This Advent season, we invite you to explore the different lenses of love as we reflect on four expressions of God’s love: storge, phileo, agape, and incarnation. Advent is a season of love, friendship, and family, and we will see each of these reflected in these lenses of love. We have much to look forward to this season and we hope you will join us.
Christmas Eve Family Service | 3 p.m.
Children are invited to come early and join the multitude of angels, shepherds, and kings as the Christmas story is told in the service. No preparation is required; costumes are provided. Everyone participates as we sing familiar carols.
Christmas Eve Contemporary Candlelight Service | 5 p.m.
Join us for our Contemporary worship service with Christmas carols, communion, and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Service | 7 p.m.
A warm way to welcome the fullness of Christmas Eve, the 7 p.m. service will feature the Sanctuary Choir, chamber orchestra, and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Traditional Communion and Candlelight Service | 9 p.m.
A warm way to welcome the fullness of Christmas Eve, the 9 p.m. service will feature the Sanctuary Choir, chamber orchestra, candlelight, and all will be invited to partake in communion.
Blue Christmas | Sunday, December 1 | 7 p.m. | Chapel
As the holidays approach, many of us welcome the sights and sounds, the festivities, merriment, and good cheer of the season. But not all of us are up for that. Instead, the holiday season brings a heaviness of sadness or loneliness or sorrow. Let your church provide space for those feelings. Our Blue Christmas service is offered to meet you where you are, to bring peace and comfort to your hurting heart, and to remind you that you don’t travel this path alone. Come and invite a friend, all are welcome.
Holiday Family Pops Benefit Concert | Sunday, December 7 | 5:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
Holiday Family Pops Benefit Concert is Sunday, December 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The 70-minute, family-friendly concert presents the famed PHPC choirs and orchestra live with Christmas favorites that have been shared nationally on PBS in recent years! Tickets are free thanks to a generous donor, but we encourage attendees to make a generous contribution when they register. All donations will be distributed equally to Forest Forward and Literacy Achieves, two of PHPC’s Community Impact Partners. Get your tickets today using the button below.
Men's Christmas Breakfast | Tuesday, December 9 | 7:30 a.m. | Jubilee Hall
Everyone is invited to the annual Men’s Christmas Breakfast on December 9, at 7:30 a.m. in Jubilee Hall! Come celebrate the season with joyful Christmas carols, a delicious breakfast, and a special holiday message from Rev. Matthew Ruffner. The cost is $15 per person, and proceeds will benefit the Scholarship Fund. Festive holiday attire is encouraged. Purchase your tickets using the button below. Let’s make it a merry morning together!
Merry Midday Mingle Christmas Party | Wednesday, December 10 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Jubilee Hall
Join us for an afternoon filled with joy, laughter, and Christmas cheer at our Merry Midday Mingle, a festive gathering for those young at heart (ages 55+). We’ll enjoy food, fellowship, music, and fun as we celebrate the season together. It’s the perfect way to pause during the busy season and soak in the true spirit of Christmas with friends old and new. Cost is $15. Come ready to mingle, munch, and make merry! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Intergenerational Advent Workshop | Sunday, November 30 | 10 a.m. | Jubilee AB
Everyone is invited to the Intergenerational Advent Workshop on Sunday, November 30, during Connection Hour. Together, we will explore the Lens of Love that will guide us through this Advent season. The workshop will include activities, reflections, and meaningful takeaways to help deepen our shared experience of Advent. Begin your holiday season by gathering tools that will shape this time into one filled with love.
Advent Candles and Their Meaning Bible Study | Sunday, December 7 & 14 | 10 a.m. | Jubilee B
Our new Monie Pastoral Resident Rev. Elizabeth Snyder will lead a two-week study on the classic Advent themes of hope, peace, joy, and love—and the Scriptures they are based on. Come explore God’s word during this holy season—and get to know Pastor Elizabeth!
Christmas Angels | Now - December 17
Give the gift of Joy this Christmas! You can choose to shop online from our Amazon Wishlist, with items delivered directly to the church, or follow our suggested shopping list and bring unwrapped toy donations to the Atrium. Your generosity will brighten the holiday season for families in Vickery Meadow and South Dallas.
