REGION – This is a list of local church services for the Christmas holiday. It will be updated periodically as we receive notice of scheduled church services.
LONDONDERRY, Vt.
Second Congregational Church of Londonderry, 2051 N. Main St.
The community is warmly invited to the candlelight Christmas Eve service on Tuesday evening, Dec. 24, at the Second Congregational Church in Londonderry. The service is at 5:30 p.m., and will be a service of lessons, carols, and candlelight. Our Christmas Eve service will also be livestreamed over YouTube. Please go to the church website:=, www.2ndcongregationalchurchvt.org If you have questions, or need directions, please call the church office at 802-824-6543. We hope that you will come and worship with us. Merry Christmas!
LUDLOW, Vt.
Tyson Community Church, Corner of Rt. 100 and Dublin Rd.
Come celebrate Christmas on Dec 22, at 5 p.m. Hear the Christmas story and sing your favorite Christmas carols with Pastor Terry Bascom and musician Erik Johansson. Hot chocolate, cookies, and fellowship afterwards.
United Church of Ludlow, 48 Pleasant St.
Join the United Church of Ludlow for a Christmas Eve service of candles and carols on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m., in the sanctuary. All are invited to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus with music and fellowship. The United Church of Ludlow strives to live God’s message of inclusive love through Jesus Christ in our community, nation, and world. Everyone is welcome here.
SAXTONS RIVER, Vt.
Community Building, 24 Main St.
Traditional carols, seasonal readings, candlelight and music will highlight the Eventide Christmas Eve service at the 24 Main Street Community Building, beginning at 7p.m. Special music will be offered by Mary Margaret Jones, Jake Grieco, Jill Newton, and organist Seth Phoenix, with a story from Beth Smallheer and a candlelight ritual with Roberta Geist. All are welcome to participate in the annual nondenominational village celebration. The mission of 24 Main Street is to oversee and maintain the 1840 former home of the Baptist Church, so that it can be used for community activities to benefit the citizens of Saxtons River and its greater community. Eventide donations will support that effort.
SPRINGFIELD, Vt.
North Springfield Baptist Church, 581 Giddings St.
It’s ok to not be ok at Christmas. Blue Christmas is a time of quiet worship and reflection, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments served following service.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 33 Fairgrounds Rd.
Please join us for Christmas service on Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.
WEATHERSFIELD, Vt.
Weathersfield Church, 79 Center Church Rd.
The Friends of the Weathersfield Church will be hosting their annual Christmas Eve candlelight service and carol sing-alongs on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 4p.m., at the Weathersfield Church and Meeting House in Weathersfield Center. All are welcome. The event is free, and will feature readings along with Christmas carols and additional songs sung by the Clear Springs Choir. The Rev. Will Hunter will lead us through the program, which will be followed by a candlelight sign-along with “Silent Night.” A collection basket will be available to those who wish to donate to our local charities. For more information, call 802-263-9394.
WESTMINSTER, Vt.
First Congregational Church of Westminster, 3470 US Route 5
The First Congregational Church of Westminster invites all to join us for the Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24, at 5:30 p.m. This Service starts as candlelight. We will sing the favorite Christmas hymns, and there will be a children’s message. The Rev. Richard O’Donnell will lead the service, and give the sermon, titled, “How ‘Home Alone 2’ Saved My Christmas…Sort Of.” We welcome all people to join us, your presence here would add to the joy of Christmas.