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Advent & Christmas Worship
ADVENT SERMON SERIES
This Advent, we’ll reflect on the fears that shape us—and how, like Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the magi, we can move through fear toward faith. What if naming our fears could open us to courage, compassion, and hope? Join us as we insist on hope and trust that the good news of Christ’s birth still breaks through the world’s fear with light and love.
November 30: In the Time of Herod, We Long for God to Break In
December 7: When We’re Running out of Hope, God is at Work
December 14: Even in our Fear, We are Called Forward
December 21: When You’re Afraid, Give Me Your Hand
Blue Christmas
Thursday, December 18
12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. · WCC Chapel
The holidays can be difficult for those experiencing grief or loss. Blue Christmas is a gentle, contemplative worship service co-led by Rev. Lindy Purdy and Rev. Danielle Jones, offering space for comfort, reflection, and hope during the season.
Christmas Vespers: A Service of Light and Hope
Sunday, December 21
6:00 p.m. · Sanctuary
Step out of the holiday rush and into the quiet beauty of Christmas Vespers. This peaceful candlelit service weaves together scripture, carols, and reflection on the wonder of Christ’s birth. A meaningful experience for all ages—come as you are to rest, reflect, and let the hope of the season fill your heart.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP. • DECEMBER 24
Build Your Own Nativity
10:00–11:00 a.m., Sanctuary
Kids of all ages help bring the Nativity story to life by dressing up as shepherds, angels, animals, and kings—costumes are provided! A joyful, family-friendly service featuring giant king and shepherd puppets. Livestream available.
Traditional Chapel Worship
11:00 a.m., Chapel
A classic Lessons and Carols service with organ, soloists, and a Christmas message.
Contemporary Candlelight Worship
1:00*, 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. , Sanctuary
Experience uplifting contemporary worship led by our choirs and Contemporary Worship Team, along with an inspiring sermon. Each service will conclude with candle lighting (battery candles available) as we sing Silent Night together. Each service will include a brief children’s message from Children’s Ministry Director Jodie Nyberg, woven into the larger Christmas Eve worship experience. Childcare provided for birth through Pre-K. Livestream available.
*The 1:00 p.m. service will also feature our Children’s Choir, Parables Disability Ministry, and guest musician Charles Lazarus.
Lessons & Carols Traditional Worship
9:00 p.m., Sanctuary
A traditional Lessons and Carols service with the Chancel Choir, brass ensemble, and scripture. Livestream available.
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP • DECEMBER 25
10:00 a.m. in the Chapel
Rev. Lindy Purdy preaching
Continue the joy of Christmas morning with a cozy worship service in the Chapel. We’ll sing beloved carols and hear a special Christmas story written and shared by Rev. Lindy Purdy.
The Sunday After Christmas
Sunday, December 28 · 10:00 a.m., Sanctuary
One Service Only
(No Sunday School or Childcare)
We’re delighted to welcome Joel Hanson as worship leader for this special final Sunday service of 2025, held at 10 a.m. only. A gifted singer-songwriter and worship leader for nearly four decades, Joel brings an authentic spirit of faith and hope wherever he goes. Rev. Dustin Moretz will preach and introduce a meaningful new tradition as we begin the new year together.
Join us for this uplifting service to close out 2025 and look ahead with faith and hope!