Children's Service in the Sanctuary
Festivities will start with the Children's Service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 a.m. All children can have a role; costumes will be provided, and script memorization is not necessary! If you're able, please bring diapers, wipes, and other baby needs for Crisis Assistance Ministry.
Family Festival on the Green with Live Animals
Our Christmas Eve Family Festival will have live animals (including the camel!), music, Christmas Crafts, hot chocolate and apple cider station, a photo wall, and decorated Christmas trees. The carillonneurs will be playing throughout the day. Grab a loved one or two and join us from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the Green. All are welcome!
Sanctuary will be open for worship preparation on Christmas Eve
Listen to beautiful music and light a candle as you take a sacred stroll through the Sanctuary, which will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Worship elements will be available to take home for those who plan to worship online for the 3:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. services.
The Charlotte Waites help us welcome the Prince of Peace on Christmas Eve
Join us during the Christmas Eve Family Festival from 12 - 12:30 p.m. when The Charlotte Waites will play medieval instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy, sackbut, pipe and tabor, cornetto, recorder, tambourine, and the violone (also known as the double bass). All are welcome to enjoy this outdoor musical event at Covenant!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Services at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Two candlelight worship services will be held in the Sanctuary on Christmas Eve: a contemporary service with Appalachian music at 3:00 p.m. and a traditional service at 5:00 p.m. No reservation is necessary, but please remember to wear a mask. All are welcome!