00am & 11:15am

The Twelve Days of Christmas include two Sundays, providing more time to sing and pray with hope and joy. Between Sunday services we welcome back the "Wise Guys" on their way to offer their gifts to the Holy Family at Epiphany.

The Epiphany

Tuesday, January 6, 7:00pm

The celebration of the Incarnation concludes with a final festival Eucharist. Christ came not only for one people or nation, but to be the Light of all people. The service concludes with the traditional Burning of the Greens beneath the Belltower.