Las Posadas & Holy Communion
Saturday, December 23 | 7–8 PM | Sanctuary
Beginning with a Las Posadas Navideñas procession around the church grounds, all are invited to be a part of this beautiful Spanish tradition. A service of Holy Communion will then take place in the sanctuary and include carols, scripture, and candle lighting in the Sanctuary. Contact Rev. Nataly Negrete at nataly@stpaulshouston.org for more information.
Comenzando con una procesión de Las Posadas Navideñas por los terrenos de la iglesia, todos están invitados a ser parte de esta hermosa tradición Hispana. Luego se llevará a cabo un servicio de Sagrada Comunión en el Santuario e incluirá villancicos, escrituras y encendido de velas en el Santuario. Comuníquese con la Rev. Nataly Negrete en nataly@stpaulshouston.org para obtener más información.
Advent IV & Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24
10 am | Advent IV Worship
2 pm | Service of Holy Communion (St. Paul’s Treble Choir)
4 pm | Service of Lessons and Carols (St. Paul’s Choir)
6 pm | Service of Lessons and Carols (St. Paul’s Choir)
8 pm | Service of Holy Communion (St. Paul’s Chamber Choir)
All afternoon and evening services will have candlelight, carols, and a message from Rev. Dr. Jeff McDonald. The format of the two types of service differ in significant ways:
Services of Holy Communion | Amongst beautiful music and candlelight, we will share in the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Services of Lessons and Carols | Scripture readings are interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns, and anthems.
Children are always welcome in worship. If you prefer, childcare is available in the Jones Building.
Epiphany in Worship
Sunday, December 31
St. Paul’s will recognize Epiphany in our morning worship services held at the regular times—8:30 and 11 am—with Sunday School in between for those classes that choose to get together over the holiday.
Additional Advent Resources & More
We also suggest the following books and devotionals to guide you through the season of Advent
Light upon Light: A Literary Guide to Prayer for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, compiled by Sarah Arthur
Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent, by Richard Rohr
Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas, by Jan L. Richardson
Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph by Adam Hamilton
If you haven’t seen our 2020 Meditation in Scripture and Chant for Advent by our St. Paul’s Choir and Treble Choir, you can watch it on our YouTube channel here. Recorded completely in candlelight, this service shows our Sanctuary at its most beautiful.