Advent
with Myers Park Presbyterian Church
Our Advent theme, The Glorious Impossible, draws inspiration from Madeline L’Engle’s book of the same name and invites us to discover joy, hope, and the God who brings the impossible to life.
Advent Faith Formation
Sunday, December 8
A105/107 & A104
We have two special Advent speakers this day:
- 9 a.m. – Explore the stories and lives of Elizabeth and Mary with Jacq Lapsley, President of Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- 11:15 a.m. – Marvel at how God entered into the world through the miraculous ordinary with Kathy Izard as she shares stories from her new book, Trust the Whisper.
Service of Remembrance & Hope
Sunday, December 8 | 5 p.m.
Sanctuary
A meaningful worship service designed for those who are grieving the death of a loved one during the holiday season.
A light supper to follow.
Handel's Messiah
Monday, December 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Sanctuary
The Chancel Choir presents Handel’s Messiah, the iconic choral masterpiece celebrating the wonder and joy of Christ’s birth.
Mark your calendar for this free event!
Good News Night
Wednesday, December 11 | 6 p.m.
Oxford Hall
Kindergarteners and their families are invited to share the Good News of Christ’s birth through scripture, story, and song. Kindergarteners will also receive their first Bibles, placing the Good News in their hands for their hearts to discover!
Advent Lights
Sunday, December 15 | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Outreach Center
Join us for an evening of caroling, cookies, and Christmas cheer for all ages! This year features a cookie swap – bring a dozen cookies to share and fill a box to take home.
PW Christmas Communion
Tuesday, December 17 | 9:30 a.m.
Narthex, Sanctuary, & Oxford Hall
Women of the church are invited to celebrate Advent with fellowship at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10 a.m., and complimentary brunch at 11 a.m.
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 22 | 10 a.m.
Sanctuary & Oxford Hall
Join us for a beloved Advent tradition of a music-filled service reaching from the prophecies through the birth of Christ.
CHRISTMAS
with 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.
Sunday After Christmas
December 29 | 10 a.m.
Sanctuary
We will gather to worship and celebrate the Christmas season with one service in the Sanctuary.
Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 5 | 10 a.m.
Sanctuary & Oxford Hall
We will return to two concurrent services on this day.