Christmas at St. John in the Wilderness
- St. John in the Wilderness
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O COME LET US ADORE HIM
Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24
Festival Eucharist, Rite II
5:00 and 10:30pm in the Church
No nursery care available. Children are always welcome in worship!
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
(Collect for Christmas Eve)
The Parish Office will be closed
Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2.
We will open again on Monday, January 5!
Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:00am in the Church
No nursery care available. Children are always welcome in worship!
O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
(Collect for Christmas Day)
First Sunday after Christmas | December 28
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00am in the Church
Christmas Potluck Feast
5:00-7:00pm in the Wilderness Room
Please join us for good food and great company as we continue to celebrate the spirit of the season with a potluck feast Whether the holidays have been busy, quiet, or somewhere in between, we’d love for you to join us in celebrating the love of Christ that continues to shine brightly this season and always. Bring a dish to share if you can, but most importantly, bring yourself. There’s always a seat at the table for you.
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Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
(Collect for the First Sunday after Christmas)
DON'T FORGET!
All end-of-year giving must be received by the Parish Office no later than December 31. You may donate by placing gifts in the offering plates during services, online by clicking here, or by mailing gifts to PO Box 185, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Thank you for giving so generously to God's work at St. John in the Wilderness in 2025!
Twelfth Night | Monday, January 5
Burning of the Greens and Other Revelry
4:00-6:00pm at Camp Kanuga
120 Camp Kanuga Circle, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Bring Christmas trees and other greens to burn! St. John will provide food and beverages as we gather around the fire to sing songs and share in the last night of Christmastide.
