Advent & Christmas at CCA

WORSHIP

Advent Services

Midweek Eucharist
Wednesdays during Advent, Noon, In the Nave

Looking for a way to slow down during Advent? Then come join us on Wednesdays during Advent as we prepare our hearts for the nativity of our Lord. We are offering a simple midweek Eucharist service at noon from November 30th – December 21st.

Festival of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 11, 10:30 AM*^

The Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols has a long a rich tradition in the Anglican Church. First begun at King’s College Cambridge in the early 20th c., the service features all the Sunday morning choirs of Christ Church as well as carols from the congregation, all proclaiming the coming of the Christ child.

Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 19, 10:30 AM*^

In this intergenerational offering, CCA’s children, youth, and adults tell the story of the nativity in the context of Sunday morning eucharist.

* Nursery provided for infants through 4 years old.
^ Service Live streamed via YouTube

Christmas Services

Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24
6:30 PM Seasonal Music &  7 PM Service^

Our Christmas Eve service is a powerful and holy service with full choir, brass, timpani and candlelight celebrating the birth of the Christ child.

Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25
10:30 AM Service^

Join us on Christmas morning as we gather for a quiet eucharist.

Please note that nursery will not be available for the Christmas services.

MISSION

Worship fully. Spend less. Give more. Love all.

Last year, Americans spent $900 billion on gifts and parties, including $15 billion on “unwanted gifts.” One way we can change this is to reduce our Holiday spending by 10 percent and give this amount as a gift to the least, widows and orphans, in Jesus’ Name. Join Love for the Least Ministry and let’s make Christmas 2022 about Jesus!

Among this year’s Advent Conspiracy projects there are multiple opportunities to help provide food and relief for those in Africa, Iraq and Iran.

To give and or learn more about “Love for The Least” visit the links below:

Provide a beautiful gift of hope to veterans living in the Tiny Home Village and several homebound wounded – combat veterans.
Funds donated will bless 75 veterans this Christmas!

Any amount is greatly appreciated and wisely used.  This year the gift for our veterans includes:

  • a live wreath with a red bow. Delivered on December 15
  • a seat at the “Oh Night Divine” Veterans Black Tie Dinner to be held on December 16
  • a Christmas wish of their choice delivered in true Santa style on December 24
  • roundtrip airfare or busfare to see family in other towns or to bring a loved one to see them.

Visit their website to learn more.

While there are several ways to donate, one way is through CCA. Financial donatations can be made by check or Venmo app.  Please make a notation for “The Dive A Veteran Christmas” on the payment line of your check or in the Venmo app. Checks can be mailed to the church or left in the offering plate.

Life Together

Men’s Breakfast & Mission
Saturday, December 3
9 AM, Hebron Hall

The Men of CCA spend the first Saturday of each month in a time of fellowship and study. Following breakfast and a short program, several of the men stay to make lunches for delivery to nearby homeless camps in the city.

Women’s Ministry: “Keep Calm & Advent On!”
Sunday, December 4
6-7:30 PM, The Whitefield Center

“Keep Calm & Advent On” this Women’s Ministry event will be held at The Whitefield Center on Sunday, December 4. In this timely event, we discuss what Advent is about, how we can celebrate and incorporate family traditions and enjoy the peace this season brings.  All women are encouraged to join us! No RSVP needed. Light refreshments provided. Bring a friend!

Catechesis

Catechesis Course: Prayer
Sundays through December 18
9:15 AM,
The Gathering Place

Fr. Bryan’s redesigned catechesis program continues with The Prayer Course (Catechesis Part II). This 7 week course began on Sunday, October 30th, 2022, at 9:15 a.m. in the Gathering Place and will conclude on Sunday, December 18. The topic centers on Christian prayer with a special focus on the Lord’s Prayer.

The Commandments (Catechesis part III) begins on Sunday, January 8 and runs through February 26. Registration will be available the first week of December.

Nuts & Bolts of Worship:
An Introduction to Anglican Worship
Tuesday, December 6
6 – 8 PM, Hebron Hall

Do you ever wonder why do we do what we do in worship? Join Fr. Bryan for this special class on the history and theology of liturigical worship in the Anglican tradition. Class begins with light refreshments at 6:00 p.m. in Hebron Hall followed by interactive teaching in the Nave. Hebron Hall light refreshments will be provided.

Sunday School
Sundays, 9:15 AM, Various Locations

November 28

  • No Sunday School- Enjoy fellowship in Hebron Hall

December 4

  • Adult Sunday School: Teaching on Isaiah 11:1-10, Hebron Hall
  • Youth Sunday School: The Chapel
  • Children Sunday School: Gospel Play, Children’s Room

December 11

  • Adult Sunday School: Teaching on Isaiah 35:1-10
  • Youth Sunday School: The Chapel
  • Children Sunday School: Gospel Play, Children’s Room

December 18

  • Adult Sunday School: Teaching on Isaiah 7:10-17
  • Youth Sunday School: The Chapel
  • Children’s Sunday School: Gospel Play, Children’s Room

Sunday Schools Return on January 8, 2023