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CHRISTMAS

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Christmas occurs during the season of Advent. Advent spans four weeks.  It is a getting ready time for a very important event in the Christian calendar; the birth of the Christ child.  North Scottsdale United Methodist Church invites you to prepare for the birth of the Christ Child with our Sunday and Christmas Eve services, Sunday School classes, Christmas Cantata and Advent Celebration  event.  
All Are Welcome!
CHRISTMAS EVE, Dec. 24th
                                        5:00pm..............................  In-Person & Online
                                        7:00pm............................. In-Person only

                                        11:00pm.............................
In-Person only
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CHRISTMAS DAY, Dec. 25th  
                                       10:00am........................... In-Person &  Online
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Learn More

2022 Christmas Eve Service Opportunities

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church offers three Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24th:
Our family-friendly Christmas Eve service begins at 5:00pm.  It offers the birth of the Christ child scripture reading and  Christmas carols.  Children will receive glow sticks and goodie bags.
5:00pm..............................  In-Person AND Online
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Our 7:00pm Traditional service offers Christmas hymns, scripture and sermon.  It features our adult Chancel choir. This service will end with the darkening of the sanctuary and the lighting of candles by all attendees.
7:00pm............................. In-Person only
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At the 11:00pm Christmas Eve worship service offers communion.  It also includes the traditional service with scripture, instrumental accompaniment and sermon. This service will end with the darkening of the sanctuary and the lighting of candles by all attendees.
11:00pm............................. In Person only
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CHRISTMAS DAY Worship Service 2022

10:00am ........................... In-Person & Online
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Christmas Day Worship Service @ 10AM. Come and adore Him, who was born to save the world.  Sunday School will not be offered but the nursery will be open.   This service will be offered in-person and online.

Blue Christmas Service,
Sun. Nov. 27th, 2022 @ 6PM

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​Blue? Yes, blue as in the blues. As in "I am feeling blue." Not everyone is up and cheery for the Christmas holidays. Dealing with the death of a loved one, facing life after divorce or separation, coping with the loss of a job, living with cancer or some other disease that puts a question mark over the future, and a number of other human situations make parties and joviality painful for many people in our congregations and communities. This traditional-style service will feature a time to lift up the deepest concerns on our hearts, as well as preparing for the holiday season to come. Copies of "Blue Christmas: Devotions of Light in a Season of Darkness" will be freely available to anyone desiring a daily resource for the Advent season (while supplies last). While this service is rooted in the Christian tradition, all are welcome and encouraged to participate, regardless of religious affiliation. It is our hope that this might be a place of healing for all.

CHRISTMAS 2021 ADVENT Highlights

 LIVE NATIVITY DRIVE-THRU ,
7-8:00 p.m.  on Sat., Dec. 18th, 2021

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in the N.S.U.M.C. parking lot located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The event is free and open to the public.
 
N.S.U.M.C. would like to help make the holidays sparkle for the children and the community by hosting a Live Nativity Drive-Thru. This event will provide an opportunity for our neighbors to enjoy a free, COVID-safe and friendly Christmas Season experience.    All families are invited to DRIVE-THRU the NSUMC parking lot beginning at 7:00pm.  The passengers will be able to gaze on the festive holiday lights and a live nativity setting.  After driving past the lights and the nativity scene, each vehicle will be given one Advent gift bag before they exit the parking lot.  NSUMC is offering a:
​ FREE Advent gift bags to the first 100 vehicles.
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Blue Christmas Service 12/19/21 @ 5PM

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Blue Christmas Service for remembering and hope is for those who are experiencing loss and grief during this season. A special service will be held in the church sanctuary on Sunday, December 19th, 2021 at 5:00pm. See related article in the Newsletter and the Reminder.

Two Christmas Eve Services 12/24/21 5PM & 7PM

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North Scottsdale United Methodist Church would be honored to share the  love of the Christ Child with you and your family on Christmas Eve at 5:00PM or 7:00PM.

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church is located at 11735 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; on the corner of Scottsdale Road and Jenan Drive.  You can call us at (480) 948-0529. You can also find us on www.nsumc.com,    Facebook, and   Pinterest.  

CHRISTMAS 2020 Worship Service Highlights

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Drive-In Worship with song, sermon and light on December 24 at 4:30pm. Please register your intent to attend by calling the church office at 480-948-0529. This drive-in format will follow best practices to remain in our vehicles for the service. We ask that facemasks be worn if windows are opened. Should we see any shift in the numbers of active cases, we will open the service to include sitting outside in your own seating for the service. Glow sticks will be used to end the service to sing “Silent Night” as a part of the traditional gathering of Christmas Eve.

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​Livestream Worship at 7:00PM will be presented from the sanctuary LIVE ONLINE and will include song, sermon, and at home candle lighting. Home bags including candles, order of worship service, and song lyrics will be available for pick up in the church parking lot on Saturday, December 19, between 10-11AM. A link for the service will be made available for viewing at www.nsumc.com.
 
The people of NSUMC want to with you and yours a Merry Christmas. We understand that in better times we would otherwise be gathering to share this season together. Please call the church office 480-948-0529 if you desire a call from one of our pastors.

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North Scottsdale United Methodist Church *  11735 North Scottsdale Road * Scottsdale * AZ * 85254 * 480-948-0529
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