Celebrate Christmas with St. Paul’s

You’re all invited!  There are many ways to celebrate and serve this December at St. Paul’s and in Decatur.  We welcome you to be a part of it – bring your family, friends, neighbors (or discover some new connections).  Consider regular and seasonal worship opportunities and special events that build community.

Advent Worship Wednesdays

Wednesday, November 29 – December 13
Prepare Him Room at 12:00 PM & 6:30 PM

What's it all about?

Learn how to prepare yourself and prepare your whole family for the celebration of Christmas through the Advent season.

Come on Wednesdays at 12:00 PM for a light lunch and worship in the Dining Room over your lunch hour, or come at 5:30 PM for dinner together (Dining Room) and Worship at 6:30 PM (Worship Center).  Give yourself a break and come reconnect as family – catch your breath in this season.

JINGLE JAM

Sunday, December 17
Christmas Celebration Big Enough for the Whole Family 9:15 AM – 11:30 AM

What's it all about?

Get ready for a Christmas celebration big enough for the whole family – and every family! You’re invited to Jingle Jam 2023 with SPL Kids!

Come join us on Sunday, December 17th for this free event – kicking off at 9:15 AM, you can enjoy lots of family fun with a hot cocoa bar, donut decorating, Gingerbread house & ornament making, family photo op, reindeer antler toss, inflatables, and including a student art gallery, prayer wall, and stuffing stockings for God’s Shelter of Love. Then at 10:30 AM, you can be a part of a family-friendly Jingle Jam service in the worship center with great live music, engaging Christmas message, and more.
Everyone is welcome – invite your family, friends, and neighbors and come be part of the family as we celebrate what Christmas is all about.

Questions? Contact Erica Davies, Director of Children’s Ministry, at 217-423-6955.

CHRISTMAS CAROL SING

Saturday, December 23rd
Sing along at 6:00 PM

What's it all about?

We just can’t wait for Christmas!  And what’s better than getting together to hear the Christmas story and gathering round to sing timeless carols with family and friends….except maybe if there’s also cookies and cocoa to be had!  Come yourself, bring the family, or come with friends and let’s get in the spirit all together on this Christmas Eve-Eve!  Join us on Saturday, December 23 at 6:00 PM in the Worship Center and enjoy the sharing of the Gospel of Luke and carols you love in this time of celebration.

Worship Christmas Eve

Sunday, December 24th
HOPE at 10:00 AM (Traditional), 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM

A HOPE-FILLED Christmas

Christmas Eve offers daytime and evening options for you this year.  If you enjoy a traditional liturgy service or prefer a morning option, plan to come at 10:00 AM on Sunday 12/24.  Or if you enjoy the evening candlelight experience, join us for Christmas Eve worship at 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM. This service includes a variety of Christmas carol favorites and candlelit Silent Night (Peace, Peace), led by our Praise Team and St. Paul’s Choir, including Praise Band instruments. 

Additionally, Nursery care is available for small children if needed. Rocking chairs are available in the back of the Worship Center for parents with small children, and worship can also be heard through speakers in the Fellowship Area should anyone need to step out during service. Ushers are also available to assist at any time. Assisted parking (& door) is available at the Southwest and Northeast entrances, and senior parking is available in the East parking lot area. The Worship Center can seat over 800 people at one time – we do recommend arriving prior to the start of worship to help you find the best seating for you and your family.

And we love to know you are with us!  We encourage all members and guests to complete a Connect Card when attending worship at St. Paul’s, or a First Time Guest card for those joining us for the first time (complete it and return it to the Welcome Center for a special gift).

WORSHIP CHRISTMAS DAY

Monday, December 25th
HOPE at 10:00 AM

Traditional Worship with Communion

Christmas HOPE

Christmas Day worship service is available at 10:00 AM on December 25th. This service is in a traditional format, with communion served during worship, and organ/piano led traditional Christmas hymns.

Additionally, Nursery care is available for small children if needed. Rocking chairs are available in the back of the Worship Center for parents with small children, and worship can also be heard through speakers in the Fellowship Area should anyone need to step out during service. Ushers are also available to assist at any time. Assisted parking (& door) is available at the Southwest and Northeast entrances, and senior parking is available in the East parking lot area. We do recommend arriving prior to the start of worship to help you find the best seating for you and your family.

We love to know you are with us!  We encourage all members and guests to complete a Connect Card when attending worship at St. Paul’s, or a First Time Guest card for those joining us for the first time (complete it and return it to the Welcome Center for a special gift).

LOVE217 – serve our community

There are so many ways you can serve an make an impact on others in our community during this Christmas season.  Consider how you can use your gifts to bless others.

Sidewalk Prophets Great Big Family Christmas 12/1

Decatur Christmas Parade 12/2

Christmas Care & Share – Toy Sorting 12/1-12/10

Christmas Care & Share – Distribution Week 12/11-12/15

Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringers – Throughout December

Are you ready to serve with us?  Need direction?  Contact Andrea Gerhard at 217-423-6955

GET EQUIPPED IN THE NEW YEAR

WORSHIP & GROW WITH US

Saturday Contemporary Worship at 6:00 PM (The Loft at SPL)
Sunday Traditional Worship
at 8:00 AM (Worship Center)
Sunday Contemporary Worship
at 10:30 AM (Worship Center)

Sunday Education Time at 9:15 AM (Kids, Youth, Adults Classes)

Stay connected with us following Christmas, and bring in the new year, making life change with our family of faith. Our regular worship times return December 30th & December 31st. Then engage with F3: Family-Faith-Formation Winter Session 2024 with classes for all ages and stages on Wednesday evenings (6 weeks) beginning January 3rd. Offerings for Kids, Youth, and Adults. Watch for registration at SPLDECATUR.ORG/FORMS.

Want to figure out how to get connected?