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9203 Braddock Rd. Burke, VA 22015
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18December
2025
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Christmas Eve

December 18, 2025
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7:00 PM – Traditional Service

🌟 Celebrate the wonder of Christmas with a traditional Christmas Eve worship service at 7:00 PM. This service is rich in music, Scripture, and sacred tradition—an invitation to pause, reflect, and rejoice in the birth of Christ.

The evening opens with prelude and chimes and unfolds with beloved carols including O Come, All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World. Our Chancel Choir and Christmas Bells will offer special music, and the congregation will join together in singing hymns that echo the joy and hope of the season.

The service includes a celebration of Holy Communion, reminding us of God’s abiding presence and grace, and a Christmas message proclaiming the good news of Emmanuel—God with us.

The night culminates in one of the most cherished moments of Christmas Eve: a candlelight sharing of the Light of Christ and a moving singing of “Silent Night,” as the sanctuary glows with warmth, peace, and song.

All are welcome—families, friends, longtime members, and visitors alike. Come experience the beauty, reverence, and joy of Christmas Eve worship.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

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17December
2025

Christmas Eve

December 17, 2025
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5:00 PM — Contemporary Celebration

Experience the joy of Christmas 🎄 through vibrant, contemporary worship that brings the ancient story to life with fresh energy and warmth.

What to Expect:

  • Dynamic Worship led by our Source Band, featuring beloved carols reimagined with contemporary arrangements including “Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)” and “What Child Is This?”
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere with a special Children’s Message
  • Meaningful Traditions including the lighting of the Christ Candle 🕯️
  • Inspiring Message from Pastor Chaney on the Christmas story from Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 1:26-38
  • Candlelight Service as we share the light of Christ together and sing “Silent Night”
  • Special Music including “Mary, Did You Know?” and “Jesus, Oh What Wonderful Child”

This service blends the timeless message of Christmas with a vibrant, accessible worship style perfect for families and anyone seeking an uplifting celebration.

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17December
2025
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Travel in Time this Friday!

December 17, 2025
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Journey back 2,000 years this Christmas ✨🐪 Join us for an unforgettable WALK TO BETHLEHEM & LIVING NATIVITY on Friday, December 19 at 5:30 pm. FREE & Family-friendly!

Step through the gates of ancient Bethlehem and experience the wonder of the first Christmas night:

🥖 Decorate cookies, taste challah bread, and grind barley

☕︎ Warm up with hot cocoa and play-dough activities

𓋾🐑 Dress up in period costumes

▶️ Make a dreidel and play games

🏠︎ Rest at the inn with games, treats, and fellowship

🫏🐑🐪 Pet the animals – camel, donkey, and sheep

Experience the miracle with live music and photo ops! 📸

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08September
2025
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Schedule Change! 9/14 Worship Service at 10

September 8, 2025
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Join us as we come together for one COMBINED worship service, united as one body on Sunday, September 14 at 10 am. BLAST Sunday School will also meet at 10 am.

After worship, you are invited to the Church Picnic and Ministry Fair as we launch into a new season together! To donate food, or help with set up and clean up, please use the SignUp Genius form here.

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St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church
9203 Braddock Rd.
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 978-8724

RSS St. Stephen's United Methodist Fairfax Sermons
  • "Rescuing the Child", Message from Pastor Minoo, December 28 2025
  • "Advent Love", Message from Pastor Minoo, December 21 2025
  • "Advent Peace", Message from Rev. Chaney, December 07 2025
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