Advent 2022
Join us as we ponder, "where is your gaze?"
Advent is traditionally a time of waiting and anticipation. As we join with countless others across the centuries in waiting for the salvation promised through the Messiah, we so often get distracted from paying attention to the one who is Immanuel - God with us. You are invited into a journey which will change everything.
Nov 27-Dec 3
In week 1 of Advent, we take a look at longing and invitation through the lens of Mary, when the angel announced to her that she would bear a child and name him Jesus.
EVENT: Advent Afternoon,
Sun Nov 27, 3-5pm
Dec 4 - Dec 10
In week 2 of Advent, we watch Mary and Elizabeth co-laboring to greet the coming of God to the world in the person of Jesus. We celebrate that God chose to become human, to be fully Immanuel - God with us.
EVENT: Advent Afternoon
Sun Dec 4, 3-5pm
Christmas Eve, Dec 24
Services at 3pm, 7pm, and 11pm
3pm: Family Service
7pm: Traditional Service
11pm: Candlelight (Contemplative) Service
Christmas Morning
Sunday Worship 10am
Wear your PJs and eat cinnamon rolls as we celebrate the birth of our newborn Messiah!
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Previously...
Advent Afternoons
Sun Nov 27: Wondering and Wandering
Sun Dec 4: Messy Manger
3-5pm
Advent is all about preparation, waiting, and longing. Invest in your experience of God by spending time each of these Sundays in a reflective space.
Christmas Festival
Sunday, December 11, 5-7:30pm
So much fun for everyone in the family! Come for a soup and salad dinner, caroling, Christmas cookies, crafting, and a visit from a Shepherdess who was there at Bethlehem!
A Christmas Yarn
Bear Creek Kids Musical
Join us for worship to watch our Little Bears present "A Christmas Yarn" musical.
Sunday, December 18, 3-5pm
A musical advent journey from the musicians at Bear Creek. Also, enjoy special music by musicians Andrew Cannestra and Kaitlyn Clawson-Cannestra.
