We invite you to join us throughout December for worship services and activities for all ages in celebration of Jesus' birth!

Hanging of the GReen

December 1 at 5pm

Launch the Advent Season with us! We’ll have fun family activities for all ages—cookie decorating, a cookie eating competition, a photo booth, games, and crafts—from 5–6pm, followed by a worship service in the Sanctuary that ends with a live nativity outdoors! Nursery drop off will begin at 5:45pm before the service.

Advent Book Club in the Library

December 8, 15, and 22 at 5:30pm

Join us in the Library for a special Advent storytime featuring Jotham’s Journey: A Storybook for Advent. Aimed for children kindergarten-5th grade, families are encouraged to start the daily readings at home on December 1. Each week, we'll read a lesson, enjoy a snack, and share in the excitement of Christmas. Copies are available for checkout at the library or for purchase at the bookstore. We will conclude in time for Evening Worship.

Festival of Carols

December 8 at 6pm
Don't miss this evening of festive worship and sing-along Christmas Carols in the Sanctuary—an annual favorite! Then stick around after for a reception in the lobby outside the Bookmark Bookstore! Nursery will be available for ages 5 and under.

Sing Hallelujah! 

December 15 at 6pm

Worship with us at 6pm in the Sanctuary as our Crossroads young adults, college students, True North youth, and Shine Ministry participants lead us in an evening of Christmas worship alongside Sunday night musicians and instrumentalists. Communion will be served. Nursery will be available for ages 5 and under.

Nine Lessons and Carols

December 22 at 8:15 and 11am

Based on the original service held on Christmas Eve in 1918 at King's College in Cambridge, our 8:15 and 11:00am services will tell the story of Christ’s redemption through Scripture reading and responses of carols, hymns, and choral music. Nursery will be available for ages 5 and under at the 8:15am service.

Christmas pj party

December 22 at 4:30pm

At 4:30pm in the Fellowship Hall, kids come dressed in their favorite pajamas to sing songs, celebrate Jesus’ birthday, and hear the Christmas story from Pastor George. Snacks will be served. Worship will follow at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Nursery drop off will begin at 5:45pm before the service.

A Gospel Christmas

December 22 at 6pm

Communion will be served, and our Sunday Night Worship Team will present a gospel rendition of many favorite Christmas songs at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Nursery will be available for ages 5 and under.

Christmas Eve Services

December 24

4:00pm—Family Service: Nursery will be available for ages 2 and under (no registration required).
5:30, 8:00 & 11:00pm—Candlelight Communion Services: Nursery will be available for ages 5 and under at the 5:30pm service only (no registration required).

Fellowship During Sunday School hour

December 29 at 9:45am

Between the 8:15am & 11:00am services, all are invited to the Fellowship Hall from 9:45-10:45am for coffee and fellowship between the morning services. Note: Sunday School and Sunday Night Worship will not meet. Nursery will be available for ages 5 and under at the 8:15am service.

WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS Events  

Christmas Coffee: On December 5 from 10:30am-12:00pm, join the women at Second for a late morning coffee and fellowship in room C310.

Christmas Party: On December 10 from 6-8 pm, join your sisters at the annual Women in Ministry Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall! We had so much fun at the Launch Party in August that we are bringing back the Fellowship Hall bowling. Come ready for some festive fun, tasty treats, and a chance to win some prizes. Friends and neighbors are welcome to join—the more the merrier!

Christmas Service Opportunities

Looking for ways to serve this Christmas season? Visit our Christmas Service Opportunities page to learn about ways you can love your neighbor and share some joy this year.