after our 10:00 a.m. worship) - Share in our tradition of preparing the Ivanhoe sanctuary to celebrate the arrival of our Lord, Jesus Christ. After decorating our beautiful sanctuary, gather in Fellowship Hall and share a dish at a Potluck Lunch. Please signup for which dish YOU will be sharing in the bulletin board downstairs.
Caroling, Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Come join the warmth and harmony of caroling. We’ll meet in the fellowship hall at 3 p.m. to form carpool groups and visit our shut-in community members. Not a singer? You’re welcome to join us around 5 p.m. for a joyful potluck dinner back at the church. Sign up at the coffee bar or email office@ivanhoechurch.org to be part of the celebration!
Christmas Play and Yule Fest, Sunday, December 22 at 10:00 a.m.
This year's play at our 10:00 a.m service will be “’Twas the Night Before Christmas", a fun celebration of this season of joy and will feature all our youth and chilren. Our annual Yule Fest will follow in the fellowship hall. You are invited to bring your favorite holiday dessert to share.
Longest Night Service, Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
For many of us, Christmas (and the holiday season) is a bittersweet time of year. It is a time for remembering both persons and events that have been a part of our lives in the past but that are now changed or gone. We offer a quiet, meditative sanctuary that makes time for remembering, sharing our laments with God, and preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. Join us for a time of silent reflection, specially selected music, and time for healing prayer from 6:300 p.m. until 7:300 p.m.
Candellight Christmas Eve Service, Tuesday, December 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Come follow the star to the Bethlehem window for worship at 8:00 p.m., including readings, carols, and the sharing the light with the world at our traditional candellight Christmas Eve service.
Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. - Join us at our usual worship time for a relaxing an fun morning of Christmas caroling in our Ivanhoe sanctuary.
