Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Bring the whole family and celebrate the birth of Jesus with us. Together we'll retell the Christmas story through Scripture and the carols you know and love, then fill the room with candlelight.
Whether you've been part of a church for years or haven't been in a long time, you are welcome here. Come as you are.
What to expect
- About one hourStarts at 5:30 and ends around 6:30, so you'll be home for Christmas Eve plans.
- A family serviceKids are welcome to sit with their families for the whole service.
- Candlelight for everyoneChildren receive LED candles, so little ones can join in safely.
- The Christmas story and carolsWe'll read the story of Jesus' birth and sing familiar Christmas carols together.
- Come as you areDress is casual. Wear what's comfortable.
Christmas Season Events
Everything happens at Ripley Church of the Nazarene, 209 Cedar Lakes Drive. Tap "Add to Calendar" to save any event to your phone.
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Hanging of the Greens & Annual Soup Cook-off
Sunday, November 22 · 12:00 PM, after worship
Enjoy soup and sandwiches after worship, then help us decorate the church for Advent.
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Gingerbread Bash
Saturday, December 19 · 2:00 to 4:00 PM
A free afternoon of gingerbread house building and Christmas fun for kids and families. Please register by Wednesday, December 16.
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Children's Christmas Play
Sunday, December 20 · 11:00 AM worship
Our children present their Christmas program during Sunday morning worship.
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Christmas Dinner
Sunday, December 20 · 12:00 PM
Stay after the Christmas play for our church family Christmas Dinner. Everyone is welcome!
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Thursday, December 24 · 5:30 PM
A one-hour family service retelling the Christmas story with carols and candlelight.
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Gingerbread Bash
Saturday, December 19 · 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Bring the kids for an afternoon of building and decorating gingerbread houses, Christmas fun, and time together. It's free, and the whole family is welcome.
Registering helps us have enough supplies for everyone. The form asks for:
- Your name, email, phone, and address
- How many people are coming, and the children's ages
- Any food allergies
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Plan Your Visit
We're a friendly church family of all ages, and we'd love to meet you.
Where to go
Ripley Church of the Nazarene
209 Cedar Lakes Drive, Ripley, WV 25271
Drive up the hill to the back of the church. Park on the top level and use the entrance there, which has wheelchair access.
Sundays all year
Our worship blends hymns and newer songs. Dress is casual. Children's and teen classes meet on the lower level, and adults meet on the main floor.
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