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Advent & Christmas Eve 2024

Special Advent & Christmas Events

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Caroling on the Corner

ENGAGE EVENT

Sunday, December 15th | 4:30pm-5:30pm

Aldersgate UMC (Front Lawn)

Join us for an evening of fellowship and joy as we sing some well-known Christmas carols on the front lawn of the church.

ALL ARE WELCOME! BRING A FRIEND!

Join us on Sunday, December 15th, for an evening of celebrating the coming birth of Jesus Christ through praise, fellowship, and song! We'll have refreshments and will even get the fire pit going. In the event of rain (or other foul weather), we will shift inside to Founders Hall.

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MUSICIANS & READERS NEEDED!

We are in need of musicians (brass and woodwind players) and lay readers for this year's Caroling on the Corner event. If you would like to participate in this event as a musician or lay reader, please CLICK HERE to sign up.


Musicians should contact Jeff Long (jweblong@gmail.com) with any questions or for more information.

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If you have questions or would like more information about this event, please contact Beth Bachmore (bbachmore@aldersgate.net).

ALL ARE WELCOME! BRING A FRIEND!

Join us on Sunday, December 15th, for an evening of celebrating the coming birth of Jesus Christ through praise, fellowship, and song! We'll have refreshments and will even get the fire pit going. In the event of rain (or other foul weather), we will shift inside to Founders Hall.

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MUSICIANS & READERS NEEDED!

We are in need of musicians (brass and woodwind players) and lay readers for this year's Caroling on the Corner event. If you would like to participate in this event as a musician or lay reader, please CLICK HERE to sign up.


Musicians should contact Jeff Long (jweblong@gmail.com) with any questions or for more information.

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If you have questions or would like more information about this event, please contact Beth Bachmore (bbachmore@aldersgate.net).

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Youth Christmas Baking Party

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENT

Sunday, December 15th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Aldersgate UMC (Guback Center)

All youth are invited to get into the Christmas spirit!

All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to celebrate the season! We'll be decorating cookies, watching a holiday movie, sipping hot cocoa, and having a blast. Come spread some cheer and get into the Christmas spirit with us!

All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to celebrate the season! We'll be decorating cookies, watching a holiday movie, sipping hot cocoa, and having a blast. Come spread some cheer and get into the Christmas spirit with us!

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Longest Night - Service of Light

SUPPORT & CARE

Saturday, December 21st | 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Aldersgate UMC (Founders Hall)

Join us on the longest night of the year to connect, share, support, and pray with our Aldersgate family.

While the Christmas season is a time of joy, we know Christmas can be very difficult for many - especially if you have lost a loved one over the last year or longer, a job, a pet, a relationship, or if you are dealing with health issues.


Grief can leave us lonely and feeling disconnected. Please join us on the longest night of the year to connect, share, support, and pray with our Aldersgate family in a special service at 4:00pm on Saturday, December 21st, in Founders Hall. We'll share together, listen to each other, and pray together, while lighting four candles to reflect hope and healing.


Our time will be facilitated by Grief Counselor and Aldersgate member Chesley Simpson, our Wellness Coordinator Judy Jurkowski, along with pastoral and liturgical guidance from Pastor Randy.


Please contact Judy Jurkowski (jjurkowski@aldersgate.net) for more information or with any questions.

While the Christmas season is a time of joy, we know Christmas can be very difficult for many - especially if you have lost a loved one over the last year or longer, a job, a pet, a relationship, or if you are dealing with health issues.


Grief can leave us lonely and feeling disconnected. Please join us on the longest night of the year to connect, share, support, and pray with our Aldersgate family in a special service at 4:00pm on Saturday, December 21st, in Founders Hall. We'll share together, listen to each other, and pray together, while lighting four candles to reflect hope and healing.


Our time will be facilitated by Grief Counselor and Aldersgate member Chesley Simpson, our Wellness Coordinator Judy Jurkowski, along with pastoral and liturgical guidance from Pastor Randy.


Please contact Judy Jurkowski (jjurkowski@aldersgate.net) for more information or with any questions.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Sunday, December 24th

3pm | Contemporary Worship + Pop-Up Children's Pageant

Candlelight Worship Service with Communion (nursery available for 3 & under)

Pop-Up Children's Pageant open to all children in worship - no rehearsal required!

5pm | Contemporary Worship

Candlelight Worship Service with Communion (nursery available for 3 & under)

7pm & 9pm | Traditional Worship

Candlelight Worship Service with Communion (no nursery available)

Live stream will be available for 5pm & 7pm services (CLICK HERE)

Live nativity animals from 3:30pm - 7:00pm on the Front Lawn

Come see Chewy the Camel!

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