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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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