First Sunday of Advent | December 1
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:45 and 11:00am in the Church
Formation: Advent Wreath Making
10:00-10:55am in the Parish Hall
Bring greenery and a wreath form if you have one!
Second Sunday of Advent | December 8
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:45 and 11:15am in the Church
Parish Breakfast and Annual Meeting
10:00am in the Parish Hall
Angel Tree gifts due by 12:00pm!
Third Sunday of Advent | December 15
Advent Lessons & Carols
8:45 and 11:00am in the Church
Preparing to Green the Graves
10:05-10:55am in the Parish Hall
Join us as we create sprays of greenery to honor the people who were enslaved who are buried in our churchyard. We will provide supplies such as ribbons and twist ties, and we ask that you bring ample greenery to make these sprays as beautiful as possible.
Reminder: Christmas Flower Memorials are due by Wednesday, December 18.
Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 22
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8:45 and 11:00am in the Church
Formation: Greening the Graves
10:05-10:55am in the Churchyard
Join us for this special service during which we place the sprays we have made on the graves of those who were enslaved who are buried in our churchyard.
Christmas Eve | Tuesday, December 24
Festival Eucharist, Rite II
5:00 and 10:30pm in the Church
No nursery care available. Children are always welcome in worship!
**The Parish Office will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, January 1. We will open again on Thursday, January 2!
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
11:00am in the Church
No nursery care available. Children are always welcome in worship!
First Sunday after Christmas
December 29
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
8:45 and 11:00am in the Church
Christmas Potluck Feast
5:00pm in the Wilderness Room
The Christmas season doesn’t end on December 25th—it’s just getting started. This is a chance to enjoy good food and great company as we continue the spirit of the season together. Whether the holidays have been busy, quiet, or somewhere in between, we’d love for you to join us in celebrating the love of Christ that continues to shine brightly this season and always. Bring a dish to share if you can, but most importantly, bring yourself. There’s always a seat at the table for you. Please RSVP using the button below.
All end-of-year giving must be received by the Parish Office no later than December 31. Thank you for giving so generously to God's work at St. John in the Wilderness in 2024!
Twelfth Night
Sunday, January 5
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
8:45 and 11:00am in the Church
Burning of the Greens and Other Revelry
4:00-6:00pm at Camp Kanuga
120 Camp Kanuga Circle, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Bring Christmas trees and other greens to burn! St. John will provide food and beverages as we gather around the fire to sing songs and celebrate the last night of Christmas.
The Epiphany of Our Lord
Monday, January 6
Feast & Celebrate at Kanuga
5:00-8:00pm
471 Kanuga Chapel Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany with the Hendersonville Deanery at Kanuga! The event begins with Eucharist in the chapel, followed by a delicious potluck where Kanuga will provide the main entrée. Guests are invited to bring a side dish to share. After that, enjoy star-themed crafts, a mobile planetarium, stargazing, and a candlelight labyrinth walk. Click the button below to register!