Christmas & Advent

“Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born [this day] of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.”

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Christmas Poinsettia Memorials & Thanksgivings

Submit your memorial by clicking the button in the header above.

After paying for your memorial, please fill out the form below to submit the memorial information printed in the Christmas bulletins.

If you would like to order a poinsettia for Christmas Eve in memory of or in thanksgiving of a beloved family member or friend, GHTC offers a few different ways to submit. To submit in-person, please fill out an Offering Envelope found on either Connect Table or the pew backs, with the names of those you are remembering, and place it in the offering plate or give it to clergy. You may also pay digitally in two ways; by calling Financial Administrator Kathy Schultheis in the Parish Office at (804) 359-5628 x14 or by visiting us online at ghtc.org/flowers. The cost is whatever you would like to contribute. The memorials will be printed in the Christmas bulletins. The deadline to submit is Sunday, December 14th.

2025 Schedule

Advent Wreath Making

Sunday, November 30 | Before & After 10:30 a.m. Worship

(Parish Hall)

Adult Forum: Advent Traditions, Hymns & Carols led by Pastor Marissa

Sunday, December 7 | 9:30 a.m.

(First Floor Classroom)

An Advent Organ Recital with Cheryl Van Ornam, Organist

Wednesday, December 10 | 12:00 p.m.

(Free Admission | Gibson Memorial Chapel)

Christmas Ministry Gift Drop Off

Saturday, December 13

(Pick Up can be Arranged by Contacting “Christmas Ministry” from the drop-down menu at ghtc.org/contact)

Adult Forum: Finding Mary in the Dark led by Father Brent

Sunday, December 14 | 9:30 a.m.

(First Floor Classroom)

Caroling in Monroe Park & Holiday Market

Sunday, December 14 | 3:00 p.m. with Music Beginning at 4:15 p.m.

(8 N. Laurel Street)

Children’s Pageant Rehearsal*

Sunday, December 21 | 10:00 a.m.

(Following 8:00 a.m. Worship & Parish Breakfast | Church) *No 10:30 a.m. Worship

Festival of Lessons & Carols*

Sunday, December 21 | 4:00 p.m.

(Livestream Available | Church) *Reception to Follow in Parish Hall

Festival of Lessons & Carols Reception

Sunday, December 21 | Following Lessons & Carols Worship

(Parish Hall)

Christmas Children’s Pageant

Tuesday, December 24 | 4:00 p.m.

(Livestream Available | Church)

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24 | 11:00 p.m.