Advent and Christmas at Memorial Church

University Public Worship: Advent Series

First Sunday of Advent: November 30

Rev. Dr. Laurie Garrett-Cobbina, Dean of the San Francisco Theological Seminary of the University of Redlands, Preaching.

Featuring SPARC Choir.

Festival of Lessons & Carols

Friday, December 5, 7:00 pm
Stanford Memorial Church

All are welcome to this service of Advent and Christmas readings and music, based on the famous Lessons and Carols Service held annually at King's College, Cambridge. Festive music will be sung by the Memorial Church Choir and the Stanford Chamber Chorale. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Festival of Lessons & Carols

Saturday, December 6, 7:00 pm
Stanford Memorial Church
 

Annual Holiday Organ Recital

Sunday, December 14, 1:30 pm
Stanford Memorial Church 

University Organist Dr. Robert Huw Morgan presents a program of festive organ works celebrating the season. 
Free admission. Donations will be accepted to continue organ concerts at Memorial Church.

Ecumenical Christmas Eve Family Service

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Stanford Memorial Church
Doors Open at 3:15pm, Service Begins at 4:00pm

We welcome you to join us at Memorial Church for a festive, family-friendly Christmas Eve service for all ages. 
If you are able, please bring (new, unwrapped) toys and books to be donated to local children in need.

Ecumenical Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Stanford Memorial Church
Doors Open at 7:15pm, Service Begins at 8:00pm

We welcome you to join us at Memorial Church for an elegant Christmas Eve service glowing with candlelight and holiday music. All are welcome!