Christmas @ Community

Christmas Worship Services

Join us as we gather to worship the birth of our Savior and King, Jesus. All are welcome as we join in song, worship and praise of Emmanuel, God with us! We have multiple opportunities for you to celebrate Jesus’ birth with us.

CHRISTMAS EVE EVE WORSHIP — Sunday, December 23 at 7:00 PM

Our Christmas Eve Eve service is a modern Christmas service featuring our worship band, with uplifting music, a powerful message, and a time of reflection as we explore the story of Christ’s birth and prepare to celebrate the hope of Christmas.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP — Monday, December 24 at 3:00 PM

If you have children or you’re young at heart, come out to our Family Christmas Eve service at 3:00 PM. Our Family Christmas Eve service includes favorite Christmas Eve carols and the Christmas Story is told improv style, where every child gets to participate as one of the characters!

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP — Monday, December 24 at 7:00 and 9:00 PM

Our 7:00 and 9:00 traditional services feature Scripture lessons, carols, the chancel and bell choirs, candle-lighting, and a Christmas message of HOPE. This year’s theme is “Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas.”

Advent & Christmas Activities

GIVING TREE COLLECTION — November 25 through December 20

Our annual mission to provide gifts and meals for children and their families in Anne Arundel County. Visit cumc.net/2018/11/17/giving-tree/ for more information.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS SEMINAR — December 1, 8:30 am

A seminar designed for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. Registration is required. Visit cumc.net/holidays for more information, and to register.

ADVENT SERMON SERIES: THE JESSE TREE — Sundays in December

A series that will help us connect the custom of decorating Christmas trees to the events leading to Jesus’ birth. Visit https://cumc.net/2018/11/21/jesse-tree/ for more information!

ADVENT FELLOWSHIP — December 2, 12:15 pm

A covered dish lunch, Christmas tree decorating, kids crafts, and Jesse Tree ornament making! Visit cumc.net/2018/11/18/advent-fellowship/ for more information.

COOKIE WALK MISSION FUNDRAISER — December 8, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

A mission fundraiser with a delicious assortment of homemade cookies to purchase by the pound. Visit cumc.net/2018/11/08/cookie-walk/ for more information.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON — December 9, 12:30 pm

An annual Christmas luncheon for all women and girls of any age. Visit https://cumc.net/2018/11/21/christmas-luncheon/ for more information.

“HOLY NIGHT OF MIRACLES” CANTATA — December 15, 7:00 pm & December 16, 10:45 am

A Christmas Cantata presented by our chancel choir. Visit cumc.net/2018/11/30/cantata/ for more information.