REJOICE WITH US!

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We warmly invite you to join us this holiday season in worship, community, and song. Come celebrate Christmas with St Luke's. The best way to keep track of all that is happening in the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany is to pick up an Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Brochure at the Welcome Table or view here online.​

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ADVENT SERVICES

 

Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols

With the Choirs of St. Luke’s 

Sunday, December 7 | 4:00 p.m.

Join St. Luke’s on Sunday, December 7 for our annual Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. The service features music by the Choirs of St. Luke’s and the traditional reading of the biblical Christmas story by members of the St. Luke’s and local Evanston community.

 

Admission is free and open to the public. Childcare is available in the nursery. Cookie reception to follow; please bring a treat to share. Doors open at 3:15 p.m.  Prelude begins at 3:45 p.m.

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Winter Solstice Celebration with the EcoVoice Project

SUNDAY, December 21 | Gathering at 6:30 p.m. / Performance at 7:00 p.m. 

All are invited to this special evening of community and warmth on the longest night of the year. St. Luke’s is delighted to collaborate with the EcoVoice Project, Climate Action Evanston, Interfaith Action, and other community organizations.

 

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

 

Christmas Eve Spoken Eucharist with Hymns - Morning Service

Wednesday, December 24 | 10:00 a.m.

Join us for observance of the Feast of the Nativity with Christmas carols and hymns, a sermon, and Eucharist. With St. Mark's, St. Matthew's, and St. Augustine's.

 

Family Eucharist for Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24 | 4:00 p.m.

A joyful service conducted by the Rev. Kat Banakis in the spirit of Godly Play. This service will include some of your favorite Christmas carols as well as the celebration of communion. 

 

Festival Eucharist for Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24 | 9:00 p.m.

Join St. Luke’s as we pull out all the stops for this joy-filled service! The service includes hymns and carols with organ and the choirs, communion, and incense. The organ prelude begins at 8:30 p.m.  All are welcome.

 

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

 

Christmas Day Worship

Wednesday, December 25 |10:00 a.m. 

St. Matthew’s, 2120 Lincoln Street, Evanston​​

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CONCERTS & MUSIC

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A Coriolis Christmas

Saturday, December 13 | 7:00 p.m.

Join this classical a cappella choir for a joyful Christmas concert! This year's program will include a range of contemplative and festive Christmas favorites along with the premiere of a new work composed by St. Luke's head chorister Freyja Ragnarsson. No ticket required; Coriolis will gratefully accept your free will offering. More information at www.coriolisacappella.org.

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Please note: December 13 is the correct date for this performance, which was listed as December 7 in the St. Luke's winter programming booklet.

 

Bella Voce Presents: Charpentier’s Midnight Mass For Christmass

Sunday, December 14 | 4:00 p.m.

Bella Voce joins with Madison Bach Musicians for a second Christmastime collaboration, featuring Charpentier’s beautiful French mass as the centerpiece. Tickets at www.bellavoce.org

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VISUAL ARTS

 

Visual Feast: The Liturgical Vestments and Textiles of St. Luke’s

An Exhibition of Chasubles and Dalmatics 

Sundays, November 30 - December 14 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Discover the rich tradition of liturgical vestments as we display garments known as chasubles and dalmatics along the north nave wall, showcasing the beautiful colors that mark our church seasons. This exhibition coincides with Sunday School lessons on the meaning of liturgical colors, offering a perfect visual complement to learning about Advent, Christmas, and the church year. Four or five ornate copes will also be displayed near the north side of the altar, giving the congregation a rare close-up view of these ceremonial vestments that are usually seen only from a distance during worship.

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GATHER IN COMMUNITY

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Ten Thousand Villages/St. Luke’s Community Shopping Benefit

December 1 - 5

1509 Chicago Ave., Evanston

Shop ethical gifts, clothing, accessories, housewares and more, and 15% of your purchase will be donated to St. Luke’s

 

Greening of the Church & Ugly Sweater Contest

Sunday, December 21 | 11:00 a.m.

Join fellow parishioners and friends as we gather after the service to hang wreaths, garlands, and other festive decorations throughout the nave. A hearty coffee hour is available for all to fuel our holiday spirit.

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Advent Devotional Discussion for Parents

Sundays, December 7 - 21 | 9:30 a.m.

Children join Reenie in the Great Hall for their own devotional movement, meditation, and activity, while parents join Lauren Janus for heartfelt conversation.

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