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Advent & Christmas
Each year, Historic Beckford Parish enjoys the holiday season in special ways. Read more below to find out about what to expect during advent and Christmas with us.
2023
Advent and Christmas news and content is being added to this page throughout the season. Be sure to follow our Facebook page for updates!
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS DEVOTIONAL
A devotional for your enjoyment this Advent and Christmas season.
Christmas eve and day services
Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. at Emmanuel, 9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s (streamed live on Facebook)
Christmas Day: 10 a.m. at St. Andrew’s (streamed live on Facebook)
New Year’s Day Lessons & Carols: 10 a.m. at Emmanuel
Bulletins can be found under the Bulletins section of our site.
Advent Services
Every Sunday, we have services at 8 and 11:15 a.m. at Emmanuel and 9:15 a.m. at St. Andrew’s. Full bulletins can be found here. The 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. services are streamed live on Facebook.
You can also watch service videos the week after.
COMMUNITY Advent Services
Mother Kathy is not leading a service this year. If you would like to attend, the weekly Wednesday services are at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock on Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 13 and 21 with lunch at 12 p.m. lunch followed by 12:30 p.m. worship.
Advent and CHristmastide companion booklet
We hope this book will be a companion for your journey during this sacred season of our liturgical church year.
A Historic beckford parish christmas magazine
Christmas coloring booklet
The booklet has 40 Advent and Christmas images to color as you get ready to celebrate the holiday. From wreaths, candles, trees and Christmas scenes to the nativity, Bible verses and cute kitties, there’s plenty to choose from (or color them all if you’d like). You can print the entire booklet, or pick and choose your favorites. Feel free to share the booklet with anyone you think may enjoy some relaxing coloring time.
A 1980s Emmanuel Christmas Recipe Book
Find out about and read a recipe book put together by Emmanuel for Christmas during the 1980s.