Christmas at UPC
Glory to God and peace on earth to all!
Twelve Days of Joy
Christmas isn’t just a day: it’s a season! The Twelve Days of Christmas are December 25 – January 5, with the Feast of the Epiphany (the Manifestation of Christ) right after that. Come and celebrate!
From Epiphany through Shrove Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday,” the day before Lent begins), we reflect on what it means to bear the Light of Christ into the world.
Christmas
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion
Don’t miss this annual event! We’ll start with an extended prelude, “The Music of Christmas,” at 6:30 PM, featuring singing the beloved hymns of Christmas. Then the service begins at 7:00 PM, including the Christmas Story, Holy Communion, and lighting candles to remind us that we bear the Light of Christ into the World!
Dec 24, 2024
Christmas Day (Online)
Worship with us wherever you are on this Christmas Day! The service will premiere on YouTube at 10:00 AM CST, but it will be immediately archived, so you can tune in any time on Christmas Day.
Dec 25, 2024
5th Day of Christmas
Christmas didn’t end on Christmas Day: Christmas has barely BEGUN! Today is only the Fifth Day of Christmas! Come join us as we worship our new-born Savior and Lord.
Dec 29, 2024
12th Day of Christmas
Today is the Twelfth Day of Christmas, which means tonight is Epiphany Eve or Twelfth Night. Come worship Christ with us as we close out the Season of Christmas. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at this service.
Jan 5, 2025
Epiphany and Beyond
Worship: Baptism of the Lord
As we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, we also remember our own baptisms and give thanks to God for the grace of regeneration–new life in Christ! Come join us for this special occasion.
Jan 12, 2025
Worship: Candlemas
Candlemas, also known as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, is 40 days after Christmas and in many traditions is the official end of the Christmas season. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated.
Feb 2, 2025
Transfiguration Sunday
Transfiguration Sunday is the last Sunday before Lent begins. We’ll remember how Christ showed his glory on the mountaintop before he made his way to Jerusalem. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated in this service.
Mar 2, 2025
Scots Bannock Night Pancake Supper
We bid farewell to the winter cycle of holy days with one last celebration: a traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Scottish Style. There will even be several different kinds of Louisiana King Cakes on hand to end the festive season in style!
Mar 4, 2025
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