Special Services & Holy Days

Marking sacred moments throughout the Church Year.
Throughout the year, the Church marks sacred seasons and holy days that tell the story of God’s love in Christ. These special services invite us to gather in prayer, scripture, and song as we move through Advent and Christmas, Lent and Holy Week, Easter and Pentecost, and other significant moments in the life of faith.
Advent wreath with candles

Advent

A season of waiting, hope and preparation.

Advent invites us into quieter worship and expectant prayer as we prepare for the coming of Christ. Seasonal liturgies, including Advent Lessons & Carols, help us slow down and watch for God's light in the midst of darkness. Late November-December

Christmas nativity scene

Christmas

Celebrating the birth of Christ.

We rejoice in the mystery of the Incarnation with joyful worship, sacred music, and candlelight. Multiple services are offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, welcoming all ages to celebrate the light that shines in the darkness. View Christmas Services Late December

Lenten altar

Lent

A season of reflection, repentance, and renewal.

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and is a season of prayerful reflection as we journey toward the cross and the promise of resurrection, shaped by simpler worship and faith-deepening practices. February-March

Easter altar flowers

Easter

Proclaiming resurrection and new life.

Easter is the joyful heart of the Christian year, celebrated through the powerful liturgies of Holy Week and the triumph of Easter Day. From the solemnity of the cross to the joy of the empty tomb, we proclaim Christ's victory over death. View Holy Week & Easter Services March-April

Pentecost celebration

Pentecost

Celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit.

On Pentecost, we remember the birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Worship is marked by joyful music, red vestments, and festive fellowship. May-June

Blessing of animals

Feast of St. Francis

Giving thanks for the gift of creation.

Each fall we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis with a beloved Blessing of the Animals. Parishioners and neighbors are invited to bring pets of all kinds for prayer, gratitude, and a joyful reminder of God's love for all creation. Early October