The Second Church in Newton
a United Church of Christ Congregation in West Newton, Massachusetts
Advent / Christmas 2025
The season of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas, is a special time in the life of our church. Advent is the start of the year on the Christian calendar. Just like School calendar and the Sports calendar, the Church has it's own calendar. Each 'season' of the Church year has a special focus with stories, themes, music, art, events, etc. Each season shapes our faith us in a particular way. Advent focuses on preparation for the birth of Christ into our lives once again.
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November 30, 2025 - Advent 1
December 7, 2025 - Advent 2 - Music Sunday. The choir and special musicians present a Christmas Cantata (choral piece with multiple movements). The choir begins working on this in September so this is real gift for us.
December 14, 2025 - Advent 3
December 21, 2025 - Advent 4
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December 24, 2025 - Christmas Eve - The children's Pageant, the classic Christmas Carols, and the candlelight singing of Silent Night make for a powerful evening.
Note: There is no church on Christmas Day.
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