2024 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ​Services Listing



The Allin House invites you to share your church's Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services!

Please submit your information as soon as possible via the link in the red box.

This schedule will be shared as part of our traditional sponsorship of MPB's radio broadcast of "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols" at 9 am on 12/24. (More information on that broadcast soon.)

Please fill out a form for each service:

Blue Christmas Service at St. Peter's by-the-Lake



Wednesday, December 4, 2024

6:30 pm

St. Peter's by-the-Lake, Brandon

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



Do you sometimes struggle during the holidays to find the joy that others are finding? Do you have a friend for whom the “holiday season” is especially sad or painful due to losses and other challenges?

Then PLEASE mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 4th for our evening “Blue Christmas” service. The service is a Eucharist, a special liturgy to acknowledge the sadness and longing that can be particularly acute during this family-oriented season.

I hope you will come to the Blue Christmas service, either to honor and acknowledge your own losses or to support others who struggle at this time of year. The Blue Christmas service will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 4th.

Advent Market at St. Andrew's Cathedral



Thursday, December 5, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson

305 E Capitol St.

Jackson, MS 39201

Come take part in an evening of shopping with local vendors in the Cathedral Parish Hall. Local artists and craftspeople of all stripes will be selling high-quality, handmade crafts, artwork, food, and other gifts. Drinks and food will also be served. This event is open to the public - a great opportunity to socialize and get some Christmas shopping done while serving a good cause. A portion of all proceeds go towards the Cathedral's Angel Tree Ministry, providing gifts to children in need throughout the Jackson community. Interested in being a vendor? Sign up at standrews.ms/adventmarket

Christmas in the Country

Thursday, December 5. 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Chapel of the Cross, Madison

674 Mannsdale Rd

Madison, MS 39110

Christmas in the Country is the Chapel's annual Christmas lights show! This event offers visitors the chance to experience the magic of Christmas from the comfort of their vehicles. The illuminated drive-thru will feature a variety of holiday scenes and appearances from Christmas icons like Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf! Guests can also enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, served by our volunteers, adding an extra touch of holiday cheer to the experience. It will be December 5th, 6th, and 7th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. 

150th Anniversary Remembrance of the Vicksburg Massacre

Join us in commemorating this significant historical event. Events include -

Symposium

• When: Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM
• Where: Bethel AME Church, 805 Monroe St, Vicksburg, MS 39183
• What: Leading scholars will present on the Vicksburg Massacre and the African American experience in Vicksburg.

Remembrance Ceremony and Wreath Laying

• When: Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM
• Where: Shirley House (Tour Stop #2), Vicksburg National Military Park
• What: A solemn ceremony with music, a libation ceremony, and a wreath laying.
• No entrance fee for those attending the December 7 event in the park.

A Service of Sacred Remembrance and Empowering

• When: Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 11:00 AM
• Where: St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 900 1st North St., Vicksburg, MS
• Hosted by: The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi’s Racial Reconciliation Task Force

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 7, 2024

8:30 - 10:00 am

Holy Cross, Olive Branch

8230 Hwy 178

Olive Branch, MS 38654

One of our most popular annual events! Breakfast begins at 8:30 am, followed by professional photos with the jolly old saint! We will be collecting non-perishable food items at the door for our Little Free Pantry.

Advent Dean's Forum with Sister Madeleine Mary

Sunday, December 8, 2024

9:30 - 10:30 am

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson

305 E. Capitol Street

Jackson, MS 39201

St. Andrew's Cathedral's Dean's Forum formation series welcomes Sister Madeleine Mary of the Community of Saint Mary, Southern Province, in Sewanee, Tennessee. Sister Mary has done retreat work and programs throughout the United States and Europe, helping people explore the connections between faith, care for creation, and Benedictine spirituality. During this session, Sister Mary will explore the Benedictine lifestyle. For over a millennium, thousands of nuns, monks, and lay people around the world have found the sixth-century Rule of Life a useful guide in their own Christian formation.

Sister Mary will join us in the Parish Hall at St. Andrew's, 305 E. Capitol Street, in downtown Jackson. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend--please join us also for worship either before or after the forum at the 8:30 or 10:30 service.

Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols at the Cathedral



Sunday, December 8, 2024

4:00 pm

St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson

305 E Capitol St.

Jackson, MS 39201

St. Andrew's Cathedral welcomes all to join us as we kick of the Advent Season with our joyous Festival of Lessons & Carols. This service follows the traditional format and features the full Cathedral Choir. This year, we will feature music by Orlando Gibbons, John Tavener, Paul Manz, and more. The service is open to all and will be followed by a reception in the Cathedral Parish Hall. Please come take part in this beautiful celebration!

Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols

with the Combined Choirs of St. Peter's, Oxford and

All Saints', Tupelo



Sunday, December 8, 2024

5:00 pm

at

St. Peter's, Oxford

113 S. 9th Street

Oxford, MS

AND

Sunday, December 15, 2024

5:00 pm

at

All Saints', Tupelo

608 W Jefferson Street

Tupelo, MS

Join us for our celebration at the Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols, where the spirit of community shines brighter than the twinkling lights of the season! Mark your calendars for two enchanting Sundays: December 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm at St. Peter's in Oxford (113 S. 9th Street), and December 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm at All Saints' in Tupelo (608 W Jefferson Street). This joyous event will feature the talented choirs from both St. Peter's and All Saints'!

Advent Lessons & Carols at Trinity, Natchez



Sunday, December 8, 2024

6:00 pm

Trinity, Natchez

305 South Commerce St

Natchez, MS 39120

A Trinity tradition! A spirit-filled holiday worship service of scripture readings and seasonal music presented by the Trinity Church Choir.

Festival of St. Nicholas



Sunday, December 8, 2024

5:30 pm

St. Peter's by-the-Lake, Brandon

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



The Festival of St. Nicholas is a family event designed to bring joy and wonder to our youngest members. Join us at 5:30 p.m. in the church to learn the story of Saint Nicholas and perhaps catch a glimpse of the jolly old elf.

Following our story, please join us in the parish hall for more fun decorating cookies, creating crafts and eating supper together.

Please join us on December 8th at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome!

Concerts in the Country:

Amahl and the Night Visitors

Sunday, December 8, 2024

7:00 pm

Chapel of the Cross, Madison

674 Mannsdale Rd

Madison, MS 39110

Concerts in the Country is our concert series at the Chapel of the Cross in Madison! Our next concert will be Amahl and the Night Visitors, a Christmas opera by Carlo Menotti. Bring family and friends for an evening of inspiring music and timeless storytelling!

AWWY Lunch ‘n Learn Dates with Whitney

Recruiting Volunteers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

12:00 noon

Online via Zoom

Mark your calendar for Lunch ‘n Learn opportunities throughout the semester. The teaching portion will be recorded and shared with those who register. Those who attend live will then be able to ask questions about specific situations or their particular context. This portion will not be recorded or shared.

Please contact Whitney Robinson if you have any questions (wrobinson@dioms.org)

Come to the Light, an Advent Retreat

Saturday, December 14, 2024

9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Morning Session for Adults

St. Christopher's Church of the Ascension

643 Beasley Rd

Jackson, MS

AND

1:30 - 3:00 pm

Afternoon Session for Youth (grades 6 - 12)

COFO Center

Jackson State University

1017 John R. Lynch St

Jackson, MS.

As the Advent season approaches, we invite you to "Come to the Light". This gathering will offer a warm and welcoming space for people of all faiths to come together with a morning session for adults, and an afternoon session for youth.

This retreat will be led by the Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, the Director of Spiritual Formation at the Trinity Retreat Center in West Cornwall, CT. The Rev. Bozzuti-Jones will lead us in exploring the themes of light, hope, and love.

We believe that each of us brings a unique light to our gathering, and we encourage all to participate, wherever you are on your spiritual journey.

A morning session for adults from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon will be at St. Christopher's Church of the Ascension, 643 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS, and an afternoon session for youth (grades 6th-12th) from 1:30 - 3:00 pm will be at the COFO Center, Jackson State University, 1017 John R. Lynch St., Jackson, MS.

Another awesome event sponsored by Beloved Community in the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi.

The Feast of St. Nicholas at St. Philip's, Jackson



Sunday, December 15, 2024

9:15 am

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Please join us on Sunday, December 15 at 9:15a.m. for a special service: The Feast of St. Nicholas. The EYC will present a re-telling of the story of St. Nicholas. Join us afterward for a hot chocolate bar, and then stay for our Third Sunday of Advent service at 10:30am. #allarewelcome

Children's Christmas Program



Sunday, December 15, 2024

10:00 am

Saint Matthews, Kosciusko

317 Saint Matthews Street

Kosciusko, MS 39090

Join us for a joyous Christmas celebration as the Saint Matthew's Youth present their special program!

Living Nativity

Sunday, December 15, 2024

5:00 - 6:30 pm

St. Alban's, Bovina

5930 Warriors Trail

Vicksburg, MS 39183

On Sunday, Dec. 15, from 5:00-6:30 PM, come walk or drive through St. Alban's Bovina for the annual Living Nativity. Featuring live animals and people of all ages dressed up, the Living Nativity is a great way to connect with the true meaning of Christmas.

Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols

at St. Philip's, Jackson

Sunday, December 15, 2024

6:00 pm

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Please join us on the Third Sunday of Advent December 15th at 6 p.m. for a beautiful Advent festival of Lessons and Carols.

Blue Christmas at St. Patrick's, Long Beach



Friday, December 20, 2024

6:00 pm

St Patrick's, Long Beach

310 N Cleveland

Long Beach, MS

During Advent we hear the familiar plea from Isiah “Comfort Comfort my people”. But for some—perhaps many—Christmas is anything but comforting. On Dec 20, 6 PM, the longest night of the year, we will gather in our sanctuary to remember, to grieve, to give thanks, and to share with our community in the journey through loss and sadness in the midst of a world celebrating a “most wonderful time of the year”. If you feel like God is offering a space for your sense of loss, then come and invite others who might find an hour to be in the presence of Love just the right thing in this season of waiting.

Ordination of Gabrielle Munn to the Sacred Order of Deacons

Saturday, December 21, 2024

10:30 AM

St. Andrew's Cathedral,

305 East Capitol Street,

Jackson, MS 39201



Join us in celebrating!

By the Grace of God and with the consent of the people, The Right Reverend Dorothy Sanders Wells, Eleventh Bishop of Mississippi, will ordain Gabrielle Annelise Munn to the Sacred Order of Deacons.

Your prayers and presence are warmly welcomed.

Blue Christmas

at St. Philip's, Jackson



Saturday, December 21, 2024

6:00 pm

St. Philip's, Jackson

5400 Old Canton Road

Jackson, MS 39211

Please join us for a special service to acknowledge and support people who are grieving or struggling during the holidays. The services are a time to recognize and express complex feelings, such as pain, heartbreak, and sadness, while also focusing on hope.

Winter Solstice Camp

Wednesday, December 27, 2024 - Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Camp Bratton-Green

Gray Center

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



Winter Solstice at Camp Bratton-Green is the Winter Edition of summer camp and is intended to provide a safe, fun New Year's opportunity for High School students in the 9th - 12th grades. This year's WS will be Dec. 27, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025. Tiered pricing is available.

Christmas Lessons and Carols at St. Peter's by-the-Lake



Sunday, December 29, 2024

10:30 am

St. Peter's by-the-Lake, Brandon

1954 Spillway Road

Brandon, MS 39047



Please join us on Sunday, December 29th for "Christmas Lessons and Carols." Our service of lessons and carols begins at 10:30 a.m.

Mediation Skills Training Institute



Monday, January 27, 2025 - Friday, January 31, 2025

Wesley Center

Woodworth, LA



Learn to Foster Peace and Harmony!

Equip yourself with the essential skills to navigate conflict effectively. This intensive five-day training, hosted by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, will empower you to address interpersonal, congregational, and other group conflicts with wisdom and compassion.

Work, Play, Life: Vocation - A Young Adult Retreat



Friday, March 21, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025

Camp Bratton-Green

Gray Center

1530 Way Road

Canton, MS 39046



Please save the date for our second annual young adult retreat!! More details coming soon.

Creation Care News

Are you ready to dig deep and sow some seeds of change? We invite you to sign up for our diocesan Creation Care Task Force Monthly newsletter, where we share news, ideas, and inspiration from the Diocese of Mississippi and beyond! 

Every month, you'll receive a delightful bouquet of tips and resources to help you nurture our beautiful planet and bring about the Kingdom of God on Earth right here, right now!  

Advent Resources

In Luke’s telling of the Christmas story, startled shepherds are the first to hear that good news of great joy given to all people. Since then, through generations and generations, across the world, we keep sharing this Good News, receiving signs from God that, in the coming of Jesus Christ, we have received the greatest gift of all.  

The Episcopal Church wants to help you and your congregation share that Good News with each other and your neighborhoods, especially this Advent and Christmas. Find our free resources based on invitation, the Way of Love, racial reconciliation, faith formation, and more.

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