Sunday, November 29 | Advent 1
12-2pm | Advent Wreath Pick-up & Blessing
You are invited to the Tomes-Higgins Driveway to pick up an Advent Wreath kit and receive a blessing. Learn more >
Friday, December 4
6-8pm | Christmas Cookie Making
For youth (grades 6-12) in the Parish Hall! For more information, contact Lauren Johnson.
Sunday, December 6 | Advent 2
2-4pm | Fiesta de San Nicolás
Please join us on the front lawn of the Tomes-Higgins House for a socially distanced celebration of San Nicolás. Learn more >
5pm | Advent Sequence
A service of seasonal readings and music sung by the Choir of Men & Boys. Learn more >
Sunday, December 13 | Advent 3
10am | A 2020 Christmas Story
Our Livestream Eucharist will feature the premiere of Christ Church Kids’ short film, “A 2020 Christmas Story.” Directed by the Rev. Abby VanderBrug and Executive Produced by Senior Warden George Belshaw, this creative re-imagining of our Christmas Pageant during the pandemic is the hope and joy we all need.
5pm | Ceremony of Carols
Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols sung by the St. Cecilia Choir of Girls. Learn more >
Friday, December 18
6-8pm | Pajama Christmas Party
For youth (grades 6-12) in the Youth Room! For more information, contact Lauren Johnson.
Sunday, December 20 | Advent 4
11am | Madonnas, Magis & Miracles
Join us for our this virtual Sunday Forum! We’ll discuss capturing the Nativity in Paintings from the Renaissance to the Modern Era with Page Knox (Columbia University & Metropolitan Museum). Learn more >
Part 1
December 20, 5pm
Sung by the Choir of Men & Boys with the Bell Choir.
Part 2
December 22, 7:30pm
Sung by the St. Cecilia Choir of Girls.
Part 3
December 23, 7:30pm
Sung by the Christ Church Singers.
Part 4
December 24, 5pm
Sung by the Choir of Men & Boys.
December 24 | Christmas Eve
12noon | Outdoor Service
A special offering for Children & Families! Join us in the Front Circle carols around the Christmas tree with the St. Cecilia Choir of Girls and Bell Choir. Spiritual Communion will be offered at this service, and the Rev. Terry Elsberry will share a special Christmas story with the children.
If you plan to attend, please bring your own chair. Review and follow additional campus safety guidelines here.
3pm | Outdoor Service
Join us in the Front Circle for a service of Spiritual Communion and carols around the Christmas Tree. Our Rector, the Rev. Marek Zabriskie, will preach.
If you plan to attend, please bring your own chair. Review and follow additional campus safety guidelines here.
5pm | A Festival of Lessons & Carols
A Service of Lessons and Carols featuring traditional carols sung by the Choir of Men & Boys and readings from the King James Bible.
In-person attendees are encouraged to dress warmly for this service. Doors and windows will be kept open to allow for air circulation.
10pm | Midnight Choral Eucharist
A traditional midnight mass (Spiritual Communion) with choral music sung by the Choir of Men & Boys and readings from the King James Bible. Our Rector, the Rev. Marek Zabriskie, will preach.
In-person attendees are encouraged to dress warmly for this service. Doors and windows will be kept open to allow for air circulation.
December 25 | Christmas Day
11am | Eucharist
A beautiful morning Eucharist featuring a brief homily by Senior Associate Rector, the Rev. Dr. Cheryl McFadden, and familiar Christmas hymns sung by a soloist.
No pre-registration required. If attending in-person, please review and follow our safety guidelines.