Advent and Christmas 2026
Advent is the church's season of holy waiting as we prepare to welcome Christ born among us and watch for the ways God is still arriving in our world.
We mark the season in SO many ways, because no single tradition can hold the whole mystery, and each one opens a different door into the same good news.
So come light a candle, bring a neighbor, and join our worship, music, and mission opportunities this season, because the best way to make room for Christ is to make room for one another.
Hanging of the Greens
November 22
Sunday, 11 am
Sanctuary
Everyone’s favorite pre-Advent event. We deck the halls with boughs of holly, and greens, lights, trees, wreaths and so much more. Christmas cheer spreads across the sanctuary, the narthex, the Wesley room and the front doors of the church. Fun and fellowship for all.
Advent Begins
“Carols, Unwrapped” Advent sermon series by Pastor Jeremy. Come learn about the myth and meanings behind popular Christmas carols!
November 29
Sundays at 10:00 am
Sanctuary
Volunteer for the Edmonds Toy Shop
Saturday all day Kennedy Hall
December 5
Edmonds Toy Shop is, a project of the Edmonds Food Bank and hosted at Edmonds United Methodist Church. Through the years the program has evolved to meet the needs of over 1000 children in the Edmonds area, and has needs over 200+ volunteers each year for the annual in-person gifting event. New unwrapped toys can be left in a bin in the narthex.
Christmas Variety Show
November 29
Sunday, 6:00 pm
Sanctuary
Please join us on Sunday, November 29, at 6:00 pm for an evening of holiday music performed by a variety of musicians from our church and community. You’ll see a plenty of familiar faces who help support many of our services here at EUMC and you’ll hear classical solos, folk music, chamber ensembles, handbells, and more!
Also, don’t forget that this is an important fundraising opportunity for our Music Ministry, so if you are someone who appreciates all the music, we have in worship year-round and would maybe like to see more events like this throughout the year, then this is your opportunity to support that music with a donation to the Music Ministry designated fun!
Carol Sing and Christmas Party
December 6
Sunday 3:00 pm
Join us in our sanctuary at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 6, for an afternoon of Christmas cheer! We are having a community carol sing led by our Director of Music & Worship, David Hendrix, and our organist, Sunghee Kim where you will have your chance to request all those Christmas songs you’ve been dying to sing!
And after the carol sing, you’re invited to join us in the Wesley Room for festive snacks, refreshments, and games facilitated by our Family Ministries team as we look forward to our Christmas celebrations coming up! All are welcome, and it promises to be a joyous event for Christmas lovers of all ages!
Longest Night Service
December 20
Sunday, 3:00 pm
Sanctuary
For those experiencing loneliness and grief because of a loss of someone dear, loss of family or friend connections, loss of job, health, mobility, or a profound change or loss of something else in their life can be difficult. We remember persons and/or events that have been a part of our lives in the past, but are now changed or gone, and thus, the holiday season brings challenges, sadness, and perhaps anger.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
December 24
Thursday, 5:00 pm
Sanctuary
A beloved season tradition complete with camels, sheep, angels, a shining star, wise ones, a young mother, a father, and a baby, born on a cold wintry night long, long ago. God comes to earth in the form of a baby to bring love and light into the world.
Click here to sign up your child or grandchild for the Christmas Pageant!
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Thursday, 7:00 & 9:00 pm
Sanctuary
November 20-21
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kennedy Hall
The waiting of Advent is over, and now we arrive at the holiest of holy nights. The star is shining brightly in the east over a tiny stable in Bethlehem where Mary and Joseph settle into a stable where their baby is born. Join us for a scriptural and musical journey to Bethlehem where we light our candles in the dark of night to welcome the coming of the Christ Child, the son of God , the bringer of peace and holiness to waiting world.
December 24
Holiday Bazaar
Come to the annual Holiday Bazaar with special gift items, Christmas items, yummy homemade baked goodies and a "don't miss" silent auction on Saturday. You’ll find many treasures to take home for the holidays.
