REPEAT THE SOUNDING JOY!
Join us this Christmas Eve to experience the joy and peace of ancient worship as we celebrate the birth of Christ at St. Andrew’s! All families are welcome to join us, starting at 4:30 pm. The service will include readings, hymns, preaching, eucharist, “Silent Night” sung by candlelight and a special visit from St. Nicholas for the children!
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
2404 N. Howard Street, Spokane
(509) 325-5252
office@standrewsspokane.org
Please remember that the statewide indoor mask mandate is in effect. We will do our part to limit the pandemic’s spread and protect the most vulnerable among us by wearing masks during the service. You may remove your mask if you are leading worship or while taking communion.
ONLINE VIEWING
For those unable to join us in person, the service will be live-streamed from our St. Andrew's Facebook page for online viewing! Visit us on Facebook here.
WELCOME FATHER JAKE
We are pleased to welcome Father Jake Andrews to preside at Christmas Eve. Jake is a an English professor at Whitworth University and we appreciate his liturgical devotion and thoughtful preaching!
EUCHARIST
Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome to partake in communion at God’s table! During eucharist, wine will be served from the common cup or individual serving cups; please indicate your preference to the eucharistic minister as you approach the altar. If you do not wish to receive, please come forward to receive a blessing (by crossing your arms) or you are welcome to remain seated.
DONATIONS
We are collecting donations of hats, scarves and gloves to share with our neighbors in West Central. We are also collecting food donations for our free food pantry outside the church. Please consider bringing a donation of either if you are able.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the lot behind the church or on N. Howard St. or W. Carlisle Ave (street parking). A wheelchair accessible ramp leads from the back parking lot into the church.
CHRISTMAS EVE
At Christmas, Christians around the world mark the birth of Jesus with gatherings, worship, acts of service, and joyful celebrations. While our full hearts compel us to share gifts with family, loved ones, and those less fortunate, this season has a higher meaning. At Christmas, we affirm that God - the source of life, the one who redeems us, and the spirit who guides us - came among humanity in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is “Immanuel,” - God with us, God among us. God entered the world through Christ, not on an earthly throne, but in a humble manger. In Christ’s life, we see in human terms how God wants us to live - we understand God’s dream for creation! In Jesus, we see God’s tender love for the human family. We learn that Jesus’s message is radical and transformative: our purpose is to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. As the church, we celebrate that God is loving, liberating, and life-giving! Join us as we proclaim the mystery of our faith, the joy of life, and recommit to building the Beloved Community, the Kingdom of God in our time and place!
