Advent and Christmas
at Peace
Advent | Christmas Eve | Christmas Day
Blue Christmas | Lessons & Carols
The arrival of Jesus as Christ the King reminds us that all the powers of sin, death, and evil in this world hold no authority. In Jesus, the kingdom of God arrives here on earth, and changes everything that we know for the better!
Advent
Worship and Study
During this season of Advent, we count the days as we anticipate the birth of Jesus. Join us for some additional and extra special opportunities of worship and study while we watch and wait for Jesus.
On Wednesdays during Advent, we’ll continue our Adult Bible Study in the mornings, as well as an additional study in the evenings, featuring Mary’s Magnificat: a song of prayer and praise from Jesus’ mother (more details below). And this scripture will also be featured at our additional Wednesday morning and evening worship services during the season of Advent. Come and join us at 11:30am or 7:05pm for the beauty of Holden Evening Prayer, led by song leaders at all services, and with strings in the evening.
We’ll continue to hear the good news every Saturday night and Sunday morning, but we hope these Wednesday additions of worship and study will be a great practice of faith for your Advent.
Come explore Mary’s Magnificat (song) as written in the Gospel of Luke. Using Martin Luther’s commentary, we will dive into the song’s timeless message: soli deo gloria—to God alone be the glory!
Option 1: Sunday mornings
Dec 7-21, 9-9:50am • Shalom Room
Includes rolls and coffee.
Option 2: Wednesday mornings
Dec 3-17, 10:30-11:30am • Gathering Place
Includes a fellowship time 10:00-10:30am, worship 11:30-12:10, and a light lunch 12:10-1. Freewill donation will be taken for the lunch. Come for just the study or the whole morning experience!
Option 3: Independent Study
Find the study guide posted on the Information Wall.
Christmas Eve
Worship
12:30pm | 1:45pm | 3:00pm
4:30pm | 6:00pm | 7:30pm | 9:00pm
At Christmas Eve, we celebrate the Christ child as the light of the world. Carols are sung, candles lit, and the Word of God comes to life in the reading of scripture, a hope-filled message.
Join us for Christmas Eve at Peace! Whether you’ve been here since the beginning, or you’re brand new to this faith community, we’d love for you to join our church family for Christmas. Join us on Wednesday, December 24, for any of our Christmas Eve worship services. We’re offering a diverse lineup of worship styles, including both modern and kid-friendly services (at 12:30pm, 1:145pm, and 3pm), as well as familiar, traditional services (4:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm, 9pm). Each one of these special times of worship will feature a variety of music—from children’s choir to strings—and ALL of them will tell the good news of Jesus Christ and his birth. And don’t forget: if you want to join us for our delicious, house-made meal on Christmas Eve, register today to save a place for you and your guests at the table. See you there!
All services will also be live-streamed for a worship experience at home. Join us online by clicking here and don’t forget to have a candle ready for Silent Night!
Enjoy a turkey dinner with friends and family from Peace! Dinner will be served on Wednesday, December 24, in the Fellowship Hall, 4-7pm. Freewill offering will be collected to ensure we can offer a meal again next year. Please RSVP by December 21!
Available to help serve the meal? Contact Holly.
Blue Christmas
Comfort & Support
Blue Christmas is a service for those who are grieving this holiday season. If you have experienced a loss in your life and are in search of Christ’s comfort and promise during this longest night, join us for a quiet and contemplative service at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 21. Hosted both in-person and online, we offer this quiet and contemplative service to provide you with an opportunity to join with others in prayer, to be honest about the difficult feelings of grief, and to focus on God's peace and healing love in the midst of suffering. If you’re looking for Christ this season, come gather in gentleness with us.
Christmas Day
Word, light, and life
10am
Join this worship celebration on Christmas Day with Holy Communion!
This service in the Sanctuary will be filled with traditional carols led by piano that warm our hearts. Worship will be about an hour. Dress as you feel comfortable! Worship at Peace is for all ages, so expect a worship service that adapts to the needs of multi-generations.
This service will also be live-streamed for a worship experience in the safety and comfort of your home. Join us online by clicking here!
Lessons & Carols
Worship
5:30pm
8:00am | 9:00am | 10:10am | 11:15am
Christ is born—and our joyous celebration continues with song! Join us for a special service of Christmas lessons and carols on the weekend of December 27-28. At this festive and friendly service, we’ll gather around the stories of scripture and words of song to hear all about Jesus’ arrival here on earth as our savior. Come ready to sing your favorite Christmas carols, and don’t forget to wear your favorite ugly sweater.
This service will also be live-streamed for a worship experience in the safety and comfort of your home. Join us online by clicking here!
How to Find Us
We’re located at the corner of 41st Street and Larch Avenue with entrances on all sides of the church. There is a large parking lot that wraps around the building, and street parking is available on Larch Ave and 43rd Street.
If you’re joining us online, head to peacelutheran.com/Live, find the services on our YouTube Channel, or hop over to our Facebook Page!
Contact the church (info@peacelutheran.com or 361-3683) for transportation times and options!
