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A Thrill of Hope

Advent & Christmas 2026

Advent 1

Sunday, November 29

8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 AM – Advent Fair for All Ages in Valentine Hall

10:00 AM – Holy Baptism & Eucharist Rite II

Advent 2

Sunday, December 6

8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 AM – St. Nicholas Celebration for All Ages in Valentine Hall
10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
5:00 PM – Advent Lessons & Carols

Advent 3

Sunday, December 13

8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 AM – No Sunday School or Adult Forum
10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:30 AM – Advent Apostles of Soul Band with Coffee & Fellowship in Valentine Hall
4:00 PM – 60+ Social in Michaux House
5:00 PM – Our Christmas Hope: Service of Remembrance, Healing, and Comfort

Advent 4

Sunday, December 20

8:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:00 AM – No Sunday School or Adult Forum
10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
4:00 PM – Christmas Pageant

Pizza Party to follow in Valentine Hall

Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 24

1:00 PM – Holy Eucharist Rite II
4:00 PM – Holy Eucharist with Children’s Homily
11:00 PM – Holy Eucharist Rite II with Messiah Prelude starting at 10:20 PM

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25

10:00 AM – Holy Eucharist Rite II

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