Advent, a season of preparation, is a busy time at Christ Church Cathedral as we joyfully anticipate the celebration of Christmas and the coming of the Christ child. We know you’re busy preparing for Christmas too, and we hope you’ll make time to celebrate with us. Click here to view our Christmas Eve services.
Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.: Before Advent starts pause and give thanks for the blessings of God’s abundance! We will offer a simple Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m., and we warmly invite you and your family to join us. Come dressed casually; the service lasts less than an hour and will have you back in time to see the end of the Macy’s Parade and to put the sweet potato casserole in the oven!
Circle of Lights | Friday, Nov. 29: Come enjoy this time-honored holiday celebration to watch the Solders and Sailors Monument turn into the city’s largest Christmas tree! CCC youth will sell cookies and cocoa on the front lawn to raise funds to finance activities throughout the year.
Wreath Making and Canon Installation | Sunday, Nov. 24: Between the 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. services where we will install the Rev. Moniqe Ellison as Canon Vicar at CCC, we will have a festive reception with an opportunity to make advent wreaths, an annual tradition at the cathedral. Wreaths are made of fresh evergreens and come with the four candles to be lit each week during Advent symbolizing hope, love, joy, and peace. Bags will be available to take supplies home if desired.
Sundays in Advent | 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.: The season of Advent invites us into four weeks of hope and expectation as we await the joy of Christmas. During the 11 a.m. forum hour, the Rev. Canon Greg Baker will discuss Advent and the Prophets.
Advent Organ Meditations | Wednesdays, 12:40 to 1:10 p.m.: Join us for our regular noon Eucharist and stay for a free 30-minute program of organ music for the Advent season. This series will feature Dr. Stephen White (Dec. 4 & 18), Christ Church Cathedral’s Interim Director of Music, and Jacob Minns (Dec. 11), Organist and Choirmaster at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Kokomo, Ind.
Advent Procession | Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.: The Advent Procession service is an opportunity to dwell on the traditional themes of Advent via lessons, anthems, and hymns. The use of movement and candlelight in this service highlight how we move towards the light of Christ’s arrival that we prepare for throughout this holy season.
La Virgen de Guadalupe | Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.: Christ Church Cathedral welcomes you as we remember with joy the five appearances of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego, a Mexican farmer. Featuring a procession on Monument Circle, folkloric dancers and music from our phenomenal Coro Latinoamericano, this is a celebration not to be missed. A festive reception follows this Spanish-language service.
Las Posadas | Dec. 16-23 : Christ Church’s Posadas occur daily at 6 p.m. from Dec. 16 through Dec. 23. During the Posadas we re-enact Joseph and Mary’s journey seeking shelter for them and the New Born King. We will meet at different homes, where everybody is invited to join in. If you are interested in participating, please email Verónica Godinez, and she will email you the complete Posadas schedule with addresses. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Blue Christmas | Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.: CCC will join Roberts Park United Methodist Church for their Blue Christmas service. This service honors all those who may not feel happy or jolly during this season when others seem to be at their most festive. Address: 401 N. Delaware St.
See our full line-up of 2024 Christmas services and events at www.cccindy.org/christmas2024.
