Join us for a full and festive season as we celebrate the Christ Child’s birth with a variety of seasonal activities, including our Barely Rehearsed Christmas Pageant, Sunday worship, and a candlelight Christmas Eve service.
The 2023 Advent devotional booklet is available online. Copies were delivered to homebound members. They may also be picked up in the narthex, the foyer of Building B, or the church office, while supplies last.
Opening with original cover art by Whitney Preslar, the booklet owes its seasonal content to dozens of contributors who submitted devotional texts, photos, and art, and to editors Mary Hix and Dorothy Wagener. Its purpose, as stated in the introduction by Katharine Martin, is “to enrich our congregation’s experience of Advent preparation, Christmas joy, and Epiphany insight.”
9:30-10:30 AM Circle of Quiet Advent Series: Blessing the Advent We Actually Have (Chapel) – Take a contemplative journey through the often hectic season, using the explorations of hope, peace, joy, and love found in Kate Bowler’s devotional based on her book, The Lives We Actually Have. Weekly handouts will provide Advent reflections, scriptures, prayers, prompts for journaling, and playlists of music and video to enhance your time of silence and solitude.
Intergenerational Advent Art: Madonna and Child – Celebrate the season by creating a Madonna and Child painting with guest artist Betsy Messick. All ages are welcome, and no artistic expertise is necessary.
10:45 PM Worship – The Youth Choir and Youth Bells lead us in worship that begins the season of hopeful waiting.
3-4:30 PM: Advent Wreath Making with Marissa Joyce (Arts & Hearts Room) – This craft is kid-friendly and for all ages. KBC will provide candles and materials, but please bring garden clippers and greenery cuttings from your yard. Register at www.tinyurl.com/KBCWreaths23.
9:30-11:30 am Wonders: A Contemplative Approach to Advent (WCC Community Room) – Join us for quiet reflection, creative expression, and shared conversation focusing on Advent. This group is for adults of all ages and size is limited. Contact the church office at 336-725-1343 for information on how to register. You do not need to attend each week.
6:30-8:30 pm Holiday Baking with Mary Cutler (Kitchen/Dining Room) – Enjoy a light snack dinner while Mary demonstrates several delicious and festive holiday dishes. All supplies will be provided. Register by Dec. 1 at www.tinyurl.com/KBCHolidayBaking23.
What Are You Waiting For? An Advent Lament – As we begin this season of waiting, we may value Isaiah’s words for anguished crying out to God. Join Dr. Richard Vinson, one of Knollwood’s Bible scholars, in a study of Isaiah 63:15-64:12, a moving prayer of lament and repentance.
9-9:30 PM Advent Brunch – Gather in the Fellowship Hall for a festive celebration with food and fellowship before Sunday school and worship. Take a family photo in front of the Christmas tree and pick up your 2023 Knollwood ornament. Brunch items, coffee, and Knollwood punch will be served.
10:45 PM Worship – The Children’s Choirs and Children’s Bells will lead us to prepare for Christ’s birth and reign of peace. We’ll also celebrate communion.
After Dinner – Our kbc.kids will present the Christmas story on the stage in the Fellowship Hall after rehearsing only once. There will be singing. There will be laughter. But most importantly we as a church will all be together to celebrate the Christmas season.
10:45 AM Worship – A service of Lessons and Carols from the American tradition led by the Chancel Choir and guest instrumentalists.
4-5 PM Kids’ Christmas Cookie Decorating (Fellowship Hall) – Our kbc.kids and their families are invited to decorate Christmas cookies and sip apple cider and hot cocoa. Please register by Dec. 8 at www.tinyurl.com/KBCCookies23.
7 PM Service of Remembrance (Sanctuary) – Members of our community of faith gather with families and friends to remember loved ones we lost this year.
No Knollchat or Sunday School
10:45 AM Worship – The Chancel Bells lead us in a final Advent worship of the season.
5:30 PM – We gather in the Sanctuary for treasured traditions of carols by candlelight, scripture reading, and choral and organ music.
