Welcome to the Season of Advent at Northminster Presbyterian Church!

The Season of Advent marks the beginning of a new year for the church. It is a season of expectation, anticipation, and preparation for the arrival of the Christ. This is an active waiting where we work to build a world characterized by hope, peace, joy, and love.

Advent begins on Sunday, December 3rd, and concludes with our Christmas Eve celebrations on Sunday, December 24th when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child.

Throughout this season, Northminster Presbyterian Church will be active through a variety of worship services, programs, events, and opportunities to engage. This is a wonderful time of year to invite your family, friends, and neighbors to meet you at the church. Bookmark this page and use it as a resource to stay up-to-date on all things Advent.

We look forward to seeing you as we Prepare the Way together!

Advent Resources

Playlist for the Season


Thursday, December 21st

Longest Night Worship Service | 7:00 pm

The holiday season can be one full of celebration but also of sadness, grief, and loss. The Longest Night Service provides a time to acknowledge, sit with, and honor the heaviness faced in these days. The names of loved ones and members who died this year will be read. Whether you have suffered loss this year or are carrying grief of years past, you are welcome at this special service.


Sunday, December 24th

Advent 4 Worship Service | 10:00 am

Join us for Advent Four Sunday worship as we light the candle of Love. Come as you are in person or join us online!

Children's Christmas Eve Service | 4:00 pm

Make a Joyful Noise with the children of Northminster and the community. Join the throng of sheep, angels, and shepherds as we welcome the Christ Child. There are ways for all to participate!

Traditional Christmas Eve Service | 6:30 pm Choral Prelude; 7:00 pm Worship Service

We welcome the Christ Child through readings, a sermon, holy communion, and music. The Northminster Chancel Choir sings a 30-minute choral prelude before the 7:00 pm service, including familiar and newly composed music of the Christmas season.

Please note that there will not be an 11:00 pm service this year


Sunday, December 31st

First Sunday of Christmas Lessons & Carols | Dec. 31 | 10:00 am

Join us for Sunday worship! Come as you are in person or join us online by visiting our website. Childcare is available! If you’d like to watch previous sermons, visit our website or YouTube page.