Advent Wreath Making & Potluck
Sunday, November 30 at 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Advent wreath making, a Christmas potluck, and a visit from St. Nicholas! Bring your wreath frame if you have one – and a favorite holiday dish based on your last name A-F: dessert, G-L: main entree, M-R: drinks to share, S-Z: sides.

Blue Christmas Healing Service
Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
A quiet, comforting space for anyone navigating feelings of grief, fear, or anxiety in the midst of a season that can feel overwhelmingly “joyful.” Come rest, breathe, and receive peace and prayer in community.

Worship Choir Cantata | “Have You Heard?”
Sunday, December 7 at 8:45 and 11 a.m.
Come experience the story of Christ’s prophecy and birth as told through word and music. Composer Joel Raney uses familiar Celtic tunes from Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and England. St. John’s Worship Choir and an orchestra of university musicians are led by Director of Music Valerie Thompson.

All-Ages Salt Dough Ornament Painting
Sunday, December 7 at 10 a.m.
Gather in the Parish Hall to paint old-school salt dough ornaments and enjoy Christmas carols. All supplies—ornaments, ribbon, and paint—will be provided.

Children’s Nativity Pageant
Sunday, December 14 at 11 a.m.
Come hear the greatest story ever told! All children ages 0–11 (non-members welcome!) are invited to participate in our annual Children’s Nativity Pageant. Contact Marjorie Nolan (marjorie@stjohnsnb.com) for more details.

Holy Visitations for Advent
December 14 – 21 in the Sanctuary
Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Weekends: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Advent can rush past in a blur, but this season invites us to pause, breathe, and prepare our hearts. As we greet with joy the coming of Christ, the sanctuary will be open for a week of quiet prayer and reflection.

Christmas Eve Services
Wednesday, December 24
4 p.m. (Family), 7 p.m. (Traditional), 10:30 p.m. (Traditional)
Our Family Christmas Eve Service is always very full. To help make room for visiting families and young children, we invite those without kids to consider attending one of the later services. This year we’re introducing a 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service that will end right as Christmas Day begins.

Christmas Day Service
Thursday, December 24 at 8:45 a.m.
Begin Christmas morning in worship with a celebration of Holy Eucharist. This simple service will be a wonderful way to center your day in the hope and light of Christ’s birth.