ADVENT & CHRISTMAS AT ST. LAURENCE 2025

This Advent and Christmas, we're gathering for prayer, singing, storytelling, and candlelight. Whether you're looking for joyful celebration, quiet reflection, or simply a place to belong during the season, there's space for you here.

LIGHTING THE WAY: AN ADVENT VIGIL | LIVESTREAMED ON YOUTUBE

Throughout Advent, join us online for daily rhythms of prayer and weekly evening reflections as we prepare for Christmas together.

Daily Morning Prayer | Weekdays at 9:00 AM
Start your day with scripture, silence, and prayer. Livestreamed each weekday morning.

Weekly Evening Reflections | Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Gather midweek for contemplative reflection, music, and space to slow down during the busy season. Livestreamed midweek (three Wednesdays and one Tuesday)

All services are livestreamed on our YouTube channel. Visit saintlaurence.ca for links.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

Holy Eucharist | 9:00 AM
A small, quiet communion service in the Rector's office to make space for pageant preparations in the sanctuary. All welcome.

The Christmas Story: All-Ages Pageant | 10:00 AM
Our beloved annual tradition returns! A heartwarming, participatory telling of the nativity for all ages and stages. Presented in partnership with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Come as shepherds, angels, or simply yourself—everyone belongs in this story.

Community Christmas Big Sing | 7:00 PM
Raise your voice and sing favourite Christmas carols with neighbours from across the Tri-Cities. Our amazing choir will lead the way, but this is everyone's night to sing. No tickets, no performance—just joy, harmony, and community.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

Blue Christmas: Light in the Darkness | 7:00 PM
When you can't be merry. A quiet service for those facing the season alone, sad, or struggling. You don't have to pretend here. We'll gather in candlelight to acknowledge grief, loneliness, and the weight some of us carry into Christmas. This service makes space for what is, not what we're told we should feel.

CHRISTMAS EVE | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

A Joyful Family Christmas | 4:00 PM
A carol-filled service with storytelling and communion, designed with children (and the young at heart) in mind. Arrive early at 3:30 PM for Christmas crafts in the parish hall - make a craft, colour, and settle in before the service begins.

Traditional Candlelight Eucharist | 9:30 PM
A beautiful, reflective service of lessons, carols, and candlelight as we welcome Christmas at its threshold. Join us at 9:00 PM for a carol sing-along before the service begins, warm up your voice and your heart.

CHRISTMAS DAY | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25

Christmas Eucharist | 10:00 AM
Celebrate the birth of Christ with us on Christmas morning. A festive, joyful service of communion and carols. Come in your pajamas, come with family, come alone - however you arrive, you're welcome here.

ALL ARE WELCOME

No matter where you are in your journey, whether you're a lifelong Anglican, exploring faith for the first time, or simply looking for a place to belong this season, there's a place for you at St. Laurence.

For more information, visit www.saintlaurence.ca