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Christmas Services
December 24th
4:00pm - Carol Sing
4:30pm - Family Service
9:00pm - Traditional Eucharist
December 25th
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (spoken)
December 28th
8:30am - Morning Prayer
10:00am - Christmas Lessons and Carols
Emmanuel - God with us
In the Anglican Tradition, there are two gospel selections from which the preacher may use for their Christmas services. The first is the much beloved Christmas narrative found in Luke 2:1-20. The picture of the Holy family together, surrounded by the ox, donkey, sheep, and shepherds is a familiar one. Whether it stirs a memory of playing a shepherd in the Christmas pageant or simply having put out a nativity in one's home, this is the image that is often evoked at Christmas.
The second gospel option, which the preacher can use, is taken from the beginning of the gospel according to John. Many preachers preach from it on Christmas morning.
The narrative from John is deeply theological. There is no mention of Mary or Joseph. There are no angels or shepherds. Instead John begins with creation: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning... The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father full of grace and truth. (John 1:1-2, 14).
Two very different Christmas stories of the Incarnation, yet both have the same message: Emmanuel - God with us.
As we enter into the 12 Days of Christmas, beginning on December 25th, may we rejoice in the Word made flesh, Jesus. May we receive Christ anew this season, and
I pray that the hope, peace, joy, and love of the Christ Child be with you now and ever more.
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Christmas Blessings,
Rev. Elizabeth Sipos
Weekly Worship Schedule
Thursday 10:00am - Holy Eucharist (spoken BAS*)
Sunday 8:30am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken BAS*)
Sunday 10:00am - Choral Eucharist (power point & livestreamed)
*BAS - Book of Alternative Services
Do you have questions or are struggling with your faith? Did you want to learn more about the Anglican tradition and baptism? Are you interested about joining our community? Feel free ​to contact Rev. Elizabeth Sipos at 807-767-4711
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