We’ve discovered a growing list of Advent activities and Christmas celebrations organized by Presbytery of Baltimore churches this season. Did we miss something? Let us know!
Saturday, December 7
“Sing for Peace,” a live music event celebrating Peace and Justice for all and filled with Baltimore’s song leading and inspirational icons.! 3 pm at Govans Presbyterian Church. Free admission. Flyer
Alternative Gift Fair at First Presbyterian Church of Howard County (9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, MD) from 10 am – 4 pm and Sunday, December 8, 9 am – 1 pm. This holiday season, give fair trade gifts from around the globe, bring the family to shop at Children’s Corner and donate to charity in their honor For additional details about the Fair, visit their website or reach out via email to agf@firstpreshc.org.
Sunday, December 8
“Sounds of the Season” Christmas Concert at Grove Presbyterian Church (50 E. Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD) at 4 pm. A holiday concert featuring the Grove Choir and the Charm City Bronze Handbell Ensemble. Come celebrate our Savior’s birth with us! – Flyer
Tuesday, December 10
Blue Christmas Service at First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis (171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401) in the chapel at noon with Pastor Mihee.
Saturday, December 14
Wreaths Across America Once again Granite Presbyterian Church will participate in National Wreaths Across America Day. Arrive at 11:30 for this event that will begin precisely at noon all across the United States to remember the fallen and honor those who serve. (10637 Old Court Rd., Woodstock, Maryland)
Sunday, December 15
Christmas Cantata at Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian Church: Musical message from our Sanctuary Choir, Bell Choir and members of our Contemporary Band, 10 am (1281 Green Holly Dr., Annapolis, MD 21409)
Advent Dinner – Jingle and Mingle, 5-7 pm at Christ Our King Presbyterian Church: Enjoy a variety of items, including a delicious roast pork dinner, rolls and salad, baked potatoes, and dessert. We will have a Trivia Game, Door Prizes, Candy Jar Guessing, and crafts for the children. There is no charge but donations are appreciated. Sign-Up Sheets are in the Narthex or RSVP to the Church Office
Christmas Pageant at Faith Presbyterian Church at 10:45 am (5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD)
Candlelight Choral Concert – The First & Franklin Sanctuary Choir, directed by Jason Kissel, will present their annual Candlelight Choral Concert at 4 pm. This yearly tradition celebrates the holiday season with choral music including Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata with a double brass choir. We will also present choral works by Franz Biebl, Margaret Burke, Sarah MacDonald, and John Rutter. Join us in the glow of the candlelight to revel in music, beauty, and the joy of Christmas. Free. No tickets required but contributions accepted.
Christmas Music Sunday – The Bel Air Brass will perform at First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air (224 North Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014) for a music-filled worship service at 10:30 am.
Caroling and Chili with Southland Hills – Oganized by Towson Presbyterian Church. Spread Christmas cheer about the neighborhood in conjunction with the Southland Hills celebration, with a chili dinner to follow in Thompson Hall. We’ll meet at 5 pm in Thompson Hall, go out to sing around the neighborhood, then meet back in Thompson Hall for a chili dinner. 6th–12th graders are asked to bring a wrapped gift (that they did not buy, but found at home) for a White Elephant Exchange after dinner. (400 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204)
Tuesday December 17
Carols & Cheer with Faith Presbyterian Church at 8 pm – A Christams Carol Sing-a-Long at Peabody Heights Brewery (401 E. 30th St. 21218)
Thursday, December 19
Roland Park Presbyterian Church hosts its second annual Caroling Around the Firepit, at 6 pm. Last year’s gathering was such a fun and meaningful event, RPPC would love for the whole community to cozy up with them again this year! They’ll be singing carols around the firepit on the church lawn, sharing holiday cheer, and offering hot cocoa to keep everyone warm.
Friday, December 20
Blue Christmas Service at Catonsville Presbyterian Church (1400 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228), 7–7:45pm, In the Sanctuary
Christmas Pageant at Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church (701 Sweet Air Rd Phoenix, MD 21131), 8:30 – 10:30am in the Sanctuary.
Live Nativity – Join Granite Presbyterian Church as we share the story of Jesus’ birth. Come see our cast of characters including a choir of angels and live animals. Our sister congregation from Mt. Paran will be joining us! 7 pm. The rain/snow date will be Saturday December 21st. (10637 Old Court Road, Granite, MD 21163)
Saturday, December 21
The Longest Night Worship Service at First Presbyterian Church of Howard County: On the longest night of the year, we will be focusing our worship on grief, anxiety, fear, anger and our longing for the light of the world to break into even the longest night of our souls. 7pm
Christmas Caroling with St. Andrew Presbyterian Church: Sunday School will be hosting a caroling event at Homewood. We will be meeting at the Williamsport McDonalds at 9:15 for breakfast and then going to Homewood to go caroling to some of our friends there.
Living Nativity Performance at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church: Two nights: Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22, at 6 and 7 pm. It will be the retelling of the greatest birth of all time, the birth of our Savior. We will have the ability for you to listen to the performance from the comfort of the car. The station that you will need to turn to will be on the flyer that we will hand to you as you enter the parking area. If you would like to be in the Living Nativity, please sign up on the sheet in the parlor. (10813 Donelson Dr., Williamsport MD 21795)
Sunday, December 22
A Service of Lessons & Carols at Faith Presbyterian Church at 10:45 am (5400 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD)
Children’s Christmas Pageant and Jesus’ Birthday Celebration – Join First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air (224 North Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland 21014) for balloons, cake, friends and fun! Please bring diaper donations for SARC as a birthday present. 10 am.
Cookie Bake – The children and youth of Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church will bake cookies during Sunday School to be served in the Fellowship Cafe following worship. (2330 Mt. Hebron Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols, 7pm at Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church (8424 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, MD 21113)
Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service at Brown Memorial Park Avenue Church – A candlelight service retelling the Christmas story interspersed with favorite carols sung by the Chancel Choir, Soloists and Congregation. Use the regular worship link to join virtually. 5:30 pm (Prelude Begins at 5pm)
All Ages Christmas Eve Service – Catonsville Presbyterian Church‘s (1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228) all-ages Christmas Eve service will be held at 4 pm in the Sanctuary. This service is structured to provide a comfortable, low-pressure space to worship on Christmas Eve. All ages are welcome!
Christ Our Anchor Presbyterian Church: DIY Pageant Service, 4 pm: no prep, come as you are, family friendly service. Treats to follow. Carols and Candlelight service, 8 pm (1281 Green Holly Dr., Annapolis, MD 21409)
First and Franklin Presbyterian Church – Service of Lessons & Carols with Choir at 5 pm
and Contemplative Service with Singing of Treasured Carols at 8 pm.
First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis presents Families, Acolytes + Youth Readers at 5 pm, Prelude Music + Special Musicians at 9:40 pm, and Traditional Candlelight + Communion at 10 pm (171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church (622 Joppa Farm Rd, Joppatowne, MD 21085) 7 pm.
Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service at Govans Presbyterian Church – We invite you to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with us at our annual Lessons and Carols service at 7:30 pm. Enjoy a beautiful variety of Christmas music, thoughtfully interwoven with scripture readings that tell the timeless story of Christ’s birth. All are welcome to come and share in the joy and peace of the season with us! (5828 York Rd. Baltimore, MD 21212)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Hancock Presbyterian Church, 5 pm. Including Lessons and Carols and Nativity for Children. (17 E. Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750)
Family Christmas Service at 4 pm and Candlelight Service with Lessons and Carols at 8 pm in the Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. (2330 Mt. Hebron Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042)
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service at Roland Park Presbyterian Church, 5 pm. Musical Prelude begins @ 4:45 pm (4801 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21210)
Family Service and Children’s Pageant at 4 pm, and Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at 8 pm at Towson Presbyterian Church (400 West Chesapeake Avenue, Towson, MD 21204)
Family Christmas Eve Pageant at 3 & 4 pm, Contemporary Service with Candlelight at 6 pm, Traditional Service with Candlelight at 7 pm, and Traditional Service with Communion and Candlelight at 10 pm at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church (611 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Severna Park, MD 21146)
