St. Paul's United Church of Christ © | 50 N. Main St., Manheim PA 17545
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50 N. Main Street
St. Paul's UCC
Manheim, PA
Advent
Advent, which marks the beginning of the church year on Sunday, December 1, is “the first gleam of Christmas,” writes W.E. Sangster. “It heralds the entrance of the Divine into human history; it is heaven descending to earth; it is a great event casting its brilliance before it.” Sangster adds: “It is as though a trumpeter had taken his stand upon the turrets of time and announced the coming of the King. ‘Get ready,’ he seems to say. ‘Get ready. He is coming!’”
- Church Art Online, December 2019
Christmas Creches
Members and friends of St. Paul's are invited to decorate the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall windows with their favorite family Creche. It's so beautiful to see all the different versions - one even has several cats peeking in at the Christ child!
Decorating Night - Friday, December 6 @ 5 pm
Come out and enjoy a fun evening together with friends decorating the church for the Advent/Christmas Season on Friday, December 6 @ 5 pm. We'll begin with a spaghetti dinner and then begin to decorate afterwards. It's a great evening of fun for all!
Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 7
Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends to a FREE Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7 from 9-10 am. A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be served. There will be games and of course, Santa will be here as well for a visit and photo opportunities. All children will receive a goody bag and there will be hats/mittens/gloves and scarves available (hand made by the ladies in St. Paul's Women's Fellowship) for anyone who needs them!
Christmas Eve Worship - Tuesday, December 24: