Musical Prelude

Words of Welcome – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Opening Hymn – Once in Royal David’s City  – Chalice Hymnal #165

Prayer of Illumination – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Lighting of the Christ Candle (video)

A Reading from the Prophet Isaiah (9:2-7) – Sally Bremer via video

Meditation – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Hymn Response: Come, O Long Expected Jesus – Chalice Hymnal #125

A Reading from the Gospel according to Luke (1:26-38) – Ed Atkins

Meditation – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Hymn Response: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Chalice Hymnal #163

A Reading from the Gospel according to Luke (2:1-7) – Leo Morgan via video

Meditation – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Hymn Response: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Chalice Hymnal #150

A Reading from the Gospel according to Matthew (1:18-23) – Judy Lester

Meditation – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Hymn Response: Emmanuel – Chalice Hymnal #134

Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.
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A Reading from the Gospel according to Luke (2:8-20) – Trey Earle

Meditation – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Hymn Response: Angels We Have Heard on High, vv. 1, 2, 4 – Chalice Hymnal #155

A Reading from the Gospel according to John (1:1-5, 14-18) – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Communion Meditation – Rev. Dr. David Chisham

Elder’s Prayer – Vicki Krupala

Communion Hymn: Silent Night, Holy Night – Chalice Hymnal #145