Advent and Christmas Worship Services 2025
Join us for worship opportunities that make the Advent and Christmas seasons especially meaningful.
Sunday, December 14
5:30 p.m.
La Misa Guadalupana
Join our sister parish, St. Gabriel's, for a Eucharist celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The service features the beautiful floral handiwork of our Sexton, Adan Cortes, along with mariachi and dancing. Plan to stay for a festive reception after the service. Be sure to attend Rev. Marybeth’s webinar about this Mass if you’d like to learn more before attending.
Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve
1:00 p.m. Carols & Communion Service
4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Pageant and Eucharist
Live-Streaming Links
6:00 p.m. Candlelight Eucharist Rite II
Musical Prelude begins at 5:40 p.m.
9:00 p.m. Candlelight Eucharist Rite II
Musical Prelude begins at 8:40 p.m.
Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Advent Events
Alternative Gift FairSun, Dec 07St. James' Episcopal Church
La Missa GuadalupanaSun, Dec 14St. Gabriel's/St. James' Episcopal Churc
Caroling for the CommunitySun, Dec 21Leesburg
Parents' Night OutMon, Dec 22St. James' Episcopal Church
Christmas Eve ServicesWed, Dec 24St. James' Episcopal Church
Christmas Day ServiceThu, Dec 25St. James' Episcopal Church
Advent Resources
We hope you'll take advantage of the resources below to enrich your Advent journey this year.
Advent Devotional
"Living Well Through Advent 2025" Digital Devotional. Click here to download.
The Advent (Biola University)
The Advent Project is a daily devotional series celebrating the beauty and meaning of the Advent season through art, music, poetry, prayer, Scripture, and a written devotion.
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What is Advent?
This article from anglicancompass.com provides a great explanation and additional resources.
Advent Family Resources
Advent resources for families. Book recommendations, printable resources, and more, complied by our neighbors at St. Matthew's in Sterling.
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AdventWord is an inspirational online Advent calendar. Click to learn more.
Advent Playlist
A variety of songs about waiting, longing, and making room as we prepare for Christmas. This playlist was lovingly created by our former Seminarian, Kara Laughlin.