DEC 7 | Randall Hall | 9 AM

The annual Lazarus Toy Sale returns with a wide selection of new and gently used toys for sale just in time for the holiday season. This outreach event is prepared the night before by our Episcopal Youth Community.

DEC 7 | Home of Hugh + Ginger Underwood | 5 PM

The Aged to Perfection group (65+) will enjoy a holiday social at the home of Hugh and Ginger Underwood. If you have questions or would like to RSVP, contact Mary Anna Ezell, 205.242.8209

DEC 8 | Randall Hall | 10 AM

During our Annual Parish Meeting, we look back on 2024 and also ahead to the coming year. We will meet at 10 AM together to hear from Paul+ and key leaders, as well as select new Vestry members. We consider this one of our most important churchwide gatherings. 

DEC 8 | Nave | 6 PM

This service originated at King’s College in Cambridge, England in 1918 to offer comfort to people who were grieving, injured or exhausted at the end of World War I. It is celebrated across many traditions. Join us for biblical readings and beautiful seasonal music. Learn more here.

DEC 15 | Assisted Living Facilities | 3-5 PM

All ages are invited to join in caroling at 3 PM at Pine Valley and then Capstone Village at 4 PM. Jingle bells and song sheets will be provided. If you have any questions, contact Laurel.

DEC 19 | Nave | 6 PM

The holidays for many can be both a time of joy, but also a painful time in the absence of loved ones. A Blue Christmas service is a reflective worship service that allows space to acknowledge grief and loss, and also experience hope and healing.

DEC 22 | Randall Hall | 4 PM

The Christmas Pageant is guaranteed to make you smile and remind you that Jesus came among us in the humblest of ways. We hope you’ll mark your calendar to come experience the Christs Kids interpretation of the classic story of Jesus’ birth. 

DEC 24 | Nave

We have several service options on Christmas Eve. Please make plans to attend the service that works best for you and your family: 4 PM-Nursery and overflow room available; 7 PM-Nursery and overflow room available; 11 PM-come ring in Christmas Day

DEC 25 | Nave | 10 AM

The long, long wait is over and the BIG Day is finally here! We have spent an entire season preparing to welcome Christ into the world. Now, it’s finally time to gather and make a joyful noise in celebration of Christ’s birth. 

DEC 29 | Nave | 11 AM

We will only have 7:30 AM and 10 AM services on this Sunday. You are welcome to attend the 10 AM service in your PJs and have your child bring a new toy to be blessed after at 11. A wonderful way to practice gratitude and acknowledge God’s gifts to us.

Seasonal Resources

Advent: The Once & Future Coming of Jesus Christ

Advent Word Meditation Email

Follow Christ Church Instagram and search #AdventWordCEC for reflections from parishioners