SUNDAY MORNINGS

​December 3 - 17 
8:30 & 10:00
December 24 at 9:00

​Matthew begins his story of Jesus with a genealogy—a genealogy that not only includes the names of great and important men in biblical history, but also the names of five women—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. In doing so, Matthew is not only breaking with the patriarchal practice of the kingly genealogies of surrounding nations, he is teaching us something. 

Each Sunday through December, we'll explore the story of one of these women. Their stories are messy, difficult, and profound. We'll resist the temptation to gloss over the uncomfortable parts and dive deeper into the message that God has for us as we begin to celebrate not just the birth of a baby and not only the birth of a king ... but the birth of a kingdom. ​

Watch Online

We encourage you to get a copy of "Advent at Home: A Family Guide to Advent and Christmas," written and compiled by Pastor Jim to help bring more depth and meaning to your home during the Christmas season. The word "advent" refers to the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day when we prepare our hearts for the arrival of Jesus. This guide will help you understand the different symbols of Christmas and the story of St. Nicholas. It also provides weekly advent readings, discussion questions, and activities to consider incorporating into your family's advent experience. Printed booklets are available at the Welcome Desk or you can download a digital copy below.
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Download the Advent at Home Family Guide

​Christmas Eve (Dec 24)​

4:00 PM & 5:30 PM
Both services on Christmas Eve are identical with a blend of traditional and contemporary music, the Christmas story, and a Candlelight Silent Night. You and your family are invited to stay after either service for treats, hot cocoa, and a special Christmas-themed photo-op for your family by the fireplace, all with live Christmas piano music in the background. The 4:00pm service will be streamed live. The recording will automatically be available to be viewed anytime after the service ends. Click the video here to access the Christmas Eve Service livestream.