Christmas at St. John's
Join us this weekend for our Christmas services in person or online!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Saturday, 5:00 pm & 11:00 pm
Includes string quartet at 5 pm and vocal quartet at 11 pm, preaching, communion, and candle lighting.
Christmas Day Lessons & Carols
Sunday, 9:30 am
This service is packed with beloved Christmas carols interspersed with the story of Christmas and concluding with Holy Communion.
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Longest Night Gathering
On Wednesday evening, the longest night of the year, we gathered with folks from First Presbyterian Church, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, and others from the community to sing, pray, lament, and seek hope. In this unique service led by The Many, a Chicago-based progressive Christian band, we reflected on stories from the past year, placed our prayers on a wailing wall, and gathered candles together in a fire of hope. If you were not able to join us, we highly recommend watching the video of this beautiful gathering below.
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Happy Birthday to those born 12/23-12/29:
- Sue Stanfa, 12/26
- Ron Witt, Sr., 12/28
Happy Anniversary to those celebrating this week:
- Joanni & Michael Kric, 12/27
We apologize for any omissions. If your birthday, anniversary, or new intention on the prayer list is not included, please contact churchoffice@stjohnswilmette.com to be added. Please also let us know of any personal or family milestones, including happy occasions or serious lifecycle events that you would like to share with the St. John's community.
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December 24 Christmas Eve
5:00 pm Candlelight Worship
11:00 pm Candlelight Worship
Sunday, Dec. 25 Christmas Day
9:30 am Lessons & Carols Worship
10:30 am Coffee Hour
Sunday, January 1
9:30 am Worship
10:30 am Coffee Hour
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Sunday Service Video
If you missed last week's service or want to experience it again, you can view it here.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
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Christmas Eve, 5:00 pm
Preaching & Presiding Minister: The Rev. Allison Bengfort
Assisting Minister: Chris Maglocci
Crucifer: John Hauser
Torch Bearers: Chris Maglocci, Finny Maglocci
Communion Assistants: Katie Hauser, Jan Wendel
Advent Wreath Lighters: The Danielsen Family
Minister of Music: Luke Duroc-Danner
Soprano: Ariel Andrew
Alto: Marina Brule
Minister of the Word: Mylene Pollock
Ushers: Buckley Crist, John Hauser, Peter Hauser, Tom Morrison
Altar Guild: Susan Crist
Camera Operator & Zoom Host: Michel Hauser
Christmas Eve, 11:00 pm
Preaching & Presiding Minister: The Rev. Allison Bengfort
Assisting Minister & Crucifer: Jason Shutters
Advent Wreath Lighters: Linda & Scott Bengfort
Minister of Music: Luke Duroc-Danner
Soprano: Ariel Andrew
Alto: Elizabeth Reeves
Tenor: Benjamin Burney
Bass/Baritone: Errol Wesley Shaw
Minister of the Word: Jason Shutters
Ushers: Jan Wendel
Altar Guild: Jan Wendel
Camera Operator & Zoom Host: Jason Shutters
Christmas Day, 9:30 am
Presiding Minister: The Rev. Allison Bengfort
Assisting Minister & Crucifer: Jason Shutters
Minister of Music: Luke Duroc-Danner
Cantor: Ariel Andrew
Ministers of the Word: Pastor Allison Bengfort, Linda Bengfort,
Scott Bengfort, Chris Maglocci, Cindi Rachowicz, Jason Shutters
Altar Guild: Jan Wendel
Camera Operator & Zoom Host: Jason Shutters
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