You are invited to Christmas at SMPC!
This Advent Season is packed with opportunities for connection, serving and worship. Join in one of our three Christmas Eve Worship Services on December 24.
Christmas Eve Worship
Wednesday, December 24, Sanctuary and Livestream
3:00 p.m. - Family Worship - Lively, family-friendly worship for all ages. Messages are geared toward a younger audience but are relevant for teens and adults and will include a children’s nativity! Children are welcome in the sanctuary, and childcare is also provided for ages 4 and under.
5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. - Candlelight Communion - Traditional worship services with handheld candles and communion. We will be joined by the Youth Choir and Youth Ringers at 5:00 p.m. and the Chancel Choir at 8:00 p.m. Childcare for ages 4 and younger is provided at both services.
More Events
Advent Devotionals - Subscribe, Read Devotionals
Angel Tree Donations - The Angel Tree with tags will be in the narthex on Sunday, November 30. Gifts are due back by Sunday, December 14. Online gift tags can be found here.
SMPC Bell Ringing for Salvation Army, Belk, SouthPark Mall, Saturdays, November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 10:00 am-4:00 pm (two-hour shifts)
"Calling All Angels" Adult Bible Study - Sundays, Beginning November 30, 9:00-10:00 a.m. OR Mondays, beginning December 1, 10:00-11:00 a.m., McQueen Room or Zoom
Women's Advent Tea - Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Alternative Gift Market - Sunday, December 7, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Narthex (online now through December 25)
BAM! Bible and Music - Sunday, December 7, 5:00-6:30 pm, Narthex, Kindergarten-5th Grade
BYG (Big Youth Group) & Christmas Party - Sunday, December 7, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Mecklenburg Hall, Middle and Hig Schoolers
Festival of Carols - “Journey to Bethlehem” - Sunday, December 14, 6:00-7:30 pm, Sanctuary and Livestream, A special worship service led by the SMPC Music Ministry. Music enhanced with scripture. Childcare provided.
The Longest Night, Tuesday, December 16, 5:30 p.m., Chapel - A special worship service that offers hope and consolation for those experiencing any type of loss.
SMPC Youth Gift Wrapping Fundraiser - Sunday, December 21, 12:00-3:00 pm, Mecklenburg Hall
Advent Devotionals
Advent Devotionals written by SMPC members and staff, illustrated by the children and youth of SMPC. Delivered to your email inbox every morning during Advent!
Alternative Gift Market
Angel Tree
Please join in our church tradition this Christmas season as we collect and deliver gifts for area families in need. Angel Trees - one located in the narthex, and one located outside the church office - will be up on Sunday, November 30. Link to online tags is below.
Donation tags for ham dinners will also be available on the trees or monetary dinner donations of any amount can be submitted to Mary Katheryne Zagora in the church office.
Please bring all gifts wrapped to the church by Sunday, December 14. Angel tags should be displayed on the OUTSIDE of the gift. Contact: Kristin Colson, kscolson@carolina.rr.com.
