We will be gathering for worship twice on December 24, 2023. First, we will have our normal morning worship at 9:45 am for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Mary Knew,” based on Luke 1:26 – 38, 46-55. Morning live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/6kWjZLkB6-c?feature=share. Morning bulletin: Bulletin2023-12.24.

Then we will have our annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at 6 pm. Susan Murray will provide a homily. Evening live stream: https://youtube.com/live/JFMHqWP1_CM?feature=share. Evening bulletin: Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols12.24.23.

We continue to collect the Christmas Joy offering. It is one of the Presbyterian Special Offerings. This offering provides critical financial assistance to church workers and their families in their time of need. The offering also provides educational opportunities and leadership development at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. There are envelopes on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

With the passing of the Longest Night, each day gets a little longer, reminding us that Jesus’s birth brought light to the world. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it.” And will not. Join us this Sunday to celebrate this coming of the Light into the world.