christmas Archives

Hear the Word podcast – Christmas Day, Year B

Posted December 15th, 2010

Each podcast (MP3 file) includes four lectionary readings for one of the Sundays or festivals of the church year: an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, an Epistle and a Gospel… Read more »

A Service of Lessons and Carols

Posted October 4th, 2010

This Service of Lessons and Carols is adapted from the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols that has been celebrated annually at King’s College, Cambridge, for almost a century. The… Read more »

Ideas for Reclaiming Advent and Christmas

Posted September 24th, 2010

In Advent we wait for the coming of Christ. At Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ birth. Shape your seasonal celebration to be one centered on the true meaning of Christmas. Prepare… Read more »

Blue Christmas: A Service of Wholeness and Healing

Posted August 24th, 2010

Use “Blue Christmas: A Service of Wholeness and Healing” as a worship aid to celebrate Christmas with your congregation.

A Christmas greeting from World Mission Director Hunter Farrell (video)

Posted August 5th, 2010

The miracle of the Christ child continues to work wonders around the world today. Because of you, Presbyterian World Mission is privileged to bear witness to this magnificent truth in word and deed. Watch this video with Presbyterian World Mission Director Hunter Farrell and learn how Presbyterian mission co-workers bring the joy and peace of Jesus Christ to the world as they address poverty, share the good news of God’s love, and help build bridges of reconciliation.