Are you interested in attending a service on Christmas Eve but not quite sure which type of service you would enjoy? The United Congregational Church of Tolland has multiple services for all ages to be able to experience the joy this season.
10:00 a.m. This is a pageant service that will feature our Joyful Voices Youth Choir and the Children’s Choir. This service includes singing carols and a lovely pageant called “The Promise.” This play tells the story that began on a cold night in Bethlehem through the 12 days of Christmas. All children are invited and encouraged to participate, and should arrive at 9:45 a.m. to select a costume.
8:00 p.m. Those attending the Family Candlelight Service will enjoy the delightful voices of The Chancel Choir, accompanied by piano and organ. This service begins with the lighting of The Christ Candle in the center of the Advent Wreath. The highlight will be the congregation exiting with lighted candles to sing Silent Night, a cappella, in the quiet darkness of Tolland Green, thus taking the Light of Christmas out into the world before heading home.
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11:00 p.m. A “Midnight” Service, ushering in Christmas Day will begin at 11:00 PM. In this late hour the sanctuary will be darkened to set a peaceful atmosphere. The Christ Candle will be lit. Soloists will offer carols. Prayers will be said. And at the conclusion, the congregation will share a silent candle lighted recession.
The church is located at 45 Tolland Green in Tolland. Parking is available on both sides of the church with overflow parking at the Tolland Library whose parking lot connects with the church parking lot. The church is handicap accessible. Our doors are open to invite new friends into these special services!