Advent and Christmas at Saint James
Waiting in anticipation
Each year, as we enter the Advent and Christmas seasons, we prepare our hearts and minds for the arrival of God into our world as an infant. During this time of quiet reflection, wonder and expectation, we invite everyone to explore the activities at Saint James to help deepen their Advent experience as we look forward to the birth of our Lord.
Advent Wreath-Making
Sunday, November 27th at 9:30 AM | Parish House Forum room
Advent wreath making typically takes place in the forum room of the parish house just prior to the beginning of Advent. All are invited to participate in this family, hands-on activity that makes it possible for participants to celebrate, in their homes, the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.
St. Nicholas Service
Saturday, December 10th beginning at 3:30 PM
This delightful tradition at Saint James celebrates the life of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra—better known to us as St. Nick. The event will be outdoors this year in the Memorial Garden, where children, youth and families, will enjoy the holiday lights, treats and a visit from St. Nicholas. The church will be open for attendees to walk through and experience the spirit of the holiday season!
In case of inclement weather, the service will move indoors to the sanctuary.
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 18th at 5 PM
With the Saint James choir and members of the Saint James Compline choir
The Anglican tradition of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols during the season of Advent dates back to 1880 when Edward White Benson (later to become Archbishop of Canterbury) designed the service for use on Christmas Eve in Cornwall, England.
*Children’s Mass and Pageant
December 24, 2022 | 6:30 PM
*Streamed live
Christmas Eve Services
6:30 PM: Candlelight Mass
*8:30 PM: Candlelight Mass | click here to view the stream
*10:45 PM: Musical prelude
*11:00 PM Midnight Mass with incense | click here to view the stream
Christmas Day
December 25 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with music
*December 25 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist with music
*Streamed live