deck the hall
november 30th I 11 am
Founders Hall
Following worship, help us transform Founders Hall for the Christmas season again this year. Maybe you’ll be stringing lights, building a cardboard cabin, or setting up a tree; all materials will be provided.
red clay art show
december 7th I 11:00 am
Founders Hall
We invite our Red Clay artists to display their work in various media on the themes Christmas/Winter/ Holiday/Sacred during our coffee hour. There will be a Silent Auction of a painting by Jo Howard. The congregation will also be signing giant Christmas cards that will be delivered to our Homebound members.
youth christmas party
december 7th I 11:30 am
in the Tunnel
All youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to join Mr. Ben for a Christmas celebration! We'll have a White Elephant exchange with gifts provided, Christmas goodies, and other fun games. Wear a Christmas sweater if you have one! Sign up with by Tuesday, December 2nd to guarantee a gift!
Service of Light & Hope
December 7th I 3 pm
Sanctuary
A time of reflection and healing for those carrying burdens this season. Join us in the sanctuary for this special service.
unplugged coffeehouse: folk christmas
December 7th I 7 pm
Fellowship Hall
Join us on Sunday evening, December 7 for a cozy evening of acoustic Christmas folk music, good coffee, and community spirit at our Unplugged Coffeehouse Folk Christmas! And because it’s Christmas, we’re adding a special mission to the evening- a fundraiser to support Colonial Elementary’ s Adopt-a-Family program- helping families in need celebrate the season. In addition, we’re also collecting toothbrushes for Friendship House of Delaware.
Come enjoy the music, invite a friend, bring a toothbrush, and help us share Christmas joy in our community!.
Advent Brunch
December 14th I 11 am
Founders Hall
Join us in Founders Hall for food and fellowship as we celebrate the Advent season! Menu consists of: French toast casserole, assorted quiches, bacon, potatoes au gratin, fruit salad, croissants, and assorted baked goods. Gluten/dairy-free quiche will also be served. Catered by Appleton Catering, tickets are $15 per adult; $12 children 6 - 10 years old, and free for children 5 & under. Tickets are on sale in Founders Hall each Sunday after worship.
a red clay family christMAS
December 21st I 7 pm
sanctuary
All are invited to join us in the sanctuary on December 21st at 7 pm for this holiday songfest. Following the songfest, join us in Founders Hall for food and fellowship. All are welcome!
Christmas Eve services
FAMILY SERVICE WITH PETTING ZOO i 4 PM
Join us for a family-friendly service featuring a pop-up pageant that brings the Nativity story to life. Enjoy LIVE ANIMALS at our Christmas petting zoo, music by our in-house band, The Red Clay Collective, along with a performance by our children's choir. If you're interested in experiencing our petting zoo or the pop-up pageant, please arrive by 3:30 PM. This service will be approximately 40 minutes.
classic candlelight service I 8 pm
Join us for a Classic Candlelight Service featuring Festival Choir and organ, with violinist Deena Andrews, guest cellist Jessie Reagen, and guest soprano Othalie Graham. This in-person service will also be livestreamed.
candlelight communion service I 11 pm
Come together to celebrate the birth of Christ in this sacred late-night service with candlelight and communion. Enjoy special music that includes piano, organ, cellist Jessie Reagen and bass Martin Hargrove. This in-person service will also be livestreamed.
christmas poinsettia dedications
If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one by purchasing a Christmas Poinsettia to beautify our sanctuary on Christmas Eve, you may do so by filling out a form and submitting it to the church office. Paper forms are available in Founders Hall or the church office or you may access our online form by clicking the “order here” button. The cost is $18.00 each and the order deadline is December 8th. Poinsettias may be picked up after the 8 pm or 11 pm Christmas Eve services.
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