Advent at St. Michael’s

St. Michael’s will join billions of Christians around the world on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Join us in-person or online as we make Christ known. We look forward to seeing you, and don’t forget to invite your family and friends to join as well!

For information about St. Michael’s 2025 Christmas Light Festival CLICK HERE


pikes peak ringers
saturday, november 29, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

We are elated to bring The Pikes Peak Ringers (PPR) to St. Michael’s as the inaugural concert - On a Winter’s Night - to kick off the Advent season! Please join us for this free bell concert, no RSVP is required.

Advent Festival
Sunday, november 30, 9:15 - 10:10 AM

All are invited to our intergenerational Advent Festival and wreath making. Join us for crafts, fellowship, and more! Please bring your reusable wreath from last year, if possible. ($5 for a wreath holder & $5 for Advent candles.)

advent retreat: sacred stillness
Saturday, december 6, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

In the swirl of holiday activities, what might we discover if we answer the call to be still and wait for the Lord? Join us as we carve out time to quiet ourselves, reflect, and practice contemplative ways to open ourselves anew to the Coming One. $20/person - includes lunch and materials. CLICK HERE to sign up.

sandwich sunday
Sunday, December 7, 12:00 - 12:30 pM

Join for a hands-on intergenerational activity where we’ll share God’s love beyond our walls by ministering to those in need. We have 300 sandwiches to make for needy recipients at the Salvation Army Family Hope Center, Laundry Love, Solid Rock Church, and St. Andrews Community Center food pantry.

liberty heights caroling
sunday, december 7, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Let’s bring some musical Christmas cheer to our neighbors at Liberty Heights senior living community - with fun and fellowship for all.

lessons & carols: a celtic christmas
thursday, december 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Our second annual Lessons & Carols service will feature tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales set to familiar Christmas carol texts. This heartwarming tradition is for the whole family, with congregational singalongs, beautiful songs from our newly refined handbell choir, and special guest soloists. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate after the concert as you stroll through the Christmas Light Festival without the crowds. Don’t miss this once-a-year, free event - no RSVP required. In-person & Online.

Christmas Pageant
December 14, 10:30 AM Service

All elementary-aged children are encouraged to participate in St. Michael’s annual Christmas Pageant: The Nativity Story during the 10:30 AM service. CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up. In-person & Online.

Blue Christmas Service
Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 PM

Christmas can be a difficult season for many. If you are feeling lost or hurt, or estranged from the general feelings of joy and happiness during this time of year, please join us. The service will include music and the Holy Eucharist. In-person & Online.


Christmas at St. Michael’s

Christmas Eve Worship Services: Wednesday, December 24

3:00 PM Family Service (In-person)

  • Our family-friendly Christmas Eve service will feature a trumpet, kid-friendly sermon, and Holy Eucharist. Nursery care available for 5 and under from 2:30 - 6:30 PM. Overflow seating will be available in the Gathering Space and Parish Hall.

5:00 PM (In-person) & 7:00 PM Traditional Services (In-person & Online) - Visit our homepage for the video viewing link.

  • There are two traditional services this year, which will each feature a brass quintet, the Seraphim Choir, and Holy Eucharist. The 7:00 PM service will be livestreamed. Preservice music begins 20 minutes before each service. Overflow seating will be available in the Gathering Space and Parish Hall. Bring the entire family and invite your neighbors.

11:00 PM Midnight Service (In-person)

  • Join us for this reflective service with trumpet music, hypoallergenic incense, Holy Eucharist, and a little silence as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Preservice music will begin at 10:45 PM.

Christmas Day Service: Thursday, December 25

10:00 AM Christmas Day Service & Holy Eucharist (In-person & Online) - Visit our homepage for the video viewing link.

  • Celebrate with us on Christmas Day with Christmas hymns and Holy Eucharist.

A Service for a New Year: Sunday, December 28

10:00 AM Meditative Service featuring The Saint John’s Bible, No Eucharist (In-person & Online) - Visit our homepage for video link.

  • Reflect on the past year and anticipate the year to come. Includes uplifting music, readings from The St. John’s Bible and thoughtful prayers written by clergy, staff, and parishioners, all centering around the theme The Beatitudes. Come renew your spirit with hope!

Second Sunday of Christmas: January 4, 2026

8:00 Service (In-person) and 10:30 AM Service & Holy Eucharist (In-person & Online) - Visit our homepage for the video viewing link.

Did you know that in the Episcopal Church, the Christmas season actually runs through January 6? During these 12 Days of Christmas, we continue to celebrate the birth of Christ with carols and special music until the Wise Men come on the “12th Night” and begin the season of Epiphany.

Epiphany: January 4, 2026

8:00 Service (In-person) and 10:30 AM Service & Holy Eucharist (In-person & Online) - Visit our homepage for the video viewing link.

We will chalk doorways in Sunday School and during both services on Sunday, January 4 to celebrate Epiphany. Chalking the doorways is a centuries-old tradition in which we write symbols above the doorway to mark the new year and bless the space within each doorway. Curious about what the symbols are and what they mean? Join us on January 4!

Christmas Children’s Activities

Children’s Craft Snowflake Star
Children’s Craft Star Sewing Card
The Christmas Story Activity packet for Ages 3+
The Christmas Story Activity packet ages 7+