The children will perform the Christmas Pageant in place of the Gospel at this service.

The Holy Eucharist Rite II in the Episcopal Church is a contemporary liturgy using modern English. It begins with praise and confession, followed by Scripture readings, a sermon, and the Nicene Creed. Prayers of the People and the Peace precede the Eucharistic Prayer, where bread and wine are consecrated as Christ’s Body and Blood. The congregation shares Communion, affirming unity with God and one another. Rite II emphasizes joyful thanksgiving, inclusivity, and active participation, reflecting both ancient tradition and present-day expression of faith. It is the Church’s principal act of worship and spiritual nourishment.