Holiday Church Services & Events in The Shires 2019

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As we gather this holiday season in The Shires of Vermont, we want to provide additional information for those that are inclined to take part in Christmas services throughout the region.

Capstone Baptist Church - Bennington

Saturday, December 14th
Classic Christmas Cartoons - 7pm

Saturday, December 21st
Men’s breakfast - 7am

Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Carols and Candlelight service at 7:00pm


First Baptist Church of Bennington 

Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Carols and Candlelight at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 25th
A regular schedule service time at 9:30 AM


Old First Congregational Church - Bennington

Sunday, December 15th

Lessons and Carols at Old First Church Old Bennington

The Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at the First Congregational Church, 60 Monument Avenue in Old Bennington, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. 

 This long-standing Bennington tradition in "Vermont's Colonial Shrine" will feature the singing of the Bennington Children's Chorus; organist, Gene Marie Callahan; soloist Kerry Ryer-Parke; pianist Matthew Edwards, carol singing by the congregation; scripture readings by members of the congregation and a brief sermon by the Rev. Kenneth A. Clarke.  Those who are able to walk a bit are asked to leave parking immediately in front of the church for others.  A freewill offering will be taken with proceeds going to the Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services, Inc.  A wheelchair ramp will be provided.  The public is warmly invited. 


Harvest Christian Ministries - Bennington

Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 5:00 PM


Sacred Heart / Saint Francis De Sales - Bennington

Sunday, December 22nd - 2:00 p.m. 

Christ is Coming!  Music, with Scripture, of Hope, Joy and Anticipation 

A very special program of music, along with scripture readings, for the Fourth Sunday of Advent on December 22 at 2:00 p.m. The church will resonate with rhythmic, exhilarating, and contemplative 20th-century musical masterpieces, a beautiful chant to our Blessed Mother, and songs and hymns that will refresh and renew your spirits during this hectic time of the year. 

Christmas Masses ~ Fr. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C. 

Tuesday, December 24th 

4:00 p.m. ~ Traditional Music 

8:00 p.m. ~ Traditional Music 

12:00 Midnight ~ Music with the Church Choir 

Wednesday, December 25th 

9:00 a.m. ~ Traditional Music 

Saturday/Sunday, December 28/29 ~ Holy Family 

Fr. Bob Wiseman, C.S.C. 

Regular 4:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. 

Solemnity of Mary ~ Fr. Bob Wiseman, C.S.C. 

December 31st - 5:30 p.m. 

January 1st - 9:00 a.m. 


 Second Congregational Church - Bennington


Tuesday, December 24th
5pm – Traditional family service with choir, handbells, and brass ensemble

10pm – Meditative candlelit service with communion


St. John the Baptist  - North Bennington

Tuesday, December 24th 
4:00 p.m. ~ Pageant with Mass to follow 
Music with the Gospel Group 

Wednesday, December 25th 
10:00 a.m. ~ Music with the Choir 

Saturday/Sunday, December 28/29 ~ Holy Family 
Regular 5:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. 
Solemnity of Mary ~ Fr. Hugh Cleary, C.S.C. 

Tuesday, December 31st
5:30 p.m. Mass

Wednesday, January 1st
9:00 a.m. Mass


St. Peter’s Episcopal Church - Bennington

Saturday, December 14th
Christmas Tea- The St. Peter’s Annual Christmas Tea will be held December 14th from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased at the door or ahead of the event at the church. Ticket sales are not reservations. Seats are first-come, first-served. We hope to see you at this delightful event.

Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Service- Our Christmas Eve service be December 24th at 6:30pm. John Terauds will be presiding at a Lessons and Carols service. There will be no Eucharist.

Wednesday, December 25th
Christmas Day Service- John Terauds will lead us in Morning Prayer (no Eucharist) on Christmas Day, December 25th at 9:00am.


Mission City Church - Bennington

Christmas is a time to remember the miraculous story of Jesus, and how God invites us into something better than we could have imagined! We want to invite you and your family to join us at Mission City Church!

Tuesday, December 24th

6:00pm service


First Congregational Church of Manchester, UCC

Tuesday, December 24th
Morning services:
8:30am Chapel
10:30am Sanctuary
Evening:
5:30pm Service for Families with Young Children
7:00pm Candlelight Service of Lessons & Carols with the Chancel Choir and the Tall Spire Ringers Handbell Choir


Roman Catholic Parish - Manchester


Tuesday, December 24

Service: 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 8:00pm

Wednesday, December 25th

Christmas Day service - 10:00am


St. Joachim - Readsboro

Tuesday, December 24th

Christmas Eve service - 5:30pm


St. John Bosco - Stamford

Tuesday, December 24th

Christmas Eve service - 4pm


Terra Nova - North Adams, MA

Friday, December 13th

Free Dads and Kids Movie Night: The Muppet Christmas Carol - 6:30pm
Hey Dads - bring your kids to The Green on December 13th for a FREE Christmas Movie Extravaganza! There will be hot chocolate and popcorn and there's even rumor of a photo booth. Join us at 6:30 for a fun holiday night out. And don't forget to invite your friends! Any questions, shoot us a message or email paul@terranovachurch.com

Friday, December 20th
Work From Home Holiday Party - 12pm
Terra Nova would love for you to join us for some Christmas festivities if you work from home. We will eat lunch together, do a white elephant gift exchange and share some yummy desserts. Please bring your lunch and a $5 white elephant gift - desserts will be provided!


Tuesday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Service - 5pm
Come for an evening celebrating the birth of our Savior! We will meet at 5pm @ The Green (85 Main Street, Suite 105 in North Adams, MA). There will be carols and an encouraging word. We'd love for you to join us - bring the kids, bring a friend, bring your neighbor!