Advent & Christmas

Hanging of the Greens Service

1st Sunday in Advent
Together we read scriptures, sing Advent and Christmas carols, and decorate our Gothic Sanctuary in casual fashion. It is a festive service, filled with Advent decorations, symbolism, and music as we prepare to celebrate the arrival of a special holiday season.

Lessons and Carols: Traditional Candlelight Service

2nd or 3rd Sunday in Advent
Our Traditional Candlelight Service, which was originated in 1942 during the pastorate of Dr. Paul E. Martin, will feature our entire music ministry group (children, youth, and adult choirs, Asbury Ringers, and organ), presenting the joy of Christmas music.

Christmas Choir Concert or Other Musical Concert

3rd or 4th Sunday in Advent
The chancel choir and orchestra present a special concert on the Sunday before Christmas.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve, 7:00 P.M.

This service of worship and candlelight is one of the highlights of the Christmas season. We will have Holy Communion, "O Holy Night" will be sung, Dr. Allen will preach, and we will close the service with candles lighting the darkness while we sing "Silent Night." This is one of the most sacred and beautiful services of the entire Christian year.

New Year Organ Concert

2nd or 3rd Friday in January at 7:00 p.m.
Our organist, Dr. Kiyo Watanabe, gives annual organ concerts on our magnificent 79-rank Garland Pipe Organ.

Lent & Easter

Ash Wednesday Service Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 P.M. Good Friday Easter Service with Lily Procession Easter Sunday, 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.

Summer

Old-Time Revival Services, Sundays in July, 10:30 A.M.

Holy Communion

Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month in Perkins Chapel right after both 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. worship services. Holy Communion is also celebrated during regular worship services on selected Sundays (e.g., World Communion Sunday) and during special services (e.g., Christmas Eve) throughout the year.

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