The World Is About to Turn
Mary’s ancestors had long awaited the coming of the Messiah, but it was she who first awaited the coming of Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, as she waited, Mary shared with her cousin Elizabeth the song we call the Magnificat. One beloved interpretation of Mary’s song is known as My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout (Canticle of the Turning). Hymn #100 in our hymnal and this year’s Advent theme borrows from its imagery and poetry. The God we await in Advent is the same God whom Mary awaited 2,000 years ago: it is Christ who is turning the world around.
Saturday, December 2
Advent Is Happening!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Social Hall
Celebrate the holiday season with us at our festive Advent Is Happening! event, open to individuals of all ages. We’ll have cookie decorating, ornament crafting, Christmas carol singing, tree decorating, card creating, painting, and more. Childcare will be available in the nursery.
Sunday, December 3
1st Sunday in Advent
8:30 AM Contemplative Communion Worship | Monteith Hall
Led by Rev. Melissa Anne Roger
9:30 AM Worship | Sanctuary
Rev. David Prentice-Hyers preaching
Tuesday, December 5
7:00 PM Advent Taizé Service
Experience a beautiful form of prayer, inspired by the ecumenical community in Taizé, France.
Sunday, December 10
2nd Sunday in Advent
8:30 AM Contemplative Communion Worship | Monteith Hall
Led by Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers
9:30 AM Worship | Sanctuary
Nathaniel Fryer preaching
4:00 PM Glorious Sounds of Christmas Concert & Strolling Reception
Share the joy of the holiday season at our festive Christmas concert featuring the Chancel Choir, Joyful Ringers, Sanctus Ringers, and Lemon Chapel Singers. A strolling reception follows the concert.
Sunday, December 17
3rd Sunday in Advent
8:30 AM Contemplative Communion Worship | Monteith Hall
Led by Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers
9:30 AM Worship | Sanctuary
Nativity Service led by the children
Sunday, December 24
4th Sunday in Advent
8:30 AM Contemplative Communion Worship | Monteith Hall
Led by Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers
9:30 AM Worship | Sanctuary
Rev. Hannah Lundberg preaching
5:00 & 8:00 PM Candlelight Lessons & Carols | Sanctuary
A Christmas Eve service featuring the Chancel Choir and Brass. Come sing the carols and hear the traditional readings.
11:00 PM Candlelight Communion | Sanctuary
A Christmas Eve service with a homily and communion.