The night we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Tonight, Christmas Eve 2025. Tonight, we come together to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord, the moment when God enters our world as a vulnerable child, bringing light to those who walk in darkness. Join us as we joyfully welcome the Christ child with wonder and songs of praise.
Join us for Christmas Eve 2025 at our 4 pm worship service in the way that suits you best! You can worship with us in person, via Live Stream, through Video Replay, or as a Podcast.
If You Cannot Join Us In Person for Christmas Eve 2025!
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Join us live starting at 3:50 pm for the organ prelude and at 4 pm for the service. As soon as the livestream ends, it will be available for playback.
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The Collect for Christmas Eve 2025
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
The Readings for Christmas Eve 2025
Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. 3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4 For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5 For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Psalm 96
1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.
2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations and his wonders among all peoples.
4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all gods.
5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but it is the Lord who made the heavens.
6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!
7 Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; ascribe to the Lord honor and power.
8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts.
9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth tremble before him.
10 Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful and all that is therein.
12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, when he comes to judge the earth.
13 He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with his truth.
The Epistle: Titus 2:11-14
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, 12 training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14 He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
The Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5 He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17 When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
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Reflection on the Readings for Christmas Eve 2025
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior!
Old Testament – Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah’s prophecy is filled with light and liberation. The people who have lived in darkness now see a great light, God breaking into their world. This light brings joy akin to the celebration of a harvest, freedom from oppression, and the end of war. Central to this transformation is a child born for us, a son given to us, who bears names that reflect his divine nature: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. His kingdom will be established with justice and righteousness forever, sustained by God’s unwavering commitment to his people.
Psalm 96
This psalm beautifully invites all of creation to worship. The earth, nations, seas, fields, and even trees are called to sing a new song to the Lord. The psalmist proclaims God’s salvation, glory, and majesty, declaring that the Lord is King and the Creator of the world, who will judge it with righteousness and truth. Tonight, we join this cosmic chorus to celebrate the King who comes not with power and might, but as a newborn child.
Epistle – Titus 2:11-14
Paul reminds us that the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. This grace is not passive; it teaches us to reject worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives as we await the glorious return of Christ. The incarnation serves a purpose: Christ gave Himself to redeem us from sin and to create a people who are zealous for good works. Christmas is not just about receiving a gift; it is about being transformed by the gift of God’s grace.
Gospel – Luke 2:1-20
Luke beautifully recounts the beloved story of Jesus’ birth with great simplicity. During a Roman census, Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born and laid in a manger because there is no room in the inn. The first announcement of the Savior’s birth is made not to the powerful but to the shepherds who are watching over their flocks. An angel proclaims the good news of great joy: a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord, has been born. Suddenly, the heavens open, and a multitude of angels sing glory to God and proclaim peace on earth. The shepherds hurry to see this sign, find the holy family, and return glorifying God, while Mary treasures these events in her heart.
Wrap-up
The central theme of these readings is the light of God’s grace breaking into our darkness. Tonight, we celebrate the mystery of the Incarnation, God taking on human flesh, entering our world in the most humble circumstances, and bringing salvation to all people. The child in the manger is the Prince of Peace, the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, and the source of our hope. As the angels proclaimed to the shepherds, this is good news of great joy for all people: Christ is born! Let us join the angels, the shepherds, and all creation in praising God for this wondrous gift.
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