St. Nicholas Dinner

Parish Hall 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, United States

Join us for a Christmas "Carol-oke" sing along with DJ, catered dinner, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Wear your ugly sweater! Please RSVP as space is limited. ($15 for children under 10)

$20

Blue Christmas Service

Sanctuary 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, United States

A “Blue Christmas Service” is for those who have experienced loss---of a loved one, a job, a home, or anything meaningful. It calls attention to the presence of God’s grace and the pastoral care of the community, especially during a time when holiday memories can amplify difficult feelings.

Free

Advent Soup Supper at St. Mark’s

Parish Hall 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, United States

St. Mark's hosts the Deanery 6 Advent Soup Suppers Series. Supper at 6:00pm. Program begins at 6:30pm. Discussion of The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr.

Free

Children’s Christmas Pageant

Sanctuary 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, United States

Through hearing the Bible scriptures, singing carols, and church members playing the parts of Bible personalities, we present the story of the birth of Jesus. There are parts for those of all ages. If your child is interested in being in the play, please connect with Susan Mackall in Room 18 off the Parish Hall (the Sunday School Room) on Sunday, November 27, before or after the 10 am service.

Free

Cookie Exchange and Greening of the Church

Parish Hall 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, United States

Bring one dozen cookies to share. Pick out one dozen of others' cookies to take home. Help with putting up holiday trees in the sanctuary.

Free

Christmas Eve Holy Communion with Prelude Music

Sanctuary 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, United States

Music begins at 9:30pm. Christmas Eve Holy Communion with Choir (aka "Midnight Mass") begins at 10:00pm.

Free

Christmas Day Holy Communion

Sanctuary 330 E. 16th Street, Upland, CA, United States

One service only on Christmas Day.

Free

Burning of Palms

Palm fronds or woven crosses from past years’ Palm Sundays will be burned. The ashes will be prepared and then be used for the “Imposition of Ashes,” when the sign of the cross is made on a person’s forehead during the Ash Wednesday services.

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