Advent at Immanuel
Lessons and Carols
Experience the Christmas Story in a new and fresh way!
Lessons and Carols is Immanuel’s annual service of drama and song where we tell the story of Jesus’ birth — God with us, our Immanuel!
Lessons and Carols is a service of joy, surprise, laughter and singing together and features Immanuel musicians, artists, and children.
The service duration is approximately 1:15hr and will be followed by a reception of snacks and warm drinks. All are welcome!
- Saturday Evening Service: December 13th, 6pm.
- Sunday Morning Service: December 14th, 10am.
- Location: 1625 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago IL 60614
Advent Special Offering: New Life Centers
Each year during Lessons & Carols Immanuel partners with a local Chicago organization serving Jesus through its work with the vulnerable in our city. This Advent we are partering with New Life Centers, whose mission is supporting Chicago’s immigrant community in the wake of unrest and deportations this fall. Our special offering will directly benefit NLC’s Community Care Resource center, a hub created in response to recent immigration raids offering on-the-ground support to families in crisis through the provision of food, emergency supplies and wraparound case management.
- Give a Gift: This year during Lessons and Carols, we will have the opportunity to donate to New Life Centers’ work to provide wraparound care to immigrant families in crisis.
- Give Your Time: We also have the opportunity to volunteer together at the Community Care Resource Center! Date TBD.
About New Life Centers: New Life Centers is a community-based organization on Chicago’s West Side that exists to create the beloved community together through mentoring, education, sports, peacemaking, and community care. New Life Centers’ five locations in Pilsen, Brighton Park, Humboldt Park, Little Village and Midway offer programs tailored to each community’s needs in partnership with New Life Community Church’s local congregations in those neighborhoods.
The Season of Advent
The season of Advent marks the beginning of a new church calendar year. During Advent (the four weeks before Christmas) we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus and remember His promise to return. Advent is not only a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, but also to awaken anticipation for his second coming.
In this season, you will find our sanctuary decorated with purple fabric. Royal purple is the liturgical color for the Advent season and signifies that Jesus is the promised king, who began His rule in a manger in Bethlehem and will one day return to reign in glory.
Join us for worship each Sunday in Advent and on Christmas Eve! Service information below.
Advent Services at Immanuel
We will worship at 1625 W Diversey Pkwy throughout the Sundays of Advent and Christmastide.
November 30 at 10am | 1st Sunday in Advent
December 7 at 10am | 2nd Sunday in Advent
December 13th at 6pm | Lessons & Carols
December 14th at 10am | 3rd Sunday in Advent, Lessons & Carols
December 21 at 10am | 4th Sunday in Advent
December 24 at 5pm | Christmas Eve
December 28 at 10am | Christmastide
Church Calendar
The season of Advent is the beginning of the liturgical calendar, which helps Christians live the story of the Gospel of Jesus Christ all year. Sometimes referred to as the “church calendar,” this annual cycle connects us with Christians around the world and in history.
If you are new to the liturgical calendar, check out a beginner’s guide (created by Father Aaron) which gives a brief overview of each season and provides Scriptures and spiritual practices to get you started.