Advent at Grace
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee...
Where Are You Christmas?
A Concert
Saturday, November 29, 7:00 pm.
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Join musicians from around El Paso as they sing and play classic carols and beloved modern melodies.
Advent I: Hope
Sunday, November 30
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Sermon: The Dream Isaiah Saw
Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12
& Isaiah 11:1-10
"O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear..."
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Artwork: "The Beginning of the Good News"
by the Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity
Advent Special Event
Sup & Study: The Star
Wednesday, December 3 @ 6:00 p.m.
We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a light supper and watch this beloved retelling of the Nativity Story fit for the whole family but full of biblical goodies. Join us for this fun time for all ages!
Advent II: Peace
Sunday, December 7
Sermon: Desert Blossom
Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10
& Luke 1:46-55
Communion
"O come, thou Wisdom from on high, who orderest all things mightily; to us the path of knowledge show; and teach us in her ways to go..."
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Artwork: "Genealogy of Christ"
by the Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman
White Elephant & Cookie Exchange
Sunday, December 7
Following Worship
In lieu of our monthly potluck in December, we will be having cookies, coffee, and cocoa while we exchange white elephant gifts to celebrate the season. We invite you to bring a silly gift to exchange and a plate of cookies to share (and possibly a recipe, to boot).
Advent III: Joy
Sunday, December 14
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Cantata: Christmas: The Story that Never Grows Old
by Dave Clark
"O come, O come, thou Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai's height, in ancient times didst give the law in cloud of majesty and awe..."
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Artwork: "War No More"
by the Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity
Annual Angel Tree Luncheon
Sunday, December 14
11:30 a.m.
Join us as we love on all of the families we have adopted for Christmas over a festive feast!
Blue Christmas
Wednesday, December 17
7:00 pm.
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Ever feel like the holiday season is not as holly and jolly as everyone is making it out to be? Do the bells and bows not ring and bounce the way they used to? Need a break from the "most wonderful time of the year"?
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Then our Blue Christmas Worship is for you! Join us as we sing some calm, classic carols and honor the reality that for some of us this the holidays are, in fact, one of the most difficult times of the year.
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Sermon: A Voice Was Heard
Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:7-9 & Matthew 2:13-18
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Artwork: "How God Shows Up"
by the Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrett
Advent IV: Love
Sunday, December 21
Children's Nativity: Searching for Christmas
& Jazz Worship
"O come, thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadows put to flight..."
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Artwork: "The Golden Cradle"
by the Rev. Carmel Beaugelin Caldwell
Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 21
Following Worship
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We will meet at Peter Piper Pizza on Dyer (below Grace) for lunch, before heading out into the city to spread some holiday cheer at care homes around our community. Contact Rev. Janie or Mari Rivera for more information.
Christmas Eve Tamale Supper
Wednesday, December 24
5:00 p.m.
As is our tradition, we will gather for supper with tamales in merry old red and green in the Fellowship Hall!
Bring a side-dish or dessert and join us for a festive feast!
Wednesday, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve
Candlelight | Communion | Worship
O Come, all ye faithful...
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Sermon: Heaven's Peace
Scriptures: Isaiah 52:7-10 & Luke 2:1-20
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Artwork: "Flight to Egypt"
by the Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman
Christmastide
Christ came down that we may have love... Hallelujah forevermore!
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 28
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Join us as we retell the salvation story from Genesis through the arrival of the Christ through scripture and song!
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Artwork: "Through Him, All Things"
by the Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman
Epiphany Sunday
And by the light of that same star...
January 4, 2026
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Sermon: Outside Joy
Scriptures: Isaiah 60 & Matthew 2
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Artwork: "Golden Pilgrimage"
by the Rev. Carmel Beaugelin Caldwell
New Year's Brunch
Sunday, January 4, following worship
Bring your favorite lucky New Year's dish, share in some Rosca de Reyes, and join us as we put our beloved holiday decorations away until next year.
