NO SERVICE at 11:00 AM
Live Nativity at 4:30 PM, Candlelight Service at 7 PM
4:30 PM Interactive Nativity with Rev. Leia and Scott DeVeaux
All ages are invited come come help retell this timeless story of the season. Costumes are provided and returned following the service. Would you like to be a sheep? a camel? an angel? a wise person traveling from afar? We need YOU to help bring our story to life. Come early to get into your costume or wear your own from home. Special music provided UUCville youth Riley Griffith, Madeline Redick-Smith, and Afton Van Hooser.
At the end of the service, we’ll recess to the front steps and search the skies for Santa’s sleigh. All are welcome! Bring your family and friends and invite your neighbors for this festive and fun service.
A cookie and cider reception will be held in the social hall after the service. Please bring cookies to share.
Christmas Eve Interactive Nativity
December 24, 2023 4:30PM
Rev. Leia Durland-Jones
Prelude “The Christmas Waltz” offered by Afton Van Hooser
Welcome Rev. Leia
Musical Offering “Snowman” offered by Madeline Redick Smith
Chalice Lighting
Musical Offering “Ding Dong Merrily on High” offered by Riley Griffith
Offertory Scott DeVeaux, Director of Music
The Christmas Story, Part One
Hymn #246, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
The Christmas Story, Part Two
Hymn #243, “Jesus, Our Brother”
The Christmas Story Party Three
Hymn #231, “Angels we Have Heard on High”
The Christmas Story Party Four
Hymn #259 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” vs. 1 & 4
The Christmas Story Part Five
Hymn #251, “Silent Night”
Closing words and extinguishing of the chalice
Recessional “Joy to the World”
Many thanks to our AV tech support from Sean Skally & and for the in-house ushers, greeters, and hospitality teams!
7:00 PM Candlelight Service Rev. Tim and Scott DeVeaux with special musical guests
Come and experience our sanctuary in the beauty of the night as we gather for our annual Christmas Eve candlelight service. There will be special music, readings, and time to reflect on the deeper meaning of the season and of course, singing together by candlelight. All are welcome! Bring your family and friends and invite your neighbors.
A cookie and cider reception will be held in the social hall after the service. Please bring cookies to share.
