Advent
Be Not Afraid – 2023
Join St. Matthew UCC in Wheaton for a variety of Advent season events
December Services | 9:30am
December 3 – Do Not Be Afraid to Hold Hope
December 10 – Do Not Be Afraid to Bring Peace
December 17 – Do Not Be Afraid to Practice Joy
Christmas Eve – Do Not Be Afraid to Choose Love:
9:30am Family Service & 9:30pm Traditional Candlelight
Special Events
Sunday, December 17
Cantata Sunday – Were You There on That Christmas Night?
After service: Birthday Party for Jesus, Congregational potluck brunch
Thursday, December 21
Blue Christmas Vigil – 7pm
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.