“Joy to the World,” a beloved Christmas classic, turns 300 this year. Composer Isaac Watt’s interpretation of Psalm 98 invites us to sing a “new song”–and it is a powerful cosmic performance of all creation being renewed and freed. Rather than “joy” being yet another word for “happiness,” we will discover that the depths of joy can be found especially in the midst of suffering, the work of justice, and the presence of compassion–all part of the coming of Jesus to this world and a message the world still so desperately needs.
Advent & Christmas Schedule:
“Heaven and Nature Sing: 300 Years of Joy to the World” Worship Series:
Sundays, Dec. 1, 8, 22 – 10:30 am in the North Sanctuary
SpringHouse Advent Brunch
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:00 am in the Gathering Space
Guest Speaker: Wende Bristow Barrett, speaking on the Woman2Woman trip to Cuba
Please RSVP to the church office by Wed. Dec. 4
Aliveness Project Cookie Baking
Saturday, Dec. 14, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Gathering Space and kitchen
SpringHouse Joint Worship
“Simply Christmas” Pageant
Sunday, Dec. 15, 10:30 am in the South Sanctuary
Blue Christmas Service
Saturday, Dec. 21, 3:00 pm in the North Sanctuary
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 7:30 pm, in the North Sanctuary
Carol Sing
Sunday, Dec. 29, 10:30 am, in the North Sanctuary
