Advent and Christmas on God’s Acre

We invite you to join your church family to celebrate the season through prayer, worship, music,  fellowship, and Scripture.

 

Weekday Advent Meditations at 8:30am and 5:00pm

Sunday worship Services at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15am

 

*For local service opportunities this Advent/Christmas season, please see HERE!

Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 23, “Christmas Sunday”

The Rev. Harold E. Masback, III preaching

* God’s Acre Brass Quartet joins us for festive music and carols

Christmas Eve: Monday, December 24

* 4:00pm Family service with procession of lights and  children’s choirs, in the Meeting House

* 6:00 & 7:00pm services; Caroling on God’s Acre at 6:30pm

* 11:00pm Contemplative candlelight service with string quartet, four professional soloists, and homily by the Rev. Harold E. Masback, III, in the Meeting House. Communion offered.

First Sunday after Christmas: December 30

The Reverend Jonah K. Smith-Bartlett preaching

 

Easter

Experience our Risen Lord with a sunrise service on the front steps at 6:00am followed by a light breakfast prepared by the Deacons; traditional services at 9:30 & 11:15am; Skip will preach and the Chancel Choir will raise their voices with brass and timpani. A 15-minute musical prelude will begin early, at 9:15 & 11:00am. Experience the identical service at 11:15am with ample seating and better parking!

Palm Sunday

Sunday, April 1 is Palm/Passion Sunday.  The Blessing of the Palms is at 9:15am on the church steps, with a visit from a live donkey.  The Reverend Harold E. Masback, III will preach at the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15am services with the choir and trumpets sounding forth at 9:30 and 11:15am.  Join us as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant – and humble – entry into Jerusalem!