Advent Services

Celebrate the Birth of Christ

We invite you to join us for Advent season at Central. 

Advent, which comes from the Latin word meaning "coming," is a time in the church year in which we celebrate the coming of Christ to earth in humility and weakness as a vulnerable baby, and anticipate Jesus' second coming in power and strength as the risen King.

 

Advent Schedule

 

December 3 |  First Sunday of Advent, 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Worship and nursery will be provided.

 


December 3 |  Children's Christmas Pageant, 5:00 p.m.

Our children will help us celebrate the Advent season at Central by performing in our seventh annual Christmas pageant. Join us in the sanctuary Sunday, December 3 at 5 p.m. for a special performance and a festive start to the evening. Immediately following the pageant, we will gather on the sidewalk around the church for our Bell Concert and Caroling. If you have any questions, reach out to children@centralchurchnyc.org.

 


December 3 |  Bell Concert and Caroling, 5:45 p.m.

Hear and sing your favorite Christmas carols! Join us Sunday, December 3 at 5:45 p.m. on the sidewalk around the church for a brief bell concert featuring our 50-bell carillon followed by caroling by candlelight. To register, visit centralchurchnyc.org/bellconcert.

 


December 8  | Messiah, 7:30 p.m.

Handel's Messiah has been performed every year since it first debuted in Dublin in 1742. Central Church joined this centuries-long tradition in 2009 and is pleased to present a Christmas season performance of Messiah Friday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. Regardless of your religious background, we welcome you to join us for this festive event in which we consider and celebrate the cosmic drama of humanity's deliverance by the long-awaited Messiah! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the begins at 7:30 p.m., so arrive early for a good seat and be prepared to sing your favorite Christmas carols! General Admission is $25. You can purchase tickets at centralchurchnyc.org/messiah.

 


December 10 |  Second Sunday of Advent, 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Worship and nursery will be provided.

 


December 10 |  College Ministry Christmas Party, 4:00 p.m.

College students (and their friends) are invited to join us for the College Ministry Christmas Dinner at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 10 at the church. To register, visit centralchurchnyc.org/collegechristmasdinner.

 


December 17 |  Third Sunday of Advent, 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Children’s Worship and nursery will be provided.

*In addition to our regular offering, we will take a special collection during each of the services for our Community Outreach Fund which is used exclusively to benefit the marginalized and disadvantaged through our dedicated ministry partners.

 


December 24 |  Lessons and Carols Service, 10:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Central will hold two candlelight Christmas Eve lessons and carols services on Sunday, December 24 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. We will not hold an 11:30 a.m. service. There will be no Children’s Worship but nursery will be provided for children ages 6-months to 2-years-old and crafts will be provided for children in the service.