Advent at St. Michael’s
As we enter the holy season of Advent, St. Michael’s joins Christians around the world in preparing our hearts to welcome the light of Christ. Each week invites us deeper into hope, peace, joy, and love as we await the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Join us in-person or online at one or more events throughout this sacred season. We look forward to seeing you, and don’t forget to invite your family and friends to join as well! Click below to learn more.
pikes peak ringers
saturday, november 28, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
We are elated to bring The Pikes Peak Ringers (PPR) to St. Michael’s as the inaugural concert - Comfort & Joy - to kick off the Advent season! Please join us for this free bell concert, no RSVP is required.
Advent Wreath making
Sunday, november 29, 9:15 - 10:10 AM
All are invited to our intergenerational Advent wreath making. Join us for crafts, fellowship, and more! Please bring your reusable wreath from last year, if possible. ($5 for a wreath holder)
lessons & carols: an appalachian christmas 6:00 PM
Tree Lighting 7:00 PM
thursday, december 3
Our third annual Lessons & Carols service will feature tunes from Appalachia 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.
Christmas light festival
Saturday, december 4 - 19, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
What better way to bring on the jolly of the season than with our spectacular Christmas Light Festival. Take a stroll through the church grounds and be lit up by the displays, fellowship, and hot chocolate. $5/family plus a canned good or new toy. Happening Friday and Saturday evenings. For more information or to get a glimpse of the experience, CLICK HERE.
advent retreat: Being sacred in the ordinary
Saturday, december 5, 8:45 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.
Christmas Pageant
December 13, 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 15, 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.
*for a more detailed event listing, please refer to pages 10 & 11 of the Nov/Dec Archangel
Christmas 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
Christmas Eve Worship Services: Thursday, 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 & Online) & 7:00 PM Traditional Services (In-person) - 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 5:00 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.
10:00 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 9:45 PM.
Christmas Day Service: Friday, 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.
First Sunday of Christmas: Sunday, December 27
8:00 and 10:30 AM Visit our homepage for video 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.
Service for a New Year: January 3, 2027
8:00 Service (In-person) and 10:30 AM Service & Holy Eucharist (In-person & Online) - Visit our homepage for the video viewing link.
Begin the year with prayerful reflection inspired by Psalm 23, uplifting music, and words of hope for the year ahead.
Epiphany: Sunday, January 10th
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 10th 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 11!
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+