THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
The Christmas season lasts twelve days, from Christmas Day until Jan. 5, the day before the Epiphany. The season includes Christmas Day, the First Sunday after Christmas Day, the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and may include the Second Sunday after Christmas Day.
THE EPIPHANY SEASON
A season of four to nine weeks, from the Feast of the Epiphany (Jan. 6) through the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The length of the season varies according to the date of Easter. The gospel stories of this season describe various events that manifest the divinity of Jesus. The coming of the Magi is celebrated on the Epiphany.
ALL ARE WELCOME AT ST. LAWRENCE
Services will be held in person on
Christmas Eve - December 24th
Service at 4:30PM
Carols at 8:30PM
Service at 9:00PM
Christmas Day - December 25th
Service at 9:00AM
St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville, IL
If you would like to join our services online, please join St. Lawrence and our partner church, Trinity Episcopal Church Highland Park on
Christmas Eve - December 24th
Trinity will host a festive Christmas Eve Eucharist online beginning at 3:30PM with Carols, followed by a 4:00PM service.
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LET'S BEGIN ADVENT TOGETHER
Advent is the first season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord's nativity, and for the final coming of Christ.
A symbol of Advent is the Advent wreath, a wreath with four candles. Some churches assign a Christian ideal such as faith, hope and love to each candle, to serve as a reminder of how we are to live our lives as faithful Christians. Each Sunday in Advent a candle is lit until, on the Fourth Sunday, all four candles are lit.
Join us at St. Lawrence on Nov. 24th to make your own Advent wreath.
MIDWEEK SERVICES DURING ADVENT
Join us in December -- Thursday mornings at 8:30am.
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FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Join us during Advent -- Sunday mornings at 10am.
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JOIN THE HOLY CRAFTERS THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON
Visit St. Lawrence for a selection of homemade ornaments, baked goods, crafts, and more. CLICK HERE for directions.
LESSONS AND CAROLS DECEMBER 15TH AT 9:00AM
A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols began in King’s College, Cambridge, England in 1918 and is now celebrated worldwide. The service features readings from both the Old and New Testaments that in some way foretell the coming of Christ. Readings alternate with beloved hymns, and special Advent works for organ and choir.
Join us December 15th at 9AM for this special service.
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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
Join St Lawrence in person and online
December 22nd at 9AM
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