Christmas Eve Services
Wednesday, December 24
4:00 p.m. - Family Christmas Eve Worship
Join the friendly beasts as they welcome a new beginning. This Family Service for all ages and features music by our house band, Homeward Bound.
9:00 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship
Come welcome the joy and wonder of Christmas Eve with the beauty of candlelight, favorite Christmas hymns, the Chancel Choir and a string quartet. We will celebrate Holy Communion as we gather in hope on this special night.
This service is available in-person or via livestream.
Our livestream link will be posted to our Watch and Listen page a few days before the event.
Other Advent Events
Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, November 30 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us for this wonderful, long-standing tradition at Good Samaritan where we decorate our sanctuary for the Christmas season! Music will be provided at this family-friendly service by our own Orchaband. We will be collecting gifts for infants through 8-year-olds to donate to STEP (St. Louis Park Emergency Program). Target gift cards in amounts $5 to $25 will be collected as well. Bring items to the service or contact Jan at jan@good.org. We'll conclude our evening with fellowship time and cookies!
Anyone who plays a string or wind instrument (young or old) is invited to join the intergenerational Orchaband. Pick up the music ahead of time from the reception area by the Church Office. We will rehearse right before the service at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. It’s great fun! Contact Sarah at skumagai@comcast.net with questions.
Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 14 - 4:00 p.m.
As we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season, we warmly invite you to join us for a beautiful evening of Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 14 at 4:00 p.m. This beloved service will feature the Chancel Choir and the Chancel Chimes, readings of the Nine Lessons and, singing of traditional carols. After the service, Homeward Bound will offer a musical serenade as we come together for a festive reception, sharing in the joy of the season and the warmth of fellowship. Bring your loved ones, invite your friends, and let’s celebrate together the hope and joy that Christmas brings! We look forward to seeing you there! If you're not able to join us in person, a link to livestream this event will be posted on our Watch and Listen page a few days before the event.
Music from a previous Lessons & Carols Service
Blue Christmas
The Advent/Christmas season may carry grief, heartache or struggle amidst activity, joy and celebration. Each week in December during our Sunday services, special ornaments will be available to add to our Blue Christmas Tree. You may write the name of “something blue” on each ornament as a prayer to add to our community tree.