Major Music Sunday
December 16, 2018
9:00 and 11:00 am
A Service of Lessons and Carols: Make Room in Your Heart
The Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, Orchestra present this traditional English worship service including some of the most beloved and well-known carols of the season.
All are welcome!
Sunday, December 23
Fourth Sunday of Advent:
Hope for God’s Love
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Las Posadas Celebration
Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve
The Light of Christ
Holy Communion, Carols, and Candlelight at all services
30-minute organ recital precedes each service
4:00 p.m. Blended Worship Service
7:00 p.m. Service of Reflection and Joy
11:00 p.m. Chancel Choir & Chancel Ringers in Worship
Sunday, December 30
First Sunday after Christmas
ONE WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary
Carols of Christmas
2019
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Epiphany
Regular Worship Schedule Resumes
9:00 a.m. Perceptions Worship
10:00 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Classic Worship
Begin 2019 with Worship and Holy Communion
Recitals begin at 12:00 noon on Wednesdays in December. Join us for the half-hour concert and lunch on December 5, 12, and 19. Ray Wiggs, Organist at First UMC, Champaign is playing on December 5; Jonathan Young, Music Director and Organist at Holy Cross Catholic Church is playing on December 12; and Judy Webb, Organist is playing on December 19.
Bring your sack lunch or order a box lunch ($9.00) from the church, (217) 356-9078 by noon on Tuesdays. Come and join in hearing some wonderful organ music!
10:00 – 10:45 am All Church Event:
Las Posadas Celebration
All ages welcome
We will learn about how Mary and Joseph were turned away by the inn and how Jesus was born in a manger. We will have treats and hot drinks, and the children can break piñatas and dress up as part of the manger. K-5th Grade Sunday School and 6th-12th Grade Sunday School will attend Las Posadas for Sunday School that day.
The Gift of New Hope invites readers to explore their yearning for God's presence through a study of the lectionary Bible readings for Advent and Christmas. Join Pastor Leah and make your Advent season more meaningful and joyous.
Pick up and pay for your book ($8) at registration.