Celebrations
Committee for Helping Others – As we approach the holiday season and all the planning and busyness that comes with Christmas, it’s important to remember those in our community who could use extra help putting food on the table or gifts under the tree. Each year, the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) hosts a Christmas Store at VPC, where our congregation helps local families by providing gift cards to grocery stores. There is a tree in the narthex which is decorated with gift card request tags indicating specific stores and dollar amounts. Simply take a tag, purchase the corresponding gift card, and return it to the narthex or church office before Thanksgiving.
Church Street Stroll – Join us at VPC for our Christmas celebration as part of the Town of Vienna’s Church Street Stroll on Monday, November 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm! Our historic chapel will come alive with music from choirs and instrumentalists. Step into our Hot Chocolate Bar to enjoy hot chocolate, and hot apple cider, warm cookies, and a cookie decorating station. There will be crafts in the Fellowship Hall, face painting, and a moon bounce for the kids.
This FREE community event is open to all, so invite friends and family to experience the festive atmosphere at VPC. We look forward to welcoming everyone and hope to see you again throughout the Christmas season!
Youth Christmas Party – On Sunday, December 6 from 5:00 to 8:00pm we will hold our Youth Christmas Party offsite. This will be a time for fellowship, reindeer games, Christmas cookies, and a white elephant gift exchange.
60s Plus Christmas Lunch – Join the 60s Plus group for a festive Christmas celebration on December 8, from 11:30am to 1:00pm! Enjoy a potluck feast. Please bring a side dish to share. Entertainment will feature The Cathedral Brass.
Wee Ventures Storytime: Advent – Join us for a cozy Christmas storytime for little ones ages 0–5 and their grown-ups! On Saturday, December 12 at 10am, come gather in VPC’s Early Childhood Wing as Amy shares the story of Jesus’ birth. Little ones will have time to explore different versions of the Christmas story, read together, and make new friends along the way. While the children discover the joy of stories and friendship, parents can enjoy a little time to connect, too! Bring your favorite coffee or tea, settle in, and enjoy a sweet morning of stories, community, and Christmas joy. We can’t wait to see you there!
Moms Meet Up Christmas Gathering – Step out of the house on Friday, December 18 at 7:00pm and join us for Cocoa & Conversation, a cozy Christmas evening filled with warm drinks, sweet treats, and fellowship! Come ready to relax, share some laughs, and enjoy time together as we celebrate the season.
Kids PJs & Pancakes – During Sunday school, all kids are invited to celebrate Advent on Sunday, December 20 at 9:00am and 10:30am by wearing their Christmas PJs and joining us for pancakes.
Youth Christmas Caroling – On Sunday, December 20 from 11:30am–2:30pm come enjoy lunch before heading out into Vienna spreading Christmas cheer to our home-bound VPC members.
Concerts
A Cathedral Brass Christmas –The Cathedral Brass and The Cathedral Brass Youth Ensemble will perform a free concert with a variety of holiday classics that capture the spirit of the Christmas season on Sunday, December 6, 5:00pm in the Sanctuary.
Glorious Sounds of Christmas Concert – Celebrate the joy of the season with music that warms the heart and lifts the spirit! Come experience the beauty and wonder of Christmas as the VPC Choirs and Cathedral Brass fill the Sanctuary with beloved carols and festive melodies. Take a break from the holiday rush and join us for this FREE Christmas concert on Sunday, December 13 at 4:00 pm. Bring your family and friends—let’s make this season merry and bright together!
Worship Opportunities
The Longest Night Worship Service – Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died; it may be a time that has always been difficult. It may be a time in which you are grieving losses and hope feels slim. Come out, and join with us in sharing and hearing prayers, scripture, and music that acknowledge that God’s presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle – and that God’s Word comes to shine light into our darkness. Thursday, December 17, 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Please RSVP to Lara Ferreira at 703.938.9050.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – Join us for a candlelight service for all ages. Thursday, December 24, in the Sanctuary.
- 4:00 pm VPCKids Christmas – All ages will join together in worship featuring an interactive message and candlelight.
- 6:00 pm Contemporary service with the VPC Praise Band and Youth Choir and childcare offered for birth through Pre-K
- 8:00 pm Traditional service with the VPC Sanctuary Choir and childcare offered for birth through Pre-K
- 10:00pm Traditional with Communion
One Worship Service on Sunday, December 27, at 10:30 am.
Advent Devotional
Angels, dreams, stars, shepherds, songs. The Advent story is filled with wonder amidst familiar details. Invitations to Wonder: A Daily Advent Devotional invites you to notice something new, lingering with the people, places, and moments of Christ’s coming with fresh eyes and curiosity. Through Scripture, art, music, prayer, and simple “I wonder…” prompts, we’ll make room for wonder in this beloved story and draw closer to God, who continues to surprise us there. Pick up a printed devotional booklet at VPC beginning November 22, or sign up here to receive the devotional by daily email from November 29 through December 26.
