We are pleased that you are considering worshiping with us this Christmas season! You will find information on how to find us, our worship style, regular service times, plus frequently asked questions, on this website. Feel free to contact a member of our staff if you have particular questions.

Christmas Eve

December 24

Communion & Candlelight services @ 5, 7, and 11 p.m.

December 16

This is a fun, interactive experience where we build a gingerbread nativity while celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Registration is required.

Gingerbread Bash

Blue Christmas

The Longest Night

December 21

Our Blue Christmas service is a service of healing and hope for those who need a space to grieve or to process the hurts of life this season.

7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall

Worship Series

In this series we are following key characters of the Christmas story as God “breathed on them” an invitation to go deeper into faith, while experiencing the physical reality of God in their lives.

Advent Series

Saturday, December 2

Children’s Christmas Pageant Bows of Holly @ 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 3 | First Sunday of Advent—Communion Sunday

Regular worship @ 8 & 9:30 a.m. – Breath of Heaven: Life Out of Hopelessness
Children’s Christmas Pageant Bows of Holly @ 11 a.m.
Advent Prayer Stations from 4:30-6 p.m.

Friday, December 8

AUMC Kids’ Merry & Bright Night @ 5 p.m. (registration required)

Sunday, December 10 | Second Sunday of Advent

Regular worship @ 8, 9:30, & 11 a.m. – Breath of Heaven: Spirit Breathed a Calling
Wichita Chamber Chorale Concert @ 3 p.m.
Youth Christmas Parties: Middle School @ 4 p.m., High School @ 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 16

Gingerbread bash @ 2 & 5 p.m. (registration required)

Sunday, December 17 | Third Sunday of Advent

Regular worship @ 8 & 9:30 a.m. – Breath of Heaven: Spirit Breathed to Accomplish Hard Things
Chancel Choir Cantata: The Christmas Light @ 11 a.m.
Young Adult Christmas party @ 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 21 | Blue Christmas

A service to provide space for prayer, reflection, and remembrance @ 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 24 | Fourth Sunday of Advent—Christmas Eve Communion & Candlelight Services

Regular worship @ 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. – Breath of Heaven: Invitation Breathed
Candlelight Services @ 5, 7, & 11 p.m. – Breath of Heaven: Life Breathed
The 5 & 7 p.m. services will be streamed online.

Monday, December 25 and Tuesday December 26—Office Closed
(reduced hours for the rest of the week)

More Information

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