Advent & christmas

    Advent is a season of beginnings and endings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year begins. Christ's birth ushers us into new ways of living and loving; and yet, the world as we know it spins madly on. In many ways, pregnant Mary was surrounded by endings - but she proclaimed hope in a God who was and is making all things new. Christ's birth offered a beautiful new beginning for shepherds and Magi alike. When we ourselves navigate seasons filled with endings and beginnings, we need reminders. We need words that can feel like steady ground, like a path for our feet to find as we step forward into the unknown.
    As we journey together through this season, may we find words for belovedness and hope. May we find words for beginning again!

The story of Christmas will come alive through storytelling, music, prayer, and lots of great fun in this interactive worship service planned with the whole family in mind. Every kid gets a part in the pageant as we make our way to the manger with Jesus! No rehearsal is necessary, just come at 2:30 to pick out a costume!

On this evening when the world seems to stand still to celebrate the arrival of God With Us, we will come together for a service of candlelight, prayer, word, and song to tell the story of Jesus' birth. We will celebrate Holy Communion, a special time of gathering at Christ's table that is open to everyone.  All are welcome and childcare will be available.

Celebrate the Christmas season with our UMCE family! Join us for an evening of fun and bring your favorite Christmas treat to share for dessert.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by UMCE again this year to read to the children and take pictures with everyone! This event and the pictures with Santa are free - so invite the special kids you know!

The UMCE youth will be putting on a live nativity play that you can watch from the comfort (and warmth) of your car. The narration begins every 15 minutes, so drop by anytime between 3 and 5 to support our youth.