Advent – Christmas 2024
Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year rushes in. But it’s not just in the church. In our lives and in the world we see (and experience) endings and beginnings all around us.
In Christ, we have hope that something new has begun through the birth of Jesus. And, we have the hope that something new is yet to come as we await the day of God’s Kingdom among us.
This season, if you’re looking for a space to call “home,” consider joining us as we begin again and as we surround ourselves with words of blessing to take with us on our journeys. Wherever you’re at, and whatever your faith background, you are welcome here.
Weekly Sunday Advent Worship
9:00 am
Surround yourself with words of hope for a beginning as you prepare for Christ’s coming.
Christmas Eve Worship
December 24 @ 4:00 pm
Service of candlelight, communion, carols and the celebration of God’s Word made flesh.
Service of Lessons, Laughter, and Carols
Sunday, December 29 @ 9:00 am
Respond to the good news of Christ’s birth with laughter and rejoicing! Worship will feature three lessons with the opportunity for interaction by the congregation.
Epiphany Sunday
Sunday, January 5 @ 9:00 am
Start a new year with the practice of using “star words” to guide your spiritual journey. As the wise men followed a star, so too will we rise up and follow in the way of Christ.
Worship: Sunday at 9:00 am
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As of February 25, 2024, we’ve moved our livestream to a different channel. If you’re looking for past worship videos, click the link below to be taken to our archive channel.
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Office Hours
Mondays: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Tuesdays: 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Wednesdays: 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
We are in the building at other times. Call in advance so we can meet you!
Contact Us
563-264-0784
office@shepherdofthecross.org
Pastor Aleese Kenitzer: pastor@shepherdofthecross.org
3300 N. Highway 38
Muscatine, IA 52761
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