Christmas Eve Service 2023
 | Christmas Eve Service |
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3616 East Lake Mead Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89115
If you are unable to join us live because of concerns for your health or other reasons, please join us online at Zoom.
You can join us at Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84823621393
The password is chalice.
The Zoom room opens at 4:55 PM. Worship begins at 5:00 PM
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Foster Kinship
Nationally recognized, Foster Kinship is the only non-profit in Nevada exclusively serving families caring for the children of relatives. Foster Kinship has proudly served over 6,000 children and 3,000 families across Southern Nevada. By helping to “keep home in the family” for these vulnerable children, Foster Kinship envisions a safe and healthy childhood for ALL children in kinship care.
3616 East Lake Mead Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89115
If you are unable to join us live because of concerns for your health or other reasons, please join us online at Zoom.
You can join us at Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84823621393
The password is chalice.
The Zoom room opens at 4:55 PM. Worship begins at 5:00 PM
Click here to submit your announcements.
50/50 Donation Sharing
Foster Kinship
Nationally recognized, Foster Kinship is the only non-profit in Nevada exclusively serving families caring for the children of relatives. Foster Kinship has proudly served over 6,000 children and 3,000 families across Southern Nevada. By helping to “keep home in the family” for these vulnerable children, Foster Kinship envisions a safe and healthy childhood for ALL children in kinship care.
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UUCLV's Christmas Eve 2023 Service for December 24, 2023
INFORMATIONAL GUIDE: These will be parts of tonight’s service although not in the order as listed.
Prelude: Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas, Deck the Halls #235 on piano with Maggie M.
Welcome Words
Greeting & Ringing the Bell
Land Acknowledgment
Chalice Lighting by Rev. Linda Hart :
Opening Hymn: The First Nowell #237 with Maggie M. on piano
Wreath of Light with Terri B.
Of Our Hearts & Anointing with Maggie M. on piano
Pastoral Prayer: Blue Christmas: This, Too, Belongs by Kari Kopnick
Pastoral Hymn: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear #244 on piano with Maggie M.
Reading: Every Moment is One by Quinn G. Caldwell
Offering with music on piano with Maggie M.:
Pageant with Rory S.
Closing Song: Joy to the World #245 on piano with Maggie M.
Call to Action
Reading: Axial Tilt is the Reason for the Season by David Schwartz
Closing: Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
Postlude
Welcome Words
Greeting & Ringing the Bell
Land Acknowledgment
Chalice Lighting by Rev. Linda Hart :
- Congregational Response: We kindle a small flame, in the dark of the year remembering the promise of life abundant, of a possible peace. We pause on this night of mystery, to tell the stories, to sing the songs, and to bring more light into the world.
Opening Hymn: The First Nowell #237 with Maggie M. on piano
Wreath of Light with Terri B.
Of Our Hearts & Anointing with Maggie M. on piano
Pastoral Prayer: Blue Christmas: This, Too, Belongs by Kari Kopnick
Pastoral Hymn: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear #244 on piano with Maggie M.
Reading: Every Moment is One by Quinn G. Caldwell
Offering with music on piano with Maggie M.:
- Congregational Response: With gratitude for the abundance in our own lives, we give for the life of this congregation and the benefit of the larger community.
Pageant with Rory S.
Closing Song: Joy to the World #245 on piano with Maggie M.
Call to Action
Reading: Axial Tilt is the Reason for the Season by David Schwartz
Closing: Shortest Day by Susan Cooper
- Candle light passing while singing Silent Night
- Congregational Response: We release that which was called with love and gratitude, and we extinguish the flame, but not our commitment to being a beacon in the desert. This burns brightly until we gather again.
Postlude
