How does a weary world rejoice?
Advent & Christmas at Hamline Church
Joy is often a companion to many other emotions. We can feel joy in addition to feeling many other things at once: grief, anticipation, anxiety, excitement, disappointment, exhaustion. Perhaps many of us live with the myth that joy is not something we deserve—or that it is wholly out of reach. But our joy is rooted in the truth that we belong to God. Can you tether yourself to that deep truth? You deserve to feel joy—fully. The world needs your joy, even if you are weary. Our joy is better when it is shared.
And so, this Advent, we will hold space for our weariness and our joy. We will seek a “thrill of hope” in our hurting world. We will welcome joy—even and especially if, like the prophet Isaiah, we cry out for comfort (Isaiah 40:1). In this weary world, may we find many ways to rejoice.
November 26 | Advent 1: We acknowledge our weariness
December 3 | Advent 2: We find joy in connection | Hanging of the Greens
December 10 | Advent 3 & Hamline Festival Chorus: Snow Angel 10am and 4pm
December 17 | Advent 4 & Children’s Pageant
December 21 | Winter Solstice - sanctuary open 5-7pm for self-guided prayer and reflection on the longest night of the year
Hanging of the Greens!
Sunday, December 3 after worship
All are welcome to help decorate the sanctuary for Christmas after worship. All ages and ability levels are encouraged to participate.
Hamline University A Cappella Choir Winter Concert
Sunday, December 3 at 4:00pm
Hamline University's A Cappella Choir offers a program of festive music to usher in the holiday season. Director Dr. Shekela Wanyama and the choir present well-known classics along with new repertoire sure to comfort and delight. Freewill offering.
Sarah Quartel’s Snow Angel and other Christmas Choral Classics
Sunday, December 10 at 10am & 4pm
A new holiday tradition begins. Explore themes of love, rebirth, and beauty through the eyes of children with Sarah Quartel’s evocative and pictorial choral work Snow Angel. Additional contemplative choral anthems round out the program that leans into the mystery and anticipation of Christmas in a beautiful space that’s fully decked for the season. Freewill offering.
Christmas with Cantus
Sunday, December 17 at 3:00pm
Cantus, the premier men’s choral ensemble in the USA, weaves together three narrated holiday stories with
time-honored carols and new classics. Join them for this beloved holiday tradition that the Star Tribune has deemed “as joyful a celebration of the season’s spirit as any caroling party you’re likely to attend this year.” Tickets available at t https://www.cantussings.org.