Events

Worship Experiences Sunday December 22^nd

Join us on Sunday at 11:00 A.M. as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

In a world of apathy and hatred, we are a people who know the true depth of love.  We see it peering back at us from the manger and we see it in the cross.  As we worship together, we declare that we will make room for that love to be born among us, and we will bear it to the world.  Join us Sunday as we light the candle of God’s love and pray for God’s love to fill our hearts and lives.

 Blue Christmas Service 5:00 P.M.

In spite of what the song says, we know that Christmas is not always the “happiest time of the year.”  In fact, when we’re missing people we love or facing difficult situations, it can be a painful time.  This year, we’ll gather in the sanctuary for a quiet service of comfort and reflection, remembering the promise of Christ birth:  Emmanuel, God is with us; we are not alone.  

Homeless Persons’ Annual Memorial Day Vigil

National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day takes place annually on the longest night of the year, the winter solstice, with commemorations held in communities across the country.

Studies have confirmed relationship between a lack of housing and increased mortality rates. This consistency has no borders. People experiencing homelessness are 3 to 4 times more likely to die than the general population. On average, people with housing in the U.S. can expect to live to age 79. Our long-term homeless neighbors can expect to live to about the age of 50. Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day focuses attention on those lost, makes space for community grief, and offers an opportunity to commit to preventing further unnecessary deaths of our unhoused neighbors.

Join us for this commemoration honoring the lives of those in Acadiana who have died this year while unhoused. Contribute the names and memories of your loved ones, and learn about local resources.

Many thanks to First Presbyterian Church of Lafayette for generously hosting this event.

Please light a candle and join us. Please note that this event is OUTDOORS and NO SEATING is provided, so please dress accordingly, and feel free to bring chairs and blankets.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Pre-Service Concert  5:00 P.M.

Candlelight Communion Service 5:30 P.M.

Join us on Christmas Eve for a very special service as we celebrate the birth of Christ into our midst once more. We will begin with a special Pre-Service Concert at 5:00 P.M.  Our traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service will begin at 5:30 P.M. Hear the good news proclaimed, raise your voices in joyous song, and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas as we share in Holy Communion and light candles and sing, “Silent Night.”  All are welcome! A nursery will be available for children under 5 years old, and Christmas activity bags will be provided for children attending the service. 

“What Anna Saw” is a first person retelling by the Prophetess Anna, sharing what happened the first time baby Jesus was brought to the Temple.  Join us to hear this story, enjoy good food, fellowship, and Christmas brunch.  It all happens December 29th, the first Sunday after Christmas.  Make plans now to bring your favorite brunch food and join us downstairs in the Social Hall at 11!