Advent at St. Alban’s

The word “Advent” is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” In the Episcopal Church, Advent is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord's nativity, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.” At. St. Alban’s, we have many ways to help prepare during this season of hopeful expectation.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 - 9:00 AM / 11:30 AM - PREPARING THE WAY ADVENT WREATHS - All are welcome to make your own Advent Wreath to help you begin your observance of this Advent season at home at our multigenerational Advent event. Wreaths, candles, decor, and devotionals will be provided. Child/Family friendly Advent Wreaths and Advent Calendars will also be available for families to observe Advent at home.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 - 6:30 PM - WASSAIL AND CAROLS - Celebrate the season with fellowship and song at our Annual Wassail and Carols Party! We begin in the sanctuary singing favorite Christmas carols and a reading of A Very Mercy Christmas by Mercy Watson. Afterwards, join us in the Parish Hall for Wassail, Christmas Cookies, Roasted Chestnuts, Hot Cocoa, and Wassail. Chill Potz will also bring supplies for you to paint your own ornament. Cost per ornament is $20 with $5 going to support St. Alban‘s mission and ministry.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS - All are welcome to sponsor one or more poinsettias to honor an occasion or remember a loved one with which to grace our beautiful stone church or your own home this Christmastide. The cost to sponsor one poinsettia is $20. We will include the occasions and honorees in our Christmas Eve service bulletins.

Christmas at St. Alban’s

DECEMBER 24 @ 6 pm - CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY SERVICE - Children of all ages are invited to come and welcome the baby Jesus and the Holy Family into our beautifully decorated sanctuary in this family-friendly Christmas Eve service. We’ll sing our favorite Christmas hymns, hear a special Christmas message for children, and celebrate the night with Holy Communion.

DECMBER 24 @ 8 pm - CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - Come celebrate the birth of the Christ Child in our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. This traditional service will be filled with the singing of joyful hymns and carols, performances by members of St. Alban’s choir, Holy Communion, and a candlelit rendition of Silent Night. This service will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel.

DECEMBER 24 @ 9:00 pm - PRIEST’S CHRISTMAS EVE RECEPTION - All are welcome to gather in the Parish Hall following the 8:00 pm Candlelight Service for for fellowship and refreshments hosted by Fr. Bill.

DECEMBER 24 @ 11 pm - CHRISTMAS EVE MIDNIGHT MASS - Come celebrate the holiest night of the year at our traditional Christmas Eve Midnight Mass. Join us as we celebrate the Divine Mystery of Christmas with beautiful hymns and carols, Holy Communion, and a candlelit rendition of SilentNight.

DECEMBER 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY - There is no service this day. We wish everyone a very blessed Christmas Day! Please spend the day doing that which fills you with the Spirit of Christmas!