ADVENT 2023
Join us for this special season!
Thursday, December 14 – Service of Comfort
Join us on December 14th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The loss of a loved one, a life change, or seasonal depression can make the days of December feel challenging while the rest of the world is celebrating. We will gather in the chapel for a quiet service that recognizes this hurt. All are welcome to this time of meditation and prayer in the midst of Advent.
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Sunday, December 17 –
Christmas Concert & Dinner
Join us for this beloved holiday tradition on Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. Our Chancel Choir, along with a 35 piece orchestra, will present music of the season. This year's repertoire features music from the Oxford Book of Carols along with some of our favorite Christmas anthems. The performance is free and all are welcome!
The concert begins at 4:00 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a delicious catered dinner. Make your reservation for the dinner by December 10th by clicking here.
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Sunday, December 24 – Advent Worship Service
​One worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary*
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Sunday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Services
Can't join us in person?
All Christmas Eve Services will be live-streamed here.
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Celebrate the joy of the season this Christmas Eve at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood! Join us in our beautiful church for a festive celebration featuring first-class music, inspiring biblical teaching, and a warmly inclusive environment. Make us a part of your holiday traditions this year.
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Schedule of Events:
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2:00 p.m.
A Brief Service of Scriptures and Carols in the Chapel:
Experience the joy of Christmas through a meaningful service blending scriptures and carols in the intimate setting of our chapel.
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4:00 p.m.
Christmas Pageant by the Children’s Choirs
in the Sanctuary:
Watch the magic of Christmas come alive with a heartwarming pageant performed by our talented Children’s Choirs in our sanctuary.
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9:30 p.m.
Music by the Rosewood String Ensemble in the Sanctuary:
Enjoy the enchanting melodies of the season.
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10:00 p.m.
Festival Service of Lessons and Carols in the Sanctuary:
Conclude your Christmas Eve with a festive service that will weave together lessons, carols, and candlelight, creating a beautiful tapestry of the Christmas story in our magnificent sanctuary.
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We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!
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Sunday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve
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​10:00 a.m. One Worship Service in the Sanctuary*
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*We will only have one worship service
on these days due to the holidays