Christmas at Saint John

The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the greatest events in world history. So much so, that time itself is centered around it. We date things BC (“before Christ”) or AD (anno Domini, meaning “the year of Our Lord”).

But why is it so important? Why did the Son of God choose to become an infant? What does it mean for you and me today? Come and hear anew the story of Jesus’ birth and learn how His story affects your story.

Below is our schedule of services this Christmas...

Children’s Christmas Program • December 14 • 9:00am

The children of our congregation will be telling the story of Jesus’ birth at their annual children’s Christmas program on the Third Sunday in Advent. Come and hear their recitations and their songs, coupled with various hymns and carols that extol our newborn Savior.

Christmas Eve • December 24 • 4:00 & 9:00pm

Join us on Christmas Eve for our candlelight services of Lessons & Carols. These services feature God’s promises of old and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, interspersed with carols and special music. Come and experience the light of a love so incredible — the Father’s love, lying in a manger, for you — that you will return home renewed, forgiven, filled with joy and heavenly peace. Come early and enjoy the special music.

Christmas Day • December 25 • 9:00am

O come, all ye faithful, and join us as we continue our celebration of Christ’s birth with a festive Divine Service on Christmas Day. In the beginning was the Word. This same Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth. Join us as we ponder anew the Christmas Gospel, sing Christmas hymns, listen to special choral and instrumental music, and partake of the Christmas sacrament.

Epiphany • January 4 • 9:00am

The Church’s celebration of the Epiphany of Our Lord recalls the visit of the magi to the baby Jesus and the Scriptural truth that this Christ-child is for all people. Is there more to Epiphany than a special star, gold, frankincense, and myrrh? Yes! Join us for this festive Divine Service as we take to heart three Scriptural texts, coupled with beautiful Epiphany hymns and a meal more precious than the magi’s gifts.

“You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21