Winnipeg is Better Than Chocolate: Jazz for Christmas, A Blue Christmas Service, Winter Solstice, Advent Plays, Dinners and Celebrations and Christmas Eve and Day Services in Winnipeg

December 6, 2014

Jazz for Christmas, A Blue Christmas Service, Winter Solstice, Advent Plays, Dinners and Celebrations and Christmas Eve and Day Services in Winnipeg

Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Donald & Graham

204-942-7465

December 10, 7:30 pm

Jazz for Christmas CD Launch

$10 per person (proceeds to Holy Trinity Mission Ministry)

The Bob Watts Trio -

Pablo Gardenas, Piano and Steve Kirby, bass

Pipes Alive organ recitals on Dec 16 and 23 at 12:10 pm

December 22, 5 pm Carols and Candles is a gift to the community.

Come and join us for an evening of Carols by candlelight.

Hot wassail and Christmas cookies

Friendship and fellowship together to share the season

You are welcome to celebrate Christmas Eve with us, at our Communion Services

12:00 pm - BCP Holy Communion, favourite carols accompanied by the Holy Trinity Organ.

5:00 pm - Family Communion and favourite carols, led by our band Heart's Refuge.

11:00 pm - BCP Holy Communion, favourite carols accompanied by the Holy Trinity Organ.

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John Black United Church, 898 Henderson Highway

Dec 10 - A Blue Christmas Service 7:00 pm - honours the feeling that many have that the Christmas season is difficult for those who may have experienced a loss or life transition.

Dec 13 - The Youth and Children's Group is going to Bethlehem Live. mrcodycreed@gmail.com

Dec 14 - A service of worship interrupted by a Drama Before that Holy Night. Angels with ipads, Magi who bring coffee!

Dec 22 - The Christmas Wave - At 6:30 am we costume. We provide robes and props. Please dress warm. We advertise our services for about 45 minutes. Then we go indoors for hot chocolate or coffee.

Dec 24 - 5 pm - for the young at heart. Meet Mary, Joseph, shepherds and Magi and a real baby in the manger. Children may wear costumes and be part of the action.

Dec 24 - 10 pm Communion Service - carols, scriptures, and prayers weaving the ancient story with our hopes for peace, love and joy. Holy Communion (bread and juice) is offered - you may simply pass the plate. Ends with candle light and singing.

Dec 28 - Come enjoy worship after the "big day" is done. Fresh coffee, juice and Christmas cookies after the service.

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Celebrate Christmas at St. George’s Crescentwood, 168 Wilton Street (204-453-5642)

December 13, 5:00 pm Wine Bar / 6:00 pm Dinner

Join us for our Turkey Dinner along with Special “Guests”, Christmas Carol Sing-along and Dancing. Let us know if you will need a ride to or from dinner.

Adults $20, Children $12 (12 & under) at the Church Office.

December 19, 7 pm

The Winter Solstice at St George’s

The Sanctuary and St George’s are celebrating the seasonal rebirth of the sun. Performing guests include Ilena Zaramba, Deborah Romeyn, Stewart Fay, Nandita Selvanathan, Rabbi Alan Green, Dale and Mark Scott – with the healing sounds of crystal bowls, gong, and drums. $20 for adults, and $10 for under 18, through the St. George’s office.

CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ST. GEORGE’S

December 21, 7 PM Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - Includes choral music as well as your favourite Christmas carols.

December 24, 5 PM Children’s Pageant and Family Christmas Service
A one hour celebration of the Eucharist with carols.

December 24, 10:30 PM Midnight Eucharist with all your favourite Christmas music.

December 25, 10:30 AM Christmas Day Eucharist with carols

December 28, 10:30 AM Christmas 1, Eucharist and carols. No Sunday School

January 4 2015 at 10:30 AM Feast of the Epiphany. Eucharist. Sunday School

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Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican, 933 Summerside Avenue

Dec 16, 7:00 PM

What Are You Waiting For?

We are invited to reflect on God’s kingdom of peace, justice and mercy and what we might do to usher it into our lives and world. A joint offering of Trinity United and Good Shepherd Anglican with Second Chance providing musical leadership. All are welcome.

Dec 19 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Advent Open House, Hosted by the Lutheran MNO Synod and the Anglican Diocese of Rupertsland. Held at the Anglican Lutheran Centre, 935 Nesbitt Bay, Winnipeg

Dec 21, 5:30 PM - Family-oriented Christmas service (Trinity United Church)

Dec 24, 7:30 PM - United Church Service -Candlelight Service

8:45 - 9:15 - Carol Singing

9:30 PM - Anglican Service - Candlelight with Communion

Dec 25, Christmas Day No services at Good Shepherd or Trinity

United Worship Services will be held at

St Paul’s Anglican, 830 North Drive, Wpg 10:00 AM

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Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Avenue

December 19, 5 pm – 9 pm: Christmas potluck

December 24, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: Christmas Eve Service

December 25, 10 am – 11 am: Christmas Day Service