CHRISTMAS
AT CHRIST CHURCH

We invite you to each of the events that celebrate the birth of our Savior.  Please forward this email to friends and family to invite them to join us in worship.  May your Christmas be blessed and full of joy.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Saturday, December 24
In the Church
 
2:00 PM Holy Eucharist and  Crèche Service is especially suitable for young children and their families, with the St. Nicholas Choir offering carols and leading the congregation in song; Rector Ruth Beresford preaching and presiding in worship.

4:00 PM Holy Eucharist is suitable for all ages, with the Christ Church Choir offering carols and leading the congregation in song; Rector Ruth Beresford preaching and presiding in worship.

6:00 PM Holy Eucharist  is a repeat of the 4:00 PM service with Associate Stephen Setzer preaching and Rector Ruth Beresford presiding in worship.

9:30 PM Choral Prelude for the Mass featuring
A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, with the Christ Church Choir and Chamber Orchestra.

10:00 PM Choral Eucharist is the  Midnight Mass for Christmas , with the Christ Church Choir offering carols and the choral mass setting by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, and leading the congregation in song; Rector Ruth Beresford preaching and Associate Stephen Setzer presiding in worship.

In the Chapel
 
4:00 PM Candlelight, Carols, and Communion is a service of Holy Eucharist suitable for all ages, with the Christ Church Choir Schola offering carols and leading the congregation in song, accompanied by a string quartet; Associate Stephen Setzer preaching and presiding in worship.

When you come for worship, remember

Child care is provided for infants and toddlers at 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00 PM in the Parish House, Room 104.  Doors open 30 minutes before each service and at 9:00 PM for seating before the Prelude of the 10:00 PM Mass.  Expect standing room only at 4:00 and 10:00 PM as we hear the Good News of our Redeemer's birth, receive the Sacrament of his Body, and share in the songs that resound with joyful praise.

As is our custom, the entire Christmas Offering is given away, pledged to support the work of Friendship House, St. Michael's School & Nursery, and our Global Missions program in the Dominican Republic.  Please give generously, that we may be a blessing to our neighbors in need.
CHRISTMAS DAY

Sunday, December 25 in the Church

 

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist is suitable for all ages, with the St. Cecilia Choir offering carols and leading the congregation in song; Associate Stephen Setzer preaching and Rector Ruth Beresford presiding in worship. Children (of all ages) are invited to bring their favorite Christmas gift for a blessing.
THE HOLY NAME

Sunday, January 1 in the Church

 

8:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite I; Rector Ruth Beresford preaching and presiding in worship.

 

10:00 AM Holy Eucharist, Rite II and Christmas Lessons & Carols, with the Christ Church Choir.

  
 ALL ARE WELCOME!  PLEASE JOIN US.
Need More Information?
Call (302) 655-3379 ~ Email info@christchurchde.org ~ Visit www.christchurchde.org