Advent at Shadyside
December 1 through December 24, 2019
“Advent” means “coming” or “arrival.” During the season of Advent, we celebrate Christ’s coming into the world and watch with expectant hope for His coming again. In its historical origins, the season of Advent was patterned after the season of Lent, a six-week period of penitence and preparation for Easter. Similarly, the four weeks of Advent present an opportunity for communal discernment and personal examination, as the Church prepares to celebrate the Nativity of the Lord and looks with hope for Christ’s return.
Advent Opportunities:
- Sunday Morning Worship: Prepare . . . : Dec. 1 through 22, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
- Advent Vespers: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
- Adult Christian Education Topical Study for Advent: Sundays at 9:45 a.m., Dec. 1-22, and Jan. 5
- Community Open House: Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- Service of Lessons and Carols: Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
- Mission Projects:
- Caroling at Allegheny County Jail: Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- The Giving Tree: Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15, following worship
- Choral Concerts:
- Pittsburgh Girls Choir Concert: Illumina: Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2:00 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Camerata Concert: Christmas with the Camerata: Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3:00 p.m.
- Christmas Eve Worship Services:
- Family Service: Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 4:00 p.m.
- Candlelight Service: Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 8:00 p.m., with prelude for choir and harp at 7:40 p.m.
Find details about more Advent opportunities.
For even more seasonal opportunities, please visit our online calendar.
Artwork: Detail of A Visit © 2019 John August Swanson | Eyekons