Christmas 2025
Join us in celebrating the Christmas Season at St. Paul’s UCC!
We have meaningful services, uplifting messages, and family-friendly events throughout the Advent and Christmas Season! Let's come together to honor the greatest gift of love.
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Christmas Tree Lot
Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? St. Paul’s United Church of Christ invites you to our annual Christmas Tree Lot, right across from Schnucks on Telegraph! Choose from a beautiful selection of fresh, high-quality trees. Our volunteers will be happy to help you pick the right tree and get it loaded up safely for the trip home.
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Advent Festival / Live Nativity
Kick off the Christmas season with a joyful evening at our annual Advent Festival! Bring the whole family for a night filled with wonder and community. We’ll have a live nativity, craft tables for all ages, photos with Santa, and plenty of hot chocolate to keep you warm. It’s a beautiful way to slow down, celebrate together, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
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Christmas Choir Cantata with Live Orchestra
Join us Sunday, December 14th at 7pm for an unforgettable evening of music and worship as our Chancel Choir presents “A Thrill of Hope.” This beautiful Christmas cantata tells the story of Christ’s birth through powerful choral arrangements, meaningful narration, and the warmth of the season.
A live chamber orchestra will accompany the choir, bringing the music to life. Come experience the beauty, wonder, and hope of Christmas in this special night of worship.
Christmas Eve Services at St. Paul’s UCC
Celebrate the joy and wonder of Christ’s birth with us this Christmas Eve. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly gathering or a traditional candlelight service, you’ll find a place to worship and reflect.
4 PM – Family Service (Sensory Friendly)
A warm, engaging service designed especially for families and children. This sensory-friendly gathering features a relaxed atmosphere, interactive elements, and a joyful retelling of the Christmas story.
9 PM – Candlelight Service with Communion
A traditional candlelight service filled with scripture, carols, and the celebration of Holy Communion. A peaceful and meaningful way to welcome Christmas.
11 PM – Candlelight Service with Communion
Our late-night service begins in quiet anticipation and ends at midnight on Christmas morning, welcoming the birth of Christ by candlelight and communion.
All are welcome! Come share in the light, hope, and beauty of Christmas Eve.