Christmas Eve Worship Times
Advent Schedule of Events - 2024
Mark your calendars and sign up for this year’s Advent Offerings:
December 1st, marks the beginning of Advent and the new church year. Advent is a sacred season of hopeful waiting—for the birth of Jesus at Christmas and for the time when Christ comes again, making all of Creation whole.
#LoveAlive Opportunities
Time & Talent Tour
Following worship, all are welcome stop by stations around gathering area and sanctuary to learn about ways to serve.
December 1st | After 10AM Worship
Contact: Pastor Amy amy@shortnorthchurch.org
Advent Study “The Weary World Rejoices”
A FREE 4-week Advent Devotional Study “The Weary World Rejoices” by Kate Bowler. Join us as we reflect on Advent’s promises of truth, compassion, restoration, and justice in the midst of our weariness. Click HERE for the free downloadable study.
Sundays in December (12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22)
After Worship | SNC Gathering Area
Contact: Pastor Mimi mluebbers@shortnorthchurch.org
Young Adults Advent Book Study “The Heart That Grew Three Sizes”
A 4-week Grinch themed Advent Book Study “The Heart That Grew Three Sizes” by Matt Rawle. Join us as we look at a familiar classic through the lens of faith and see how Christ speaks to us through our culture. Click HERE to purchase the book.
Sundays (11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22)
After Worship | SNC Upstairs Parlor (Pastor Hannah’s Office)
Contact: Kathryn Ranieri kmr51892@gmail.com
Holiday Hop Tree Sale
3 volunteers needed for each 2-hour time slot, to help Short North Alliance and Oakland Nursery sell holiday trees. A portion of the proceeds benefit NLCO. CLICK HERE to Volunteer.
December 7th | 11:30AM-8PM | Short North Holiday Hop
Contact: Pastor Mimi mluebbers@shortnorthchurch.org
Middle School Christmas Party
Wear your favorite holiday sweater and celebrate the holidays with friends. RSVP to Anna!
December 11th | 6:30-8PM | RSVP to Anna for Address
Contact: Anna Field afield@shortnorthchurch.org
Love Alive Clean Up
An outdoor community clean up, supplies provided. No RSVP Required.
December 15th | 4PM | Meet at SNC Sign
Contact: Carolyn Gifford scgifford90@gmail.com
Soul Sisters
Join us for a special Soul Sisters holiday party and fellowship. Please RSVP to Pastor Amy by December 15th for the address.
December 17th | 6PM | RSVP to Amy for Address
Contact: Pastor Amy amy@shortnorthchurch.org
Candles & Carols YoWo™
Christmas Eve style yoga with movement, live music, candles and carols. This event fills up fast, RSVP is required!
December 18th | 7PM | Linworth UMC
Contact: Pastor Amy amy@shortnorthchurch.org
RSVP: Click HERE to save your spot at YoWo™
SNC Serving Opportunity: NLCO Dinner
SNC will be providing and serving dinner for NLCO January 2nd from 6-8:30PM in the lower level. Volunteers are needed to cook, set up, serve, sing, clean up & more.
January 2nd | 6-8:30PM | SNC Lower Level
Contact: Pastor Mimi mluebbers@shortnorthchurch.org
Click HERE to sign up
Holiday Worship Services
Candles & Carols YoWo™| Wednesday, December 18th | 7PM @ Linworth UMC (7070 Bent Tree Blvd.) | RSVP HERE
Christmas Eve Breakfast Service | Tuesday, December 24th | 10AM
Candles & Carols Christmas Eve Service | Tuesday, December 24th | 7PM
Carols & Breakfast Church | Sunday, December 29th | 8AM
Carols & Star Reflection Service | Sunday, December 29th | 10AM
Breakfast Church | Sunday, January 5th | 8AM
Epiphany, Star Words & Communion Service | Sunday, January 5th | 10AM