CELEBRATE THE SEASON

What better time to gather with family and friends to celebrate such good news!
Come together to celebrate the birth of Christ through beautiful worship, heartfelt teaching, touching carols, and plenty of festive surprises.

CELEBRATE ADVENT & CHRISTMAS

Click on the event links below to find out more.

 

Poinsettias

Carlisle UMC is taking Poinsettia orders in honor or in memory of someone special to decorate the Worship Center and Gathering area for Christmas Eve. $14/each. Complete the order form and return no later than Sunday, December 8. Order forms available at Info Central or by clicking on "Learn More."

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Advent Series

Sundays: December 1-22, 2024 In a feeding trough in the small town of Bethlehem, God became one of us, and hope was born. This Christmas we will put ourselves in the shoes of Mary, Joseph and the other people along the Road to Bethlehem. Looking with fresh eyes at history, archeology and the very human stories of the people who were there, we will discover that the Road to Bethlehem is a journey that still brings hope, love, and peace today. Based on a classic book, ‘The Journey’, by Adam Hamilton. Devotional: Plan to read along with daily devotions to accompany the sermon series. Dec 1: Luke 1:26-38, Dec 8: Matthew 1:18-24, Dec 15: Luke 1:39-56, Dec. 22: Luke 2:1-7

Christmas Kick Off

Comfort & Joy Christmas Kick-Off - An event for families Sunday, December 1 at Carlisle UMC. A time of stations for kids and their grownups from 3-4:30pm (come anytime and spend as much time at each station as you would like) to experience the Comfort & Joy of Christmas. At 4:30pm join the multi-generational Advent celebration and tree lighting. At 5pm dinner will be served to all in the Gathering.

Silent Night Service

A quiet service of grace and healing. For those experiencing grief or loss. December 22, 5pm in the CUMC Chapel. Childcare provided. Live stream available by clicking on "Learn More."

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Christmas Eve Family Service

Invite a friend to join you for a powerful experience of the meaning of Christmas! CUMC's Family Service is at 4:30pm on December 24 in the Carlisle UMC Worship Center. There will be singing by our Kids' choirs, an extended Kid's Chat, traditional carols, and lots of energy! There will be candle lighting. Childcare provided. Live stream available by clicking on "Learn More."

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Christmas Eve Contemporary Service

Invite a friend to join you for a powerful experience of the meaning of Christmas. CUMC's Christmas Eve Contemporary Service will be on December 24 at 7pm in the Carlisle UMC Worship Center. Contemporar music led by our worship band of traditional carols and new Christmas favorites. There will be candle lighting. Childcare provided. Live stream available by clicking on "Learn More."

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Christmas Eve Traditional Service

Invite a friend to join you for a powerful experience of the meaning of Christmas. CUMC's Traditional Christmas Eve Service will be on December 24 at 9pm in the Carlisle UMC Worship Center. Enjoy traditional music by CUMC's combined choir, carols, and traditional liturgy. There will be candle lighting. Childcare provided. Live stream available by clicking on "Learn More."

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Angel Tree

Thank you for being an angel and helping every child feel the joy of Christmas. Please return the unwrapped present, with the gift tag attached or in the bag, in a gift bag by December 1 at Noon. Instructions are on the back of each tag.

Alternative Gifts

Alternative Gifts is a CUMC tradition of giving in honor or memory of loved ones to support our SERVE partners. It's a non-traditional gift that also blesses our community. There are 14 gift options this year. Brochures available in the Gathering or click on "learn more." All gift orders due by December 24.

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candlelight christmas eve - at the manger

Plan now to join with friends and family on Christmas Eve as we gather together "At the Manger." Christmas Eve is always a powerful, beautiful, and moving worship experience as we sing beloved Christmas carols and light candles to remember that our Light has come and God is with us. Invite a friend to join you for a powerful experience of the meaning of Christmas.
(Candlelighting at every service) 

 

4:30pm Family Service Singing by our kid's choirs, an extended kids chat, traditional carols, and lots of energy!

7:00pm Contemporary Service Music led by our worship band of traditional carols and new Christmas favorites in a Contemporary Worship experience.

9:00pm Traditional Service Beautiful music by our combined choir, carols, and traditional liturgy.