Christmas Season Services
A Service of Lessons & Carols December 15
10:15 a.m. (In person and via Zoom)
Church Sanctuary
Ring in the season on Sunday, December 15, at 10:15 a.m. with this festive musical celebration of Advent and Christmas, based on the famous service at King's College, Cambridge. The Christ Church Parish Choir will serenade you with beloved carols ranging from the medieval era to the present and invite you to join us in singing your favorite seasonal hymns. The service features reflective and joyful carols by Craig Hella Johnson, David Willcocks, Shawn Kirchner, James MacMillan, and others. Note: This service does not include Eucharist so anyone wishing to receive communion will need to come to the 8:00 a.m. service.
Longest Night Service December 19
7:00 p.m. (In person only)
St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View
In recognition that the Christmas season can be full of grief and sorrow, and complicated for various reasons, Christ Church is partnering with St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Mountain View again this year to offer a contemplative service near the Winter Solstice. All are welcome to attend The Longest Night, hosted by St. Timothy’s, on Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m. Bring your heartache, bring your longing, bring your sorrow and your hope: together, we’ll hold these in prayer and offer them to God in word and song. St. Timothy’s is located at 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View.
Christmas Eve Family-Friendly Service with Pageant December 24
4 p.m. (In person and via Zoom)
Church Sanctuary
Enjoy our family-friendly service of Holy Eucharist celebrating the birth of Jesus. The first part of the service features our annual Christmas Eve Pageant, featuring the youngest members of our Parish, inter-mixed with many beloved Christmas carols. Join us for this joyful Christmas celebration.
Christmas Eve Recital followed by Candlelight Eucharist with Choir December 24
8:30 p.m. (In person and via Zoom) 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Eucharist
Church Sanctuary
A beautiful recital of Christmas music presented by the Christ Church music program. Whether or not you join us for the Christmas recital, you are warmly invited to our Choral Christmas Eve Eucharist. Full of your favorite Christmas music, lessons and a chance to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
A Twelfth Night Celebration January 5
6:00 p.m. (In person and via Zoom)
Parish Hall and Church Sanctuary
Christ Church has a long-established tradition of celebrating 12th Night on the last day of the Christmas season in the church year. Come join the fun on Sunday, January 5, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. as we continue this tradition in partnership with St. Timothy's Episcopal Church. Bring a hearty appetizer, a dessert, or something more substantial to share. There will be activities for children, we’ll sing carols, drink wassail (non-alcoholic options will be available), crown the King and Queen, and enjoy the Herod Play together in the Parish Hall. Then we’ll follow the Three Kings into the church for a short but beautiful candlelight service. All are welcome!