Bethel United Church of Christ Invites Community to Advent Events

Bethel United Church of Christ invites everyone to attend its special programs and worship services during Advent, beginning on Wednesday, December 4 with Bethel’s annual Advent Workshop at 6:00 p.m. Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, a pot-luck dinner and a short child-oriented worship service will all be part of this festive evening.

On Sunday, December 8 at 10:00 a.m. Bethel welcomes the Austin Neighborhood Choir of the renowned Chicago Children’s Choir for a morning of worship and celebration. The children of Bethel will present the Christmas story as part of the service.

The following Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m., Bethel offers its annual Christmas Music Sunday, when the adult voice and handbell choirs, along with soloists, will present “Christmas Around the World,” featuring both traditional and contemporary music. This worship service of beautiful Advent and Christmas songs is a highlight of the season at Bethel.

Led by its Senior Minister, Rev. Gretchen Sylvester, Bethel will hold two worship services on Tuesday, December 24. At 4:00 p.m. the Christmas Eve family service takes place, and the traditional Christmas Eve service begins at 10:00 p.m. Both of these services will include traditional carols, reading of the Christmas story, and candlelight. The family-oriented service at 4:00 p.m. is planned for all ages, filled with familiar and well-loved songs and stories. At the 10:00 p.m. service of lessons and carols the Bethel adult voice choir will sing traditional and contemporary pieces. Both services will end with the traditional singing of “Silent Night” by candlelight.

Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 E. St. Charles Rd. in Elmhurst. Church facilities are fully accessible, and parking is available behind the church. Please enter from St. Charles Rd. or Huntington Lane off Poplar. Call the church office at 630-279-4040 for more information.