Christmas at Bradley Hills
Celebrate the Season
Our Advent traditions at Bradley Hills include special worship, holiday music, festive children’s events, reflection, and the warmth of food and fellowship.
All culminate in three joy-filled Christmas Eve services. All are welcome to celebrate with us.
Christmas Eve Services: December 24
Bradley Hills welcomes all to our cherished Christmas Eve traditions.
4 pm — Family Service & Children’s Pageant
Children help to tell the Christmas story. Bring children who want to participate anytime at 3:40-4:00 pm for costumes. No rehearsal needed!
6 pm — Candlelight Service
Featuring the section leaders of our Chancel Choir.
10 pm — Candlelight Service
A musical prelude begins at 9:30 pm.
Service features Chancel Choir and brass.
“The Peace of the Manger,” message at 6 & 10 by Pastor David Gray.
Early Advent
December 1 — First Sunday in Advent
Worship at 8:30 & 10:30 am
Message by Pastor Denise Diaab.
> Labyrinth Walk. 9:15 am (between services).
> Christmas Tree Lighting. 5:00-6:00 pm. With festive singing and hot cocoa (inside).
December 8 — Second Sunday in Advent
Worship at 8:30 & 10:30 am
“Preparing to Be Found,” message by Pastor David Gray.
> Family Connections Lunch & Advent Workshop. Noon in Memorial Hall. Join together with other families for a special lunch and a workshop with crafts on the meaning of Christmas for children. Register for lunch.
Blue Christmas
Wednesday, December 11
Two Services: 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm
A Service of Wholeness and Healing
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a challenging one.
Blue Christmas is a service of healing and an acknowledgement of the harder aspects of the season for those feeling loss, grief, or sadness.
All are welcome in the sanctuary for prayer, candle lighting, meditation, music, and word. Reflection by Pastor David Gray.
Lessons & Carols
December 15
8:30 and 10:30 am Worship
Join us for this much-loved Bradley Hills’ tradition.
Lessons & Carols is a unique service that features rich carols, poignant lessons, and beautiful singing — all helping to tell the fullness of the Christmas story.
There will be special music and messages at both services. The 8:30 service will have the Chancel Players with organ music in Covenant Hall.
The 10:30 service will feature the Chancel Choir, Chancel Players, and a guest harpist will accompany the choir performing Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols.”
Worship Followed by
Christmas Brunch and Caroling
December 22
8:30 and 10:30 Worship
“What’s in a Name,” message by Pastor David Gray.
Brunch and Caroling
After 10:30 am Worship (around noon)
Memorial Hall
On the Sunday before Christmas, we hold special worship services at 8:30 and 10:30 am, followed by a festive Christmas Brunch with caroling. Everyone is welcome to attend!
After the 10:30 service, we gather in Memorial Hall for a potluck meal. We ask that you bring a main dish, side dish, salad, or dessert to share.
Then we sing holiday classics and new favorites. Join us for this warm gathering of food, fellowship, and song. Families and children are most welcome to join in the fun.
For Children & Families
December 1: Christmas Tree Lighting
5:00-6:00 pm
Join our tree lighting (outside), including festive singing and hot cocoa (inside). Meet inside in the Sanctuary to begin the evening.
December 8: Family Connections Lunch and Advent Workshop
Noon in Memorial Hall following the 10:30 service
Families gather to share a meal and little ones do crafts and learn about the meaning of Christmas in an Advent Workshop.
December 15: Lessons & Carols
8:30 and 10:30 am Worship (with Chancel choir at 10:30)
Explore the deeper meaning of Christmas through song and lessons from our Chancel Players.
December 22: Christmas Brunch and Caroling
Enjoy a community potluck with song! After 10:30 worship.
December 24, Christmas Eve: Family Service & Children’s Pageant
4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
All are welcome to join in this fun family service. No rehearsal necessary for the children’s pageant! Just bring your little one to Covenant Hall to get a costume between 3:40-4:00 pm. If your older child or youth would like a speaking part, contact Director of CYFM, Rosanna Howard.
Interested in you or your family lighting the candles on the Advent wreath at the beginning of worship in December? Email Pastor David.
For Youth
Angel Gift Tree
Wrapping Party
Friday, December 6
5:00-7:00 pm
A get-together to wrap presents donated by our congregation for Angel Gift Tree. Join in the fun!
Friday Night Lights:
Youth Christmas Party
Friday, December 13
6:00-9:00 pm
The Youth Group is having a party! The location is TBD. Stay tuned for details.
Advent Devotions
“Be still and know that I am God.”
Centering Prayer is a spiritual practice where we surrender ourselves in silence in order to open our hearts to the transformative presence and action of God in our lives.
All are welcome. No previous experience necessary. Come when you can. Pastor Denise will lead the sessions.
IN-PERSON
Thursdays, December 12 and 19
12:00 – 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary
ONLINE
Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22
7:30 – 8:00 pm on Zoom
(Look for the Zoom link in the BHPC weekly emails or contact the Church Office for the link.)
Questions? Contact Pastor Denise.
Giving Opportunities
Angel Gift Tree
Choose a gift from a list provided in the Gathering Space outside Covenant Hall. Sign up by December 1 and bring your wrapped gift between November 24-December 8.
Alternative Giving
Support worthy organizations in our community and internationally. Alternative Giving takes place from November 24-December 31. Get a list of recommended organizations.
Christmas Joy Offering
Each year, a special Christmas Joy Offering is collected. The offerings will take place on December 15, 22, and 29. There will be special envelopes in the pews, along with an online option. More information.
Olive Oil Ministry
The Olive Oil Ministry supports the Palestinian agriculture sector, promotes peace and justice, and raises awareness of the struggles in Gaza and the West Bank. Starting on 24 November, sales will be in Covenant Hall after the 10:30 service and continue until all products are sold. More information.
