Christ Episcopal Church
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Sunday, December 22 at 8:00 a.m. in Old Brick
9:00 a.m. Family Worship in New Brick
and 10:30 a.m. with music and choir in the New Brick Sanctuary
10:30 a.m. is livestreamed via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube
Join us for Holy Eucharist at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. in New Brick, as well as youth and adult formation classes and coffee hour fellowship.
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The Greening of the Church
Sunday, December 22nd at 12:00 noon in the New Brick Sanctuary
A Christ Church tradition, the Greening of the Church is a time to gather and collectively decorate the campus in its holiday best. Poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, and many other beautiful holiday items will be placed around the altars and sanctuaries to help make this holiday complete. We'll start in New Brick at 11 a.m. on Saturday, so we encourage everyone to lend a hand. All ages are welcome!
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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 22nd at 6:00 p.m. in the New Brick Sanctuary
and via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube
Christ Church will hold a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in New Brick, a truly wonderful gathering whose origins date back to late 19th century England. All are most welcome to join us in this celebration of glorious carols, anthems, and hymns led by our wonderful choir, interspersed with Bible passages. Please join us - in person or online - for an evening of joyful expression, in word and song, of the greatest story that has ever been told.
Christ Church on Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Pageant at 4:00 p.m. in New Brick
Holy Eucharist at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. in the New Brick Sanctuary
and via the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube
Our incredible youth are featured in the 4:00 Christmas Eve worship at Christ Church, a family service that includes a live Nativity. All kids from pre-school - 5th grade are invited to have a role, so email us at info@christchurchcolumbia.org or call the Church Office to participate.
That evening, our excellent choir and instrumentalists will lead the seasonal music presentation before both uplifting evening services, so arrive at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. to grab great seats and join us as we celebrate in joyous song! Worship begins at 8:00 and 11:00 p.m.
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Celebrate Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25th at 10:00 a.m. in the New Brick Sanctuary
and livestreamed on the CEC website, Facebook, and YouTube
Christmas Day Eucharist is a truly wonderful service, and in 2024 it takes place in the Sanctuary of New Brick. And so, as the hymnist suggested... “Come and worship… worship Christ, the new-born King!”
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New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the New Brick Sanctuary
and also on our website, Facebook, and YouTube
Celebrating the first morning of the New Year is always special, so join us at 10 a.m. in New Brick for Holy Eucharist and a ringing in of the new year.