Dear Friends,

I’m so excited to celebrate our first Christmas together here at Trinity! This community has already been such a joyful gift for Michael and me, and we are excited to be reaching this milestone together.

As you make your way through figuring out schedules for this Christmas season, remember that Trinity has lots of offerings – each special and unique – to help you get the most out of this season.

First, on Wednesday, December 17th, we’ll once again have our “Blue Christmas” service at 7:00 pm in the chapel. We know that Christmas can be a time of complicated emotions – particularly when we’re all surrounded by so many expressions of joy. Sometimes, no matter how much joy we see, we also have to acknowledge that this time of year can be a time of difficulty and grief for all kinds of reasons. But one of the greatest gifts of the Incarnation of Christ is that God took on and blessed the human experience. So, together, we will accept, honor, and bless even the more complicated aspects of the holiday season in this special worship service.

Then, on Christmas Eve, there are three distinct offerings representing the creativity of this community, each in its own way:

  • At noon there will be Christmas Eucharist that’s a little more laid back than the later one – perfect for those who aren’t able to drive at night or who will have other obligations as the evening progresses. You will have a chance to sing some of your favorite Christmas Carols! There will be music, led by the piano and a cantor.
  • At 5:00 pm there will be a special, non-traditional version of the Christmas service specifically designed to speak to the young and the young at heart. As a part of this service of Holy Eucharist there will be the annual Christmas Pageant! This year it’s been redesigned to reflect the progressive, inclusive, and creative nature of Trinity. There will be lots of music and mayhem and the glory of Christ will be revealed, as only Trinity can!
  • Finally, at 11:00 pm (with pre-service music beginning at 10:30 pm) we will have our most traditional service. Music will be led by a string quartet and the choir. You’ll have a chance to hear and sing many of your favorite Christmas carols. The service ends with the moving candlelight service and singing Silent Night.

Of course, Christmas isn’t just a day! Be sure to join us for a service of Lessons and Carols and Holy Eucharist on December 28th at 10:00 am. You’ll get a chance to hear lots of Christmas music that you love and carry forward the joy and celebration into the new year!

I look forward to seeing you all during this time. It will be a joy to celebrate together!

Blessings,
Jon+