Advent and Christmas Activities in the Presbytery
Many Churches are hosting events during this Advent and Christmas season that are open to the public. If you have an event to share, please contact the Presbytery office at communications@ptcaweb.org.
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, Bloomington
2200 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431
December 13: Children’s Christmas Pageant, 10:30am
December 20: “Canticle of Joy,” a Christmas Contada written by Joseph M. Martin, 10:30am.
First Presbyterian Church, South St. Paul
535 20th Avenue North, South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075
December 20: Blue Christmas Service, 4pm.
December 24: “Christmas Around the World” Christmas Eve Service, 5pm.
December 24: Candelight Communion Service, 10pm.
Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, Burnsville
701 E 130th St, Burnsville, MN 55337
December 20: The PCA Choir presents a Christmas Cantata: Emanuel by Eugene Butler
Narratives and beautiful music to inspire us for the Christmas Season, 10:30am.
December 20: “A time of Christmas Quiet” Enter into a peaceful, candlelit setting for music played by Paul Berry and Sue Carlblom. 3pm.
December 20: A brief reflection on the Christmas story, 4:30pm.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Edina
6901 Normandale Road, Edina MN 55435
December 24: CPC Family Christmas Services; Identical 50-minute Christmas services designed especially for families with young children. 3pm and 5pm.
December 24: Christmas Eve Communion Service; A traditional service featuring music by a string quartet and soloists, and the Sacrament of Holy Communion. 7pm.
December 24: A Service of Lessons and Carols; A service featuring Scripture readings, carol singing, and special music by the Chancel Choir. 9pm.
December 24: The Table/Contemporary Worship; A contemporary service including the Sacrament of Holy Communion. 11pm.
Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church, Lino Lakes
Meeting at the Lino Lakes Senior Center, 1189 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN
December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service. Children are encouraged to worship with parents. Toddler/Infant care available. 5:30pm.
Hope Presbyterian Church, Richfield
7132 Portland Ave S , Richfield, MN 55423
December 24: Family Drama Service featuring the “Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” 2 and 4 pm.
December 24: Candlelight Service with Hope’s Choirs and Orchestras. 10pm.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
1200 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Free Parking for Sunday services and on Christmas Eve in the Orchestra Hall Ramp at 11th Street & Marquette Ave.
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December 10: Celtic Christmas Service; Join Celtic musicians Ann & Charlie Heymann in a candlelit liturgy. 7PM.
December 13: Advent Service of Lessons and Carols. Youth Choirs and Scandinavian musicians will take part. 8:30 and 10:30AM.
December 20: Christmas Festival Sunday; Westminster Handbell Ensemble, the Westminster Choir, and violinist Michael Sutton. 9 and 11AM.
December 24: Family Christmas Eve Service and Christmas Pageant. 4PM.
December 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve Services with the Westminster Choir. 8 and 10PM.
Central Presbyterian Church, St. Paul
500 Cedar St, St. Paul, MN 55101
December 13: TUBAChristmas! A concert and sing-a-long with over 100 tubas and euphoniums. Bring a tuba and join in! For more information please go to: http://cpcstpaul.org/events/tubachristmas.html. 4PM.
December 24: Twilight Service, 4PM.
December 24: Christmas Eve Service, 10PM.
Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
1620 East 46th Street Minneapolis MN 55407-3699
December 10: Sanctuary open for quiet reflection and meditation. Brief service of readings at 7:15. Service begins at 6:30PM.
December 17: Blue Christmas Service. Service of remembrance and healing. Christmas can be a difficult season when our lives don’t reflect the celebration of the culture. Come for a time apart, a time of acknowlegement and calm. Brief service is followed by the continuing Advent Meditation. 6:30PM.
December 24: Christmas Eve Service. Remember the birth of Jesus the Christ in calm and candlelight. 11PM.
First Presbyterian Church, Rochester
512 3rd St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
December 13: Service of Lessons and Carols. 8:30 and 11AM.
December 20: Children’s Advent Program. 10AM.
December 24: Christmas Eve Services, 4 and 11PM.
First Presbyterian Church, Hudson
1901 Vine St, Hudson, WI 54016
December 21: Longest Night Service, 7PM
December 24: Family Worship Service, 4:30PM
December 24: Candlelight Worship Service, 6PM
Associated Church, Owatonna
800 Havana Rd, Owatonna, MN 55060
December 13: Choral Celebration: This spirited service has all choirs joining together for an uplifting service. Associated Choir, Cornerstone, The Cross and everybody’s favorite, the Church School Singers, will all be in fine voice for this service. 9AM.
December 20: Instrumental Celebration: Service begins with the Associated Church Orchestra performing an extensive prelude with Christmas carols and other favorite carol music. The Orchestra and the Handbells will continue toplay throughout this joyous service. 8:45AM.
December 24: Service of Lessons and Carols, 5PM. Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service, 11PM.
Familia de Fe Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis
2647 Bloomington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
December 19: Familia de Fe’s “Fiesta de Navidad” will include a dinner and Latin American music. A freewill offering will be taken to help Galdys and Delfin Lluveres, members of the Minneapolis New Church Development, pay for the costs of adopting a child. 7PM.
