Advent Devotional
There are so many things to wonder about at Christmas. We wonder what it means for God to become human? How a virgin could have a baby? What made these wise people follow a star in the first place? Why God chose to come? What it was like to hear the angels singing about the birth of Jesus? Behind all those questions is a deep sense of wonder and awe about our God who comes as a baby in an unexplainable way to save us.
We see a little bit of it in the child-like wonder of the season. The contagious joy found in singing Christmas carols. The house all decked out in Christmas lights. The hope of seeing your loved one’s face when you found them the perfect Christmas gift.
Pick up a devotional at the church, download below or in the weekly Soundings or read daily on Facebook. Listen to our soundtrack below via Spotify.
Download the Advent Devotional
Preparing for Christmas
Join us as we prepare for Christmas through one or all of these events. Contact the church office for details about joining us as we prepare for Jesus birth through connecting, serving and growing!
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Help those in need this Advent by collecting one item of food each day to give to the St Mary's Food Bank. Bring your food to church on Christmas Eve or by January 7.
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The Christmas Star
On the first Christmas, people found themselves following a mysterious Star that led them to the truth of God’s love for all humanity. We light these paper lantern stars as a beacon of hope, peace, joy and love in our weary world. May this light shine in your home just like it did for those who followed the Star to the Christ Child.
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November 26 | 9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Help decorate the church for Advent through an interactive lessons and carols worship service.
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November 29 | 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
The Christmas season is hard when our hearts are hurting. You are not alone. This is a gentle, contemplative service for all of us carrying pain, grief, or overwhelming feelings of loss this season. We have all gone through a lot this year. Join us to name all that we are carrying and receive comfort and joy from our Savior.
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December 2 | 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Mission del Sol Courtyard
Join us as we prepare for Advent outdoors with fun crafts, games, a visit with Santa, and brunch at the Noel Cafe. Free event.
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December 6, 13, & 20 | 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
Gather for a thirty minute service of song, prayer and scripture as we prepare ourselves for Christmas. Join in person or online.
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December 10 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Meet in front of Mission Hall
Join us to sing carols in our neighborhood followed by cookies and hot chocolate.
