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Christmas at Westminster
The services and concerts listed below are free and open to the public. Each will occur in-person and via livestream. Click here to watch.
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
DECEMBER 11 • 10:30 AM IN THE SANCTUARY AND ONLINE
Under the direction of Rev. Nutter Dowling and Sarah Williams, Westminster’s youth ministries offer a presentation of the Nativity story with a timely message.
THE LONGEST NIGHT
DECEMBER 21 • 4:44 PM IN THE SANCTUARY AND ONLINE
At sundown on the longest night of the year, prayers will be offered for those we have lost during this difficult year.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
DECEMBER 22 • 7:30 PM IN THE SANCTUARY AND ONLINE
Ring in the season with classical masterworks, congregational carols, and handbell favorites, presented by the Westminster Choirs and orchestra.
ORGAN RECITAL
DECEMBER 23 • 7:30 PM IN THE SANCTUARY AND ONLINE
Garrett F. Martin offers a program of sacred and secular favorites on the newly refurbished Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ.
CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY-LED SERVICE
DECEMBER 24 • 5 PM IN THE SANCTUARY AND ONLINE
Rev. Leach and Rev. Nutter Dowling will read the Christmas Story as children assemble the créche.
EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
DECEMBER 24 • 10 PM IN THE SANCTUARY AND ONLINE
The Westminster Choir, Handbell Choir, and Orchestra lead the Festival of Lessons and Carols, with biblical readings and music anticipating the birth of Jesus.
PASTOR’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
DECEMBER 25 • PREMIERES AT 9 AM, ONLINE ONLY
Rev. Leach offers prayers and well-wishes for the season in an online message.
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP
DECEMBER 25 • 10:30 AM IN THE SANCTUARY AND ONLINE
One service will be offered on Christmas Day, in the Sanctuary and livestreamed.
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