Bethel United Church of Christ Extends Invitation to Advent Events

Bethel United Church of Christ invites everyone to our special programs and worship services during Advent, beginning Wednesday, November 30 at 5:30 p.m. with an Advent dinner and workshop. The theme of this year’s event is Letters of Encouragement, a family-friendly evening that includes a pasta dinner, crafts, cookie decorating and a celebration of the season with songs and hanging of the greens. This is a free event. To reserve your spot please email jenny@bethel-ucc.org or call the church office at 630-279-4040.

On Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. Music at Bethel presents the second concert of its 18th season, Six Singers and a Pitch Pipe: The Oriana Singers. This wonderful holiday concert showcases this phenomenal group’s unique range of a cappella music, from the Renaissance to contemporary holiday songs. For tickets and information please call the church office or visit www.musicatbethel.com.

Sunday worship on December 4 at 10:00 a.m. offers the Children’s Christmas Sing, “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” when the children of Bethel lead the congregation in songs of the season, helping us to celebrate and remember the true meaning of the holiday. Family and friends are invited to share this child-friendly hour of worship.

The following Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m., Bethel offers its annual Christmas Music Sunday, when the adult voice and handbell choirs, along with soloists, present a morning of wonderful traditional and contemporary Advent and Christmas songs, a highlight of the Advent season at Bethel. This year’s program, “Magnificat,” features pieces by both classical and contemporary composers.

Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 E. St. Charles Rd. in Elmhurst. Parking is available and facilities are fully accessible. Please call the church at 630-279-4040 for more information.