Christmas Pageant - December 24
Be part of this annual West Side tradition - the "Pop-Up" Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve at 10:00 am! No advance preparation is needed. Just come to church 15 minutes before the service starts and pick up a costume (animals, wise men, shepherds, angels). Children of all ages - preschool through 7th grade - will be invited to participate in the interactive telling of the Christmas story. Join us in the narthex for cookies, crafts and carols after worship!
Christmas Eve Worship - December 24
3:00 pm* - Traditional Lessons and Carols, featuring a brass ensemble, full choir, children's choirs and an interactive children's worship service for K-3 kids
6:30 pm* - Contemporary Candlelight Worship, featuring a live band singing carols and contemporary songs of the season, and the sharing of candlelight
10:00 pm - Traditional Candlelight Worship, featuring a full choir, string ensemble, bell choir, sharing of candlelight, and a closing carol sing
* Childcare will be available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Advent Mission Campaign
During the season of Advent, please help us bring hope – and humanity – to those who are suffering in Israel and Palestine, those who are being crushed by medical debt in this country, and those in our area who are struggling to provide Christmas gifts for their children.
Our Advent Mission Campaign – Emmanuel’s Heart: Humanity in Action – focuses on three nonprofit organizations:
- RIP Medical Debt has eliminated nearly $10.4 billion in medical debt for more than 7 million families since it was founded in 2014 by two debt collection executives who wanted to make a difference. But there’s still a long way to go. Every day, 1 in 2 Americans choose between paying medical bills and covering basic needs.
- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with partners on the ground to provide humanitarian assistance in Israel and Palestine, including medical supplies, shelter, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), food and non-food items, mental health and psychosocial support, and more.
- Social Service Association (SSA) of Ridgewood and Vicinity, a food security organization based at the Ridgewood Train Station, distributes gift cards, toys and other holiday items to families with school-aged children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford presents.
Will you help us reach our goal of raising $45,000 by Christmas Eve – $20,000 for RIP Medical Debt, $20,000 for PDA and $5,000 for SSA?
Thank you so much for your support!
The Women of Advent Bible Study - December 12 and 19
The Bible's "Christmas" stories feature several fascinating and important female characters: Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist; Anna, daughter of Phanuel; and of course, Mary, the mother of Jesus. We'll look closely at the narratives involving these characters with special attention on the role of Mary in the history of Christian spirituality. Join us on Zoom December 12 and 19 at 7:00 pm.
