Come and celebrate the joy of the Advent and Christmas seasons in worship at Cottage Grove UCC.
December 4 (10:15 a.m.) – Advent worship with special music by JC Rock and the celebration of Holy Communion
December 11 (10:15 a.m.) – Advent worship with special music by JC Rock
December 18 (10:15 a.m.) – Advent worship and Children’s Christmas Pageant
December 18 (6:30 p.m.) – Service of Light and Remembrance
Cottage Grove UCC will be holding an uplifting Service of Light and Remembrance to give thanks to God, honor our losses and our emotions during this holiday season, and encourage and support one another in our faith. The service will begin at 6:30 p.m. and include a candle lighting ceremony of remembrance and special Christmas music by Gary Afdahl and Emily Olson. Come to this service to be with God, to be renewed, and to support and encourage others in a time of need. All are welcome! Please come and invite your friends and family to attend with you.
December 24 (4:00 p.m.) – Celebrating the birth of Christ with lessons, carols, and candlelight. This worship service will also include a special story time for younger children.
December 24 (9:00 p.m.) – Celebrating the birth of Christ with lessons, carols, Holy Communion, and candlelight. This worship service will also include a special Christmas message by Pastor Bryan Olson.
December 25 (10:15 a.m.) – Christmas morning worship with special music by JC Rock
“They were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, ‘Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.’ And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them” (Mark 10:13-16).