Advent
at Myers Park Presbyterian Church
This Advent we’ll explore the prophecies of yesterday and the promises of tomorrow to find strength and hope for today.
Advent Devotions
Emails sent every weekday at 6 a.m.
December 1-25, 2025
Our members and pastors have written special devotions for each weekday during Advent. Subscribe to our “Daily Devotion” email list at the link below if you’d like to receive them.
Service of Remembrance and Hope
December 7, 5 p.m.
Sanctuary
A quiet, meaningful service for reflection and comfort followed by a light dinner.
Glorias!
December 8, 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
The Chancel Choir and orchestra present Vivaldi’s Gloria and Randol Bass’s Gloria in a festive evening of music.
Advent Lights
December 14, 4 p.m.
Providence Hall & Playground
Join members of all ages for an evening of fun, food, and festivity. This year includes a cookie swap AND an ornament swap! Bring a dozen cookies to share and fill a box to take home and/or bring an ornament to deck the trees and take another one home.
Presbyterian Women Christmas Communion
December 16, 9:30 a.m.
Sanctuary
Join the women of the church for a morning of worship followed by a complimentary brunch in Oxford Hall. We are excited to welcome this year’s speaker, Liz Corsig.
Lessons & Carols
December 21, 10 a.m.
Sanctuary & Oxford Hall
Join us in worship for a cherished tradition of scripture and song leading us toward Christmas.
Christmas
at Myers Park Presbyterian Church
Christmas Eve Services
December 24
2 p.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary and Oxford Hall
5 p.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary and Oxford Hall
8 p.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary with Communion
11 p.m. | Worship in the Sanctuary with Communion
All services will be livestreamed and conclude
with a candle lighting (glowsticks for the littles!).
Sunday After Christmas
December 28 | 10 a.m.
Sanctuary
We will gather to worship and celebrate the Christmas season with one service in the Sanctuary.
Epiphany
Sunday, January 4 | 10 a.m.
Sanctuary & Oxford Hall
We will return to two concurrent services on this day.
Mental Health
during the
Holidays
The Most Difficult Time of The Year
These days can stir up all kinds of feelings, even the ones we’d rather not admit.
Some folks move through December with a full heart, while others are doing their best just to stay upright.
We’ve gathered a handful of ideas, small practices, and places to turn to find your footing.
Holiday Mental Health Resources
Some Simple Tips
Set a Ceiling: Before the calendar fills itself, choose how many evening commitments you can handle. Protect the rest. Your future self will thank you.
Notice What Drains You: Pay attention to which events, tasks, or people leave you steadier, and which leave you tapped out. Adjust your plans accordingly.
Keep Expectations Realistic: The goal isn’t a flawless month. Aim for “enjoyment with intention.”
Reach Out Before Things Snowball: If you’re overwhelmed, don’t wait until you’re at capacity. A quick check-in with a friend, pastor, or therapist can help you reset sooner rather than later.
Plan A Thing That’s Just for You: Read a chapter, take a walk, listen to music, or just take a moment with a hot cocoa. A small practice done regularly beats a big practice done never.