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Celebrate Advent With Us!

Advent 2024 Highlights and Activities

Advent is a time of anticipation, hope, and reflection. As we journey toward the joy of Christmas, we invite you to experience the wonder of this season at Church of the Good Shepherd, UCC, where ALL are welcome! Whether you’re curious about Advent or seeking a deeper connection, our community welcomes you with open arms.

Discover the meaning of Advent and how it can enrich your journey. Click below to open the PDF, "The Meaning of Advent."

The Meaning of Advent

LOCATIONS & TIMES

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7834 Tennyson NE

Albuquerque, NM 87122

Phone: 505) 856-1004

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Zoom Events

9:30 AM Sunday -Contemporary Theology

11:00 AM Sunday - Worship Service

11:00 AM Tuesday: Bible Study with Pastor Sarah

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SUNDAY ADVENT SERVICES

Worship Service December 1, 2024

On this Communion Sunday and the first week of Advent, we light the "Prophecy Candle" and reflect on the hope found in the promise of the coming Messiah. We remember the hope God offers, and we look forward to celebrating Jesus' birth.

Worship Service December 8, 2024

During this second week of Advent in our worship service we light the "Bethlehem Candle," symbolizing the peace that Christ brings. We seek to be at peace with God and each other as we prepare for Christmas.

Worship Service December 15, 2024

This third week of Advent we celebrate Joy with a Cantata, performed with orchestra and choir, Uns Ist Ein Kind Geboren" ("Unto Us a Child is Born"). Our journey is marked by the pink "Shepherd's Candle".

Worship Service December 22, 2024

In the final week of Advent, we light the "Angels' Candle," focusing on God's love for us and our call to show love to others. This week encourages us to serve one another and embody the love of Christ.

HOPE A MINI-MOVIE FOR THE FIRST WEEK IN ADVENT

This Advent, we begin with a message of hope. In a world that sometimes feels overcome by darkness, join us as we explore the light of hope that this first week in Advent brings. Watch our mini-movie and let it inspire you to find hope in unexpected places.

Christmas Cantata - December 15th

Please Join Us In Celebration

We invite you to celebrate the spirit of Joy with us during the third week of Advent. On December 15th our worship service will feature the joyous sounds of our Chamber Ensemble and our Chancel choir performing 'Uns Ist Ein Kind Geboren' ("Unto Us a Child is Born"). This beautiful, sacred music will uplift your spirit and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ.

Learn More About the Music

Enjoy a Previous Performance by Our Chancel Choir & Chamber Ensemble

Gloria - Antonio Vivaldi RV 589

Linda Gilmour, Music Director . Soloists : Esther Moses, Alex Catterall, Shelley Andes Chamber Ensemble: Violin, Liana Austin, Maria Stefanova. Viola: Luis DeVargas. Cello: Beth Purvis. Oboe: Amy O’Brien. Trumpet, John Golobic.

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