Christmas at Forks UCC

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:14

This Christmas season, we warmly invite you to join us at Forks United Church of Christ as we celebrate the miracle of Christ’s birth. Come and experience the joy of our worship services, where the spirit of love and hope fills the air. Throughout the month, we will gather together for services and special events that reflect the light of our faith and the warmth of community. Let us share in the wonder of this holy season, singing carols, lighting candles, and deepening our connection to God and one another. We look forward to welcoming you with open hearts as we rejoice in the gift of Christmas together.

 

Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service

Our Traditional Christmas Eve Service

Tuesday, December 24th, 8:00 PM
Watch LIVE online

Listen to our Handbell Choir ringing for the prelude, our Praise Band and Choir singing Christmas songs and anthems, and join in singing familiar Christmas carols accompanied by the church Organ.

“Silent Night” will be sung by candlelight, as tradition at Forks.

A church interior during a candlelight service with people holding candles, seated in pews. The church is decorated with wreaths and warm lighting, featuring an overhead view of musical instruments like handbells on a table.

Annual Christmas Play

A Christmas Carol

Saturday, December 21st, 4:00 PM
Watch a Recording on YouTube

Tuesday, December 24th, 4:00 PM
Watch LIVE online

Every year, our youth and other members put on a Christmas play, this year we will be performing A Christmas Carol!
Each show is FREE for all to come and enjoy!

Join us for an evening of fun, laughs, and a nice message for the Christmas season.

Rewatch some of our previous year’s shows in this YouTube Playlist.

Promotional poster for "A Christmas Carol" live performance by the Youth of Forks UCC. Features a silhouette of a man in a top hat against a red background with snowflakes. Event dates: December 21st and 24th at 4:00 PM, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown, PA.
A group of people performing a vintage radio play, reading scripts into retro microphones labeled "WXMS Radio." The setting includes festive decorations and an "On the Air" sign, suggesting a holiday or Christmas theme. The performers are dressed in costumes reflecting an old-time radio style.
A decorated Christmas tree with white ornaments and blue lights stands in a church setting. People are gathered near the tree. A television screen displays the "Christmas Vacation" movie poster. A piano with "JOY" letters and a nativity scene is visible, and the room is softly lit with lamps and festive decorations.

Christmas Concert

Light of the World:  A Christmas Concert

Saturday, December 21st, 7:00 PM
Watch a Recording on YouTube

All are invited to join us in the sanctuary for this free concert event.

Christmas is the fulfillment of a promise—not a promise that life will be easy, fair, or without suffering.  Rather, the promise of Christmas is that no matter how dark life may be at times, the story never ends there; light is always on its way. 

Just as Mary and Joseph traversed uncommon darkness during the journey that culminated in the birth of Jesus, Light of the World:  A Christmas Concert is an invitation to walk through the darkness with open eyes, and bring forth the light—again, and for the first time.

"Light of the World" Christmas concert flyer with starry night, nativity scene, and event date of Saturday, December 21st, 7:00pm.

Blue Christmas Service

For those dealing with grief or loss this season

Sunday, December 22nd, 3:00 PM
Watch a Recording on YouTube

This service is a reflective and comforting gathering designed for those navigating the challenges of the holiday season.

Join us in finding peace and hope amidst the shadows, as we reflect on the healing light of compassion and unity.

Church altar with lit candles, cross, floral arrangement, and religious cloth.
Close-up of bright red poinsettia plants with dark green leaves.

Merry Christmas!

from Forks UCC