God of our Salvation, we come to you on this wondrous night to gather in praise, to lift up your name with friend, family, and stranger. In the beginning, your creative work began with a word, and tonight, your creation continues with the Word … [Continue reading] about Prayers of the People: Christmas Eve
Christmas Affirmation
We believe that God has come to us as a little child, making our weakness his strength, securing our salvation by becoming one of us, blessing us with with a steadfast savior, filling our hearts with joy to be shared with one another. We believe … [Continue reading] about Christmas Affirmation
prayer: you break forth
God of all Goodness and Grace, tonight, you break forth into a world waiting in wonder. So long we have waited, so long we have watched, so long we have wondered what tonight would bring. To you we ascribe all thanksgiving and praise for you … [Continue reading] about prayer: you break forth
CTW: newborn Light
We gather in the darkness of evening to celebrate the newborn Light. With family and friends we worship and adore the Christ-child. With Mary we will ponder these things in our hearts. With Joseph we will give thanks to the Lord for God’s … [Continue reading] about CTW: newborn Light
Christmas Eve wreath lighting
Lighting the Four Candles (the sung response between each candle is optional. For the Christ Candle liturgy, scroll to the bottom) Together, we light this candle of hope to represent the longing that resides in our hearts: for a safer … [Continue reading] about Christmas Eve wreath lighting
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