As we move into this beautiful season of Advent, many of our local churches are preparing meaningful services to help guide us toward Christmas. Advent is a time of reflection and anticipation—a four-week journey marked by hope, peace, joy, and love. It invites us to pause amid the bustle, to light candles against the early darkness, and to open our hearts to the promise of renewal.
Below is a listing of Advent and Christmas services offered throughout our community. Whether you are looking for a quiet moment of contemplation, the comfort of familiar hymns, or a joyful celebration with family and friends, these gatherings offer a chance to reconnect with the spirit of the season.
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Sunday services are at 10:30 am
- Sunday, November 30 - Advent 1 “Hope”
- Sunday, December 7 - Advent 2 “Peace” – Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during worship service
- Sunday, December 14 - Advent 3 “Joy” The Choir’s Christmas Cantata - “Love Made a Way” – The Journey of Christmas
- Sunday, December 21 - Advent 4 “Love”
- Wednesday, December 24 - 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols – Lightning of the Christ Candle
- Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day – Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper (Communion by Intinction)
Temperanceville United Church - Sunday services are at 9:30 am
- Sunday, November 30 - First Sunday in Advent- “Hope”. In hope we step toward Christmas
- Sunday, December 7 - Second Sunday in Advent - “Peace” – How do we care for peace as we step toward Christmas.
- Sunday, December 14 - Third Sunday in Advent - “Joy” Sunday School Pageant!! - We care for teh joy right here as we step toward Christmas!
- Sunday, December 21 - Forth Sunday in Advent - “Love” How do we care for love as we step toward Christmas
- Wednesday, December 24 - 7:0 p.m. Candle-lit Christmas Eve Service with Silent Night
St. Matthew's United Church - Sunday services at 10:30 am
- November 30 - Advent 1 - Hope: Celebrate communion with Rev. Hoon Kim.
- December 7 - Advent 2 - Peace: White Gift Sunday. Bring in your donations to the Food Bank.
- December 14 - Advent 3 - Joy: Service of Music - the Vocal and Bell Choirs will lead us in a musical celebration of Christmas carols.
- December 21 - Advent 4 - Love: Celebrate Christmas communion at the beginning of the week to prepare our hearts for Christmas
- December 22 - Blue Christmas Service at 7pm - a service that acknowledges and helps to provide solace to those struggling with grief, loss or loneliness.
- December 24 - Family Christmas Eve Service at 7pm - a warm and friendly service to fill us with peace and love.
