St. Paul's United Church of Christ © | 50 N. Main St., Manheim PA 17545
717.665.2447 | Email:stpaulsmanheim@ptd.net
50 N. Main Street
St. Paul's UCC
Manheim, PA
Advent
During Advent, which begins this year on Sunday, November 30, many churches and families use wreaths to symbolize watchfulness and increasing joy as Christmas approaches. Colors for the candles vary, with some traditions using blue (for hope or creation) and others preferring purple (for royalty, humility or penitence).
The four candles that each represent a week in Advent also signify hope, peace, joy and love. (The third candle is often pink.) In the center is the white Christ candle, representing Jesus as the light of the world. That candle is lit on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The round, green Advent wreath has special meaning of its own. It symbolizes eternal life and the unending love of God, who sent his only Son to earth to die in our place.
- Church Art Online, December 2023
Blue Christmas
Not everyone feels the joy of the holiday season - some of us are experiencing grief, illness, anxiety, loss, or stress! If you are feeling left out of the joy of Christmas, come to St. Paul's on Sunday, December 28 and experience our Blue Christmas Anointing Worship service @ 9:30 am. Come and feel the comfort only our Savior can offer.
Christmas Eve Worship - Wednesday, December 24:
- 7 pm Candlelight Worship w/lessons and carols of the season
- 11 pm Candlelight Worship w/lessons, carols and Holy Communion
Bring in the New Year with Pork & Sauerkraut!
On Sunday, January 4, St. Paul's will bring in the new year with a later worship service starting @ 11 am, followed by a Pork & Sauerkraut meal. Click here to RSVP. Following the meal, we'll de-decorate from the holidays and prepare for the season of Epiphany which begins on Tuesday, January 6.