All are Welcome to Celebrate Advent and
Christmas Eve with CPC!
Everyone is welcome at any or all of our Advent and Christmas Eve programs
and Worship Services.
All worship services available in person and by live-streaming at https://chcpc.online.church
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Not sure what to expect? Visit our Sundays or Worship pages.
Still have a question? Send an email to office@chcpc.org or call us at 630-323-6522
or fill out a CONTACT CARD and we'd be happy to chat!
Weekly Details
First Week of Advent
December 1
9:30am Sunday Worship: "You Are a Blessing"
Communion and Choir
It is almost time for the Christmas Pageant. Join the angels, shepherds, donkeys, Mary, Joseph, the Innkeeper and the wise ones as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Share the Spirit - Collection Drive
For over 25 years, People’s Resource Center’s (PRC) Share the Spirit program has invited our most vulnerable neighbors throughout DuPage to experience holiday shopping for their families at the DuPage County Fairgrounds.
With your support, PRC can still provide joy and hope to 700 local families through the annual Share the Spirit program! Drop off in baskets at door 5C side board or narthex
This year we are collecting;
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new stuffed animals (12 ins or smaller)
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new, with tags, crib or twin sized blankets.
Second Week of Advent
December 8
9:30am Sunday Worship
Christmas Pageant
It is almost time for the Christmas Pageant. Join the angels, shepherds, donkeys, Mary, Joseph, the Innkeeper and the wise ones as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
10:30am All-Church Brunch
Christian Education - Children (CE-C) and Older Adult Ministries invite EVERYONE to brunch in Fellowship Hall following the Pageant! We will continue celebrating our faith formation around the tables sharing in a delicious spread.
Third Week of Advent
December 15
9:30am Sunday Worship
Special Advent Music
Gaudete by Anders Öhrwahl
Accompanied by a trio of woodwinds and joined by guest singers, the Chancel Choir will sing movements from the lovely work, Gaudete. The Swedish composer and conductor, Anders Öhrwal has created charming arrangements of familiar tunes for Advent and Christmas. The musical selections will be framed by scripture and meditations. Please join us on the third Sunday of Advent for a service that will heighten our anticipation of Jesus coming to earth to redeem all humankind
Cookies, Carols and Crafts
10:30am Fellowship Hall
Join us in Fellowship Hall for our Advent holiday open house! We will have cookies to decorate...and eat, craft supplies to make Christmas crafts and hot cocoa to enjoy! Drop in for a couple of minutes or stay for the whole time. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this festive event!
Fourth Week of Advent
December 22
9:30am Sunday Worship
Bell Choir
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24
3:00pm
Candlelight and Communion
7:00 and 9:00 pm
Candlelight, Choir and Communion
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Other Advent Activities
Sunday Morning Advent Adult Education
begins November 24 10:45am
"On the Way to Bethlehem"
Chapel/Zoom
Sunday November 24, Adult Education begins looking at Advent -- a little early, but this allows us to get in the full study before Christmas. For our Advent study this year, we will read and discuss On the Way to Bethlehem, by Rob Fuquay.
The book helps us look at towns and cities that were key to the story of the birth of Jesus. We start in Rome, where “a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.” That decree, according to the Gospel of Luke, resulted in the journey of Joseph and a very-pregnant Mary to Bethlehem. The author prompts us to consider how a decision by a powerful leader in a distant place can impact the lives of people at a distance. Think about Moscow’s decision to attack Ukraine; or the impact of decisions in Washington on our lives.
Please join us this Sunday to begin the journey to Bethlehem. We are pleased this week to welcome Tracy Sims as our leader. We will begin the class with a brief video by the author.
We encourage you to read the first chapter of the book, to enhance your understanding and the application of this study to your own journey. Books are available in the church office.
Read * Pray * Share
Begins September 19
Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:30 am
​Currently Reading: Words for the Beginning: Art, Poetry & Reflections for Advent. For three Thursdays in December we will be reading the Words for the Beginning. There will be many copies available in the church office. Please consider joining our lively group on Thursday mornings for these 3 weeks to lead you into this joyous season.
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Are you looking for a group where literature and Biblical discussion come together? This curious and insightful group meets at CPC from 9:00 - 10:30 am on Thursdays from September to the end of May. They begin each meeting by sharing life updates, joys and concerns and then pray together (20 minutes) and then we discuss the reading for 70 minutes.
Books are available in the church office along with a reading schedule. If you wish, you may make a donation to cover the cost of the book.
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We welcome all to join the group. No one can make it every week, so come when you can! Contact Pastor Beth for more information
Location: In person in the Chapel and on Zoom
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Presbyterian Women Christmas Tea
Tuesday, December 3
12:30pm Gathering Room
Our annual Christmas Tea is a great way to get in touch with old friends and with staff. Please come, men, women, children - everyone! We'll have coffee. tea and delicious treats. You may, if you wish, contribute a small plate of cookies, sweet bread or other treats. Not necessary but certainly appreciated. Hope to see you in the Gathering Room on Dec 3rd.
PC(USA) Christmas Joy Offering
Dedicated December 1
The Christmas Joy Offering of the Presbyterian Church USA supports current and retired church workers in time of need and Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. This special offering will be collected on December 1. You can donate online HERE
Youth Service Oppportunity
with Clarendon Hills Lions
If you're looking for service hours, here's a great opportunity! The Clarendon Hills Lions club is looking for high school volunteers for their annual Christmas Tree Sale!
Volunteers would assist customers with tree selection and purchase, as well as keeping the lot tidy. Shifts are available each Saturday and Sunday from 9AM to noon, noon to 3PM, and 3PM to 6PM starting November 23rd. If you would like to sign up or have any questions, please contact Ken C.
Middle School Christmas Shopping
Middle Schoolers: Get you Christmas shopping done early! Church van will take you to Target for one hour of shopping (with your own money). Shop for your siblings, parents, grandparents (or yourselves). We will go to Portillo's for dinner to celebrate and the van will return you to church after dinner. When arriving at the church to drop off, we are asking parents to sign a very simple permission slip. Do not miss this popular event! .
Everyone is welcome at any or all of our Advent and Christmas Eve programs
and Worship Services.
All worship services available in person and by live-streaming at https://chcpc.online.church
​
Not sure what to expect? Visit our Sundays or Worship pages.
Still have a question? Send an email to office@chcpc.org or call us at 630-323-6522
or fill out a CONTACT CARD and we'd be happy to chat!