Advent and Christmas at Memorial Church
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University Public Worship: Advent Series
First Sunday of Advent: December 1, 2024
Ecumenical Christian Service of of Thanksgiving & Baptism with Rev. Dr. Sakena Young-Scaggs, Senior Associate Dean and Pastor of Memorial Church, Preaching.
Second Sunday of Advent: December 8, 2024
Ecumenical Christian Service with Rev. Glen Davis, Chaplain Affiliate, Preaching.
Third Sunday of Advent: December 15, 2024
Ecumenical Christian Service with Dr. Travis Stevens, Advisor to Progressive Christians at Stanford: Episcopal Lutheran Campus Ministry, Preaching.
Fourth Sunday of Advent: December 22, 2024
Ecumenical Christian Service with Rev. Dr. Sakena Young-Scaggs, Senior Associate Dean and Pastor of Memorial Church, Preaching.

Festival of Lessons & Carols
Friday, December 6, 7:30 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 7:00 pm.
Festival of Lessons & Carols
Saturday, December 7, 7:30 pm
Stanford Memorial Church

Annual Holiday Organ Recital
Sunday, December 15, 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
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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. Featuring the Maestro Stars Academy choir under the direction of Lin Pan.
If you are able, please bring (new, unwrapped) toys and books to be donated to local children in need.

Ecumenical Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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. Featuring the Peninsula Interfaith Community Choir under the direction of Michael Turner. All are welcome!