St. Philip’s invites everyone to our special services for Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas. Visitors and out-of-town guests are especially welcome!
To help you plan, here are the service times for 2026. More details will be posted in November.
Wednesday, November 28: Thanksgiving Eucharist at 10:30 am
Christmas Eve, December 24
3:00 pm “No Stress Pageant” and Holy Eucharist with Carols. All children are invited to participate; we can provide costumes if needed. Read more details below.
5:00 pm Festival Holy Eucharist – A Christmas service of Holy Eucharist with the Chancel Choir and special music.
8:00 pm A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols – Join us for Christmas Lessons and Carols in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge, an intimate hour of short readings, carol singing, and choral anthems to tell the story of the birth of the Christ Child. With the Chancel Choir and special musical guests.
11:00 pm Midnight Candlelight Service – A contemplative service with special music as we greet Christmas with a traditional midnight Holy Eucharist.
Christmas Day, December 25
10:30 am Holy Eucharist with Carols and Homily
About the No-Stress Christmas Pageant
“No Stress” means no rehearsals, no lines to memorize and the freedom to wear whatever represents someone’s vision of the Christmas story, be it a Wise Man or dinosaur! Costumes from home may be worn or borrowed from St. Philip’s collection. We have many choices for traditional costumes, including beasts, but sizes are limited.
