Advent
In Light and Darkness – 2024
Join St. Matthew UCC in Wheaton for a variety of Advent season events
December Services | 9:30am
December 1 – The Darkness DId Not Overcome
December 8 – Vision in the Night
December 15 – Overwhelming Light
December 22 – Readjusting to the Dark
Christmas Eve – 8:30pm worship – The Light Has Entered the World
Special Events
December 4 and 11, 6pm – Advent Discussion Group
December 8 – Christmas Cantata, “Candles and Carols”
After service: Congregational brunch
December 15 – “Birthday Party for Jesus” after service
Youth Group Christmas Party
Wednesday, December 18
Blue Christmas Vigil – 6pm
For some folks, the holiday season does not bring as much festive joy as it once did. Death. Divorce. Diagnosis. Difficulties. On the longest night of the year, let’s gather together to honor our collective struggles and to create a sacred space to grieve and groan.