December 1 is the first Sunday in Advent, and there are several things happening at the church throughout the season. This special e-newsletter includes everything you need to know about Advent at Holy Trinity!

Let There Be Light: Advent Wreath Making Event

Dec. 1 | 4-5pm | Outside Courtyard | For families with kids of all ages!

Join us for a family-friendly Advent wreath making event on the first Sunday of Advent! We will walk through some of the symbolism of the Advent wreath during the assembly process. This is a beautiful and practical way for your family to cultivate anticipation during the Advent season. There will be paper wreaths available for the preschool age children so everyone can participate! We will sing a few songs and enjoy sweet treats at the end of our time together. Each family will receive an Advent take-home resource to use when lighting candles each week.

Christmas Toy Drive: Help Support Pride for Parents Store

Donate toys NOW through Dec. 1

We're happy to be supporting the Pride for Parents Christmas Store again this year so families in need can purchase gifts for their children at affordable prices! We will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped gifts now through Dec. 1. There are bins placed outside the church for donation drop-offs!

Here are some specific items that are needed: Dolls of color with non-suggestive apparel are encouraged. Gifts for teenagers such as tablets, larger bikes, scooters, or skateboards are great options. We also need different sizes of clothes. Please do not donate toy or water guns, knives, or weapons of any kind. You can find more suggestions on the Amazon wish list linked below.

TGIF Christmas Party

Dec. 6 | 6:30pm | The Wood's Home

Join us for our TGIF Christmas Gathering! We will be gathering together as one group for an open house party at Randi and John Wood’s home. Paul Harris, our Director of Music, will join us to play the piano and lead us in singing Christmas carols! Use the button below to sign up!

Lessons & Carols

Sunday, Dec. 15 | 5:30pm

Sunday, Dec. 22 | 9am & 11am

Lessons & Carols is a meaningful service for our church family! This service includes Scripture readings, favorite hymns, and beautiful choir performances.

This year, the Lessons & Carols service at 5:30pm will be on December 15. The Worship Team will lead those gathered in Christmas carols as well as contemporary Christmas songs. The more traditional Lessons & Carols services will be on the morning of December 22.

We hope you will join us as we prepare our hearts for Christmas by reflecting on the One who came to give his life for us.

Childcare in the Young Children’s Wing (0-5 years old) is only available during the 9am and 11am services on Dec. 22.

We're Assembling a Youth Choir for Lessons & Carols on December 22 at 9am and 11am

The Music Ministry Team would like to assemble a group of 4th-12th graders to sing a musical selection during our annual Lessons & Carols services on December 22!  

Robin Harris will be this year’s director. She previously served as the Children's Director at Holy Trinity. There will be two required rehearsals (one hour each) in early December, but the exact days and times will be determined by the group's availability. Participation will be expected at both morning services (9am and 11am). Click the button below if you are interested in your child(ren) participating!

If you have questions, please email Paul Harris at pharris@htcraleigh.org. 

Christmas Eve Services

Dec. 24 | 10:30am, 3pm, & 5pm | Sanctuary

• The 10:30am service is a very special children's pageant to tell the Christmas story.

• At 3pm, there will be a Holy Communion service, which will be livestreamed.

• We will have a candlelight Holy Communion service at 5pm.

• Childcare for ages 0-5 in the Young Children’s Wing will be available during the 3pm and 5pm services.

Christmas Eve Children's Pageant

Dec. 24 | 10:30am | Sanctuary

Rehearsal | Dec. 23 | 10-11:15am | Young Children's Wing/Sanctuary

We are so excited to continue this sweet tradition with you!! Children participating will need to attend the dress rehearsal on Monday, December 23 from 10:00-11:15am. This year the pageant service is at 10:30am on Christmas Eve, so all participants need to be at the church at 10am on Tuesday, December 24 to get dressed in their costumes. All parent helpers need to arrive by 9:50am both mornings. Click the button below to sign up!

Christmas Day Service

Dec. 25 | 10am | Holy Trinity Sanctuary

Worship with us at 10am as we celebrate Holy Communion and rejoice in the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. The service will not be livestreamed and childcare will not be available.

Order Poinsettias in Honor of or in Memory of Loved Ones

Poinsettias will be on display during the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services



Purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one by completing the order form (click the button below) before December 15. Each poinsettia is $25. The poinsettias will be on display in the sanctuary for the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. You can pay online or mail a check to the church office: 549 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.

If you have any questions, reach out to Sarah Krivsky at skrivsky@htcraleigh.org.

Worship With Us This Sunday at 9am, 11am, & 5:30pm

Nov. 9: Ministries of Mercy and Justice | 9am-11am | Holy Trinity

Nov. 13: Women's Event: The Gift of Limitations, An Evening with Sara Hagerty | 7pm | Holy Trinity

Nov. 17: Trinity Students: Friendsgiving Progressive Dinner | 6-8pm

Nov. 22: Young Adults Meetup: Pickleball | 7-9pm | Pin Point Raleigh

Dec. 1: Let There Be Light: Advent Wreath Making Event | 4-5pm | Outside Courtyard

Dec. 4: Young Adult Winter Worship Night + Dinner | 6:30-8:30pm | Holy Trinity and The Standard

Dec. 6: TGIF Christmas Gathering | 6:30pm | The Wood's Home

Dec. 8: Annual Meeting and Vestry Elections

Dec. 14: 4|5 Krew Christmas Party | 5-6:30pm | Holy Trinity

Dec. 15: Lessons & Carols | 5:30pm | Holy Trinity

Dec. 15: Youth Group Christmas Party | 5-6:30pm | Holy Trinity

Dec. 20: Young Adult Meetup: Ice Skating | 7:30-9:30pm | Red Hat Amphitheater

Dec. 22: Lessons & Carols | 9am & 11am | Holy Trinity

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Children's Pageant Service | 10:30am | Sanctuary

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Holy Communion Services | 3pm & 5pm | Sanctuary

*Childcare will be available during the 3pm and 5pm services. Livestream will be available at 3pm.

Dec. 25: Christmas Day Worship Service | 10am | Sanctuary | No childcare

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Raleigh, NC 27604

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Raleigh, NC 27604