Christmas
Christmas is one of the most important festivals of the church year. During three services on Christmas Eve and one service on Christmas Day, we reflect on the birth of Jesus and what the Incarnation means for a world in need of “the brightness of the true Light.” All are welcome.
CHRISTMAS EVE — DECEMBER 24Christmas Eve Pageant at 3 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist at 10 p.m.
CHRISTMAS DAY — DECEMBER 25
Christmas Eve Pageant with Eucharist
TUESDAY, DEC. 24 AT 3 P.M.-
This service is especially geared to young families, but it is a joy to all. All children are welcome to participate in the reenactment of the birth of Jesus, and there is no prior rehearsal they need to attend. Just arrive at least 15 minutes early to be fitted in a costume. The service includes familiar Christmas carols woven into the celebration of Holy Eucharist.
The pageant is for everyone! No prior rehearsal is required. Parents can walk their children to the Parish Hall before the service begins and help them pick out a costume (angels, shepherds, sheep, Mary and Joseph, and the three wise men). Parents should also help their children put on the costume.
Crayons, coloring pages will be available to children to keep busy while they wait for their turn for the pageant. We have several volunteers helping the kids while they wait. Children will be included in the pageant as the Christmas story progresses and remain on the chancel until the end of the pageant. The children will return to their parents following the prayers of the people and the peace. Costumes can be returned to the Parish Hall following the service.
There will be no Children’s Church or nursery offered during this service. For children who need a little break or need to stretch their legs, the Reception Room just outside the Side Chapel will be open.
Christmas Eve Service with Eucharist
TUESDAY, DEC. 24 AT 5 P.M.-
This service features a liturgy for Christmas Eve, with readings from the Bible that tell the Christian story along with familiar Christmas carols.
Children are welcome and an important part of our life at Saint James’. There are bags of crayons and children’s bulletins in the back of the church and outside the Side Chapel. And while there will be no Children’s Church or nursery offered during this service, the Reception Room will be open for children who need a little break or need to stretch their legs.
Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist
TUESDAY, DEC. 24 AT 10 P.M.-
This service is the liturgical high point of our Christmas Eve celebrations, featuring a festive liturgy and the full choir singing cherished carols with soaring descants and intimate choral anthems as we bask in the candlelit beauty of the space. An extended prelude performed by a guest harpist will begin at 9:45 p.m.
Children are welcome and an important part of our life at Saint James’. There are bags of crayons and children’s bulletins in the back of the church and outside the Side Chapel. And while there will be no Children’s Church or nursery offered during this service, the Reception Room will be open for children who need a little break or need to stretch their legs.
Christmas Day Eucharist
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 AT 9 A.M.-
This intimate and less formal Holy Eucharist service provides a time to worship with your parish family on Christmas morning.
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Address
73 Culpeper Street
Warrenton, Virginia 20186
Parking
Street parking is available on Culpeper Street in front of the church. There is also parking available at the public lot between West Franklin Street and West Lee Street, and in the Saint James’ Episcopal School lot on Beckham Street.
Accessibility
The church is accessible for people using wheelchairs or walkers.