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Advent Devotionals Available
Beginning Sunday, November 30th
Pick up a devotional booklet in the sanctuary to enrich your Advent practice at home or click here to access it online.
Advent Coloring Lantern Project
Throughout Advent, pick up a special coloring Lantern Advent calendar from the library. You can take yours home to work on or color in community in the library after worship on November 30th and/or December 7th. Whether you color a little each week or all at once, you are invited to leave your work in the library on or before December 14th. The Lanterns will be part of our Christmas Eve candlelight service!
Sundays · 10:00 AM
Worship in Advent: What Do You Fear? Insisting on Hope This Advent
Each week, we reflect on Scripture, engage our Advent theme, and practice courageous hope together.
Tuesdays · 7:30 AM
Advent Morning Lectio Divina (on Zoom, beginning December 2nd)
Join Pastor Ashley on Tuesday mornings as we engage with the week’s Gospel reading, read a brief devotion, and hold space to share prayer requests for each other and our wider community. Click here to join the Zoom call. The link will also be in the weekly LVPC email.
Saturday, December 6th · 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Hanging of the Greens
Join the Worship Committee as we ready the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas. All ages welcome: come help transform the space!
Sunday, December 7th · 4:00 PM
Christmas Gathering to Celebrate the Season for the
Holy Loitering Group (those middle aged and beyond)
& LVPC Choir
Where? Third Space @ 716 W. Addison
What to Bring? A side dish, salad, dessert and/or beverage to share. Ham will be provided.
Questions? Contact sue@lakeviewpresbyterian.org
Great fellowship - Delicious Food - Christmas Caroling - Friends
Thursday, December 11th · 7:00 PM
Holiday Concert: John Erickson Trio & Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (benefit for Third Space)
A festive night of jazz, choral harmonies, and holiday cheer—raising funds for Third Space.
🎟️ Tickets: $20 adults | Free for children 12 and under.
Click here to purchase tickets!
Sunday, December 14th
Children’s Christmas Pageant (during worship)
Our Sunday School children will lead us in worship as they share the story of Jesus’ birth with joy, wonder, and holy imagination.
Cookie Exchange & Carol Singing (after worship)
Bring cookies to share and take home a sampler of everyone else’s favorites. Join the choir on the front steps of the church for some carol singing too!
Young Adult Potluck (20s & 30s) · 6:30 PM
Gather for dinner at Ashley & Erica’s home. RSVP by Dec 7th: ashley@lakeviewpresbyterian.org
Tuesday, December 16th · 11:30 AM
Lunch Bunch Holiday Luncheon
Join us in celebrating our Lunch Bunch Seniors and Volunteers this year at our Holiday Lunch Potluck! This year we anticipate more than 75 diners, so we need your help bringing a variety of food dishes and in setting up, serving, and re-setting the room. Click here to sign up to volunteer or donate!
Wednesday, December 17th · 6:30 PM
Blue Christmas Service in Third Space
A gentle, contemplative service for those who are grieving or weary during this season.
Saturday, December 20th · 6:00 PM
Tzedek Chicago Hanukkah Concert
Celebrate Hanukkah with Tzedek Chicago in music and community.
Sunday, December 21st · after worship
Gather in the library to write holiday cards to LGBTQ+ people who are incarcerated.
Wednesday, December 24th · 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
A warm and joyful celebration of Christ’s birth with Scripture, carols, and candlelight.
Sunday, December 28th · 10:00 AM
“Choose your Favorite Carol” Service
A relaxed and joyful worship service where you pick the music! Come ready to call out your favorite Christmas carols and we’ll sing them together.
Sunday, January 4th · 10:00 AM
Epiphany Service
We celebrate the light of Christ revealed to the world. Each person will receive a Star Word: a guiding word for prayer and reflection throughout 2026.
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