Holiday worship services directory
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| Article published on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 |
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Places of worship throughout Pinellas County are scheduling special 2012 holiday services, including the following.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1676 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including a family Eucharist, 5 p.m.; special music choir and instruments, and candlelight choral Eucharist, 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, the holy Eucharist with carols is at 10 a.m. Call 531-6020 or visit www.stjohnsclearwater.org.
The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan
The Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 2165 NE Coachman Road, Clearwater presents “O Come Let Us Adore Him,” a family liturgy on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. The choral prelude is at 7 p.m. followed by the Eucharist at 7:30 p.m. On Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, the church will present liturgy at 8 a.m. Call 461-1717.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish Catholic Church
St. Catherine of Siena Parish Catholic Church, 1955 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including a children’s mass, at 4 and 6 p.m.; a midnight musical prelude, from 11:15 to midnight; and a midnight mass. Christmas Day masses, on Tuesday, Dec. 25, are at 7, 9 and 11 a.m. Call 531-7721 or visit www.scosparish.org.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 3200 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including a Christmas pageant and Eucharist, 5 p.m.; and candlelight mass, 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, a Christmas Eucharist is at 10 a.m. Call 796-5514 or visit www.holytrinityclw.org.
Chapel by the Sea
Chapel by the Sea, 54 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach presents a Christmas Eve family candlelight service on Monday, Dec. 24, 7:30 p.m., which includes special music from the chapel choir and instrumentalists as well as a children’s sermonette. Visit www.chapelbythesea.net.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 455 Missouri Ave., Largo offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including worship with children’s choir and youth bells, 5 p.m.; and worship with pre-service music beginning at 7:10 p.m. and at 9:40 p.m. Child care will be available at the 5 and 7:10 p.m. services. Call 585-9969 or visit www.poplargo.org.
Christ Presbyterian Church
Christ Presbyterian Church, 3115 Dryer Ave., Largo presents a candlelight service on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m. Carols will be sung at 5:30 p.m. Call 584-8695.
Church by the Sea
Church by the Sea, 13701 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach presents “Hope Is Born – Emmanuel” by the choir on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. The church also will present contemporary worship at 7 p.m. and a candlelight service at 11 p.m. Call 391-7706 or visit www.churchbythesea.com.
Lutheran Church of the Palms
Lutheran Church of the Palms, 2250 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor presents “Come Ye Faithful,” a Christmas cantata, Sunday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. A children and youth Christmas program will be presented Sunday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, a candlelight service with Holy Communion is scheduled at 7 p.m. Call 784-4119 or visit www.lutheranchurchofthepalms.org.
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church, 1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including family worship, 4 p.m.; candlelight service, 7 p.m.; and candlelight and Communion service, 11 p.m. Call 785-7487.
First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park
First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park, 9025 49th St. N., Pinellas Park offers a special worship service Sunday, Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m., including “Joyful and Triumphant,” a cantata. A Christmas Eve candlelight service is Monday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Call 546-5741.
Good Samaritan Church
Good Samaritan Church, 6085 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park presents a Christmas Eve service Monday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. The service will include familiar carols, scripture readings and a moving candlelight observance. For information, call 544-8558 or visit www.goodsam-church.org.
Beth-El Shalom – St. Petersburg
Beth-El Shalom Messianic Congregation, 1701 29th Ave. N., St. Petersburg presents a Chanukah Celebration on the seventh night of Chanukah, Friday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. The event will include the lighting a gigantic 10-foot menorah, potato latkes, Chanukah songs, dancing and games. All are welcome and admission is free. Call 345-7777 or visit www.Jewishheritage.net.
St. Anne of Grace Episcopal Church
St. Anne of Grace Episcopal Church, 6650 113th St. N., Seminole offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including a family service at 6:30 p.m. with Eucharist, Christmas pageant and praise band; Christmas carols at 9:30 p.m.; and Rite II service with Eucharist, incense and soloist at 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25, there will be a Rite I Eucharist service at 9 a.m. Call 392-4483 or visit www.stanneofgrace.com.
Christ the King Presbyterian Church
Christ the King Presbyterian Church, 5400 Seminole Blvd., Seminole presents a Festival of Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Call 394-0787.
Seminole First Baptist Church
Seminole First Baptist Church, 11045 Park Blvd., Seminole. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be presented Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Call 392-7729.
Faith Presbyterian Church
Faith Presbyterian Church, 11501 Walker Ave., Seminole offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including a service especially for families with younger children, 4 p.m.; a service with chancel choir, 8 p.m.; and candles, carols and communion, 11 p.m. Call 391-0596.
Bay Ridge Baptist
Bay Ridge Baptist, 1655 113th St., Seminole presents a Christmas Eve candlelight service Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Cookies and homemade cider will be served at 5:30 p.m. Call 391-1935.
Connect2Christ Church
Connect2Christ Church, in Freedom Square Roskamp Auditorium, 7800 Liberty Lane, Seminole presents “Rejoice,” a Christmas musical, Sunday, Dec. 23, 9:45 a.m. Communion and a candlelight service will be offered Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 6 p.m. Visit www.c2cchurch.com.
Oakhurst United Methodist Church
Oakhurst United Methodist Church, 13400 Park Blvd., Seminole offers Christmas Eve services, on Monday, Dec. 24, including a family service with Christmas pageant and candle lighting, 5 p.m.; contemporary worship and candle lighting, 6:30 p.m.; and traditional service with candle lighting, 8 p.m. Call 391-4769 or visit www.oakhurstumc.com.
St. Justin Martyr Roman Catholic Church
St. Justin Martyr Roman Catholic Church, 10851 Ridge Road, Seminole offers special Christmas Eve services on Monday, Dec. 24, including a service at 4 p.m., family mass at 6:30 p.m., and candlelight mass at 10 p.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 25, the church will host a mass at 10 a.m. with a special call to worship 15 minutes before the mass. Call 397-3312 or visit www.stjustinmartyr.net.
Paradise Lutheran Church
Paradise Lutheran Church, 10255 Paradise Blvd., Treasure Island offers a candlelight service on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m. The Christmas Day service is Tuesday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m., and will include lessons and carols. Call 360-5739.
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