Advent begins the Christian year. From the Latin word meaning
“coming”. This year, our pilgrimage to Bethlehem begins in
words of hope from the prophet Jeremiah to a people who are
feeling helpless and hopeless. This Advent, good news is
proclaimed by angels, and prophets of peace; and in songs and
stories from ancient days.
There is much that happens in the season of Advent at
Emmanuel. As a faith community we gather to worship, to
reflect and to celebrate the season of hope, peace, joy and love.
December 2 The first Sunday of Advent – Hope
Build a gingerbread house after worship!
$10 per house – reserve a space now by
contacting the office.
December 7 An Evening of readings from Charles
Dickens’ The Christmas Carol
Friday from 7 to 9:15 pm. The evening will be
hosted by Laurence Wall of CBC Radio. Music
by the Emmanuel Carolers quartet and special
Christmas treats. Tickets $15/person and
$30/family.
December 8 Just Gifts Saturday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
An outreach project of Emmanuel youth - browse
for gifts from Ten Thousand Villages,
Bridgehead Coffee, Camino Chocolate, and
partners in Zambia and El Salvador.
Music and treats!
December 9 The second Sunday of Advent- Peace
Worship Service at 10 am
December 12 Journey in the light Wednesday at 3 pm
In order to acknowledge the pain and sadness that
many people experience at Christmas time, we
are offering a special service at 3 pm on Dec. 12.
There will be a short service of prayers, carols
and candle lighting followed by light refreshments in the lounge. This is a time to remember,
to receive words of strengthening hope and
support. We are not alone. God is with us.
December 15 Advent Adventure Saturday from 10am -2pm
A day of songs, games, crafts, and faith
traditions for children.
December 16 The third Sunday of Advent - Joy
Worship Service at 10 am
White Gift Drama
Sing Noel - A Community Carol Sing 3:00 pm
Come and join Emmanubells, choirs and other
musicians for an afternoon of singing much-loved
Christmas carols, a few anthems and delicious
desserts. There will be a free will offering to
support Emmanuel Pilgrimage trips.
December 23 The fourth Sunday of Advent - Love
Worship service at 10 am
December 24 Christmas Eve Services
5:00 pm
7:30 pm
11:00 pm
A service of story and song designed
for children and their families
A service of lessons and carols
A contemplative service of Communion
and candlelight
December 30 Combined Worship Service
Worship Service at 10 am – Shared by the
congregations of Emmanuel, Southminster, Riverside,
Rideau Park and Carleton Memorial hosted by
Southminster United Church.