No matter whether it's been so long
since you've stepped inside a church that you can't remember,
or you've been attending St. John's for decades,
or anywhere in between,
you are warmly invited to join us for as much or as little as you need
during this season of Advent and Christmas.
Click on the date and time for more details about each of these opportunities for worship and reflection.
Advent Quiet Day
Saturday, December 1 - 10:00 am
A day of reflection facilitated by The Reverend Bill Tarter, OSF.
The day will conclude with the celebration of Eucharist.
ADVENTpause
Every day of Advent - beginning Sunday, December 2
A blog series for Advent to encourage you to take a moment,
some space for yourself, some time to think.
Advent Procession
A moving sequence of readings, hymns, anthems, and motets
exploring the themes of Advent.
Christmas Pageant
Gather at 3:00 p.m. Urban Outdoor Retelling of the Christmas Story
Rain or shine, dress appropriately! Barbecue & hot apple cider.
Lessons and Carols for Christmas
A traditional carol service with Christmas hymns, readings, and choral carols.
Christmas Eve – Monday, December 24
4:00 pm - All-Age Celebration of the Christmas Story
Bring the whole family and rejoice at the birth of Christ. Children, especially, are invited to participate in the telling of the Christmas story in word and song.
7:00 pm - Early Christmas Eve Communion
An opportunity to share in a Christmas service if the Midnight Mass is a little late.
The festive Christmas service, with Holy Communion,
traditional carols and candlelight.
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25 - 10:00 am
Christmas morning service, with organ-led carols and Holy Communion.