Advent 2019

Advent Wreath Workshop

Sunday, Nov. 28, 4-6 p.m. | Community Room & Rose Garden

Shape a beautiful advent wreath using fresh greenery. Plan about an hour for wreath-making in the Rose Garden at Blacknall (weather-permitting). You may also pick up a kit (oasis ring and candles) to make your wreath at home. $10/wreath kit, please reserve one here and pay by credit card or bringing a check.

Worship on the Longest Night

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Sunday, Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary 

Are you feeling out of step with the joy of Christmas? Blacknall offers a contemplative service that provides space to pause, reflect, and remember that Jesus comes for those of us who are suffering, lonely, or grieving. Childcare provided through age 3.

Carols & Cocoa

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Sunday, Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall

A Christmas songfest followed by cocoa and cookies.

Christmas Eve Services

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Tuesday, Dec. 24 | Sanctuary

  • 4 p.m. Service - In an effort for all ages to explore the incarnation, we’re going to experiment this year with a new 45-minute service. It’s open to all and we hope it will be particularly inviting to families with younger children. No childcare provided so that we have lots of youthful and joyful singing as we worship together!

  • 5:30 p.m. Service - A service with candles and carols. Childcare through age 3.

  • 7:30 p.m. Service - A service with candles, carols, and communion. Childcare will not be provided.

Advent Wreath Workshop

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Sunday, Dec. 1, 4-6 p.m. | Community Room

Wreaths assembled in one-hour shifts. Bring: $15 for wreath kit, cookie sheet to transport wreath, greenery/holly berries if you have some to share, clippers.

Advent Devotional

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Blacknall members and partners have composed an Advent devotional for you offering daily reflections, prayers, and hymns. Consider sharing the devotional with a friend that might enjoy reading along.

Advent Devotional 2019

  • Subscribe here for daily devotions delivered to your inbox.

  • Download a pdf version.

  • Pick up a hard copy at church.

Lessons & Carols Service

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Sunday, Dec. 8, 8:30 & 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

Chamber orchestra, choral singing and Scripture readings. Children’s programs and nursery provided.