Advent and Christmas 2024
at Camp Hill Presbyterian Church
Advent
A season of anticipation and preparation for the coming of the Light of the World.
The theme for Advent is "Words for the Beginning," focusing on the words of blessing we hear throughout the story of the beginning of God's coming to us in the birth of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Advent Services, Events, and Activities
Worship Services
Words for the Beginning:
Advent Reminders for New Seasons
Dec. 1 - First Sunday in Advent
"You Are a Blessing"
Lighting the Candle of HOPE
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
Bagpiper Gus Person
Dec. 8 - Second Sunday in Advent
"We Can't Go Alone"
Lighting the Candle of PEACE
The CHPC Handbell Choir
Dec. 15 - Third Sunday in Advent
"Do the Good That Is Yours To Do"
Lighting the Candle of JOY
Dec. 22 - Fourth Sunday in Advent
"Hope Is Worth the Risk"
Lighting the Candle of LOVE
The CHPC Preschool Choir
A Christmas Concert for You
The Cedar Cliff High School Chamber Singers will once again grace CHPC with their annual December concert. The performance will be held Sunday, December 15th, at 7:00 pm in the CHPC sanctuary. The concert showcases a blend of festive favorites and traditional carols accompanied by the CHPC Schantz pipe organ and concludes with a moving candlelit rendition of "Silent Night." This is a wonderful seasonal event the whole family will enjoy and is offered at no cost to the public. All are welcome!
Family & Children's Activities
CHPC Preschool presents The Santa Experience on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m in Fellowship Hall. For $25, a family of four ($5 for each additional person), can enjoy a winter wonderland that includes writing personalized letters to Santa, nibbling on Christmas cookies, making a holiday craft, and taking pictures with the “big guy.” Christmas cookie decorating kits will be available, as will raffle tickets to win one of five fabulous Christmas-themed baskets. Sign up online, or email Dana Tarnoci. Payment must be received by Tuesday, Dec. 10, or your time slot will be forfeited.
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During each week in the season of Advent, we light an additional candle on the Advent wreath. As the light from the wreath grows brighter, we grow closer to the birth of Jesus – the light of the world! You can join us in celebrating the weekly themes of Advent by making the Ripped Paper Advent Wreath and/or coming to our special family ARISE services on Sunday, December 8th or Sunday, December 15th at 8:30 AM.
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Christmas Eve at Camp Hill Presbyterian
The ABCs of Christmas
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4:30 pm
An interactive family service. All are welcome to this family-friendly service featuring lots of participation!
Candlelight Service
7:30 pm
A service of lessons, carols, and candle lighting. This traditional Christmas Eve service is for all ages and features the the Gospel lessons of the birth of Jesus the Savior, congregational and choir singing of Christmas carols, and concludes with the lighting of candles and the singing of "Silent Night."
