December 22-January 4 at Grace
Christmas Worship Schedule
Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24
Our family friendly service at 4 PM will feature a pageant that will serve as The Liturgy of the Word, followed by Holy Communion. A special musical prelude, featuring our young artists, will precede the service.
Our traditional Midnight Mass at 10 PM remains a highlight of the year, with Holy Communion and music with choir, strings, and organ. The Grace Parish Choir and Cumberland Brass will present a concert of beloved classics beginning at 9:30 PM. If you have never had the opportunity to come to Midnight Mass, let this year be your year!
Please note that incense will be used at the 10:00 PM service.
Both services on December 24 will be streamed to our website and our Facebook page. If you attend online, please visit our Grace@Home page for links to worship bulletins.
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
Join us in the nave at 12 PM on Christmas Day for a said service of Holy Communion.
First Sunday after Christmas: Sunday, December 29
The Christmas season continues December 29, with Rite I Eucharist at 8:15 AM and Rite II Eucharist with carols at 10:45 AM.
Please note there will be no Christian Education classes and no Children’s Chapel offered December 29.
Second Sunday after Christmas: Sunday, January 5
We will return to our full Sunday schedule on the Second Sunday after Christmas. Join us for Rite I Eucharist at 8:15 AM, Christian Education classes at 9:30 AM, and Rite II Eucharist with carols at 10:45 AM. Children’s Chapel will be held during the 10:45 AM service.
Compline
Compline will not meet on December 24 or 31. Join us on zoom for the first service of the new year on Tuesday, January 7 at 8 PM.
Children’s Chapel
There is no Children’s Chapel on Sunday, December 29.
Wednesday Eucharist
There is no Wednesday Eucharist on January 1.
Christian Education
Christian Education classes meet from 9:30 – 10:30 AM most Sundays until May 4. This winter, CE will not meet on December 29, January 19, and February 16.
Winter/Spring Foyer Groups Forming
Sign up now if you are interested in joining a winter/spring 2025 foyers group!
Not sure what “foyers” is? Quite simply, foyers is an opportunity for those who participate to become better acquainted and enjoy each other’s company. Small groups of adults (typically 6-10 people, couples and singles welcome) meet in one another’s homes for a simple meal and fellowship. The group rotates homes until everyone in the group has had a chance to host.
Singles are always welcome to sign up for foyers! If you are interested, however, in possibly sharing hosting duties and expense with someone else, please contact Caryl Rinker. She is happy to put people in contact with one another to form “foyer partnerships.”
Parish Office Holiday Hours
Monday, December 23: 10 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday, December 24: closed
Wednesday, December 25: closed
Thursday, December 26: closed
Monday, December 30: 10 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday, December 31: open by appointment only
Wednesday, January 1: closed
Thursday, January 2: 10 AM – 4 PM
A reminder that the office is always closed on Fridays.
Dates for Your Calendar
Look ahead to upcoming opportunities for prayer, worship, and community!
- January 12 Vestry Election begins
- January 17-19 Women’s Retreat
- January 22 COG Registration begins
- January 26 Concert: Lux
- February 2 Annual Meeting
- February 13 Fellowship Gathering
The Glimpses of Grace Podcast
We invite you to explore the podcast on Spotify (or your podcast app of choice) or here on this website!
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