In-Person Services

Celebrate the Holidays at Cedar Ridge
The Holidays are coming and we have lots of great things planned – seasonal festivities, ways to take action for justice and mercy, and times for quiet reflection. You can read all about our Advent series and other events by clicking here. So take a look and save the dates.

Thanksgiving Food Collection: Sunday, Nov 23
On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we’ll have the opportunity to bring a bag of groceries to the service for families in the local schools we support. Sign up here to let us know how many bags you plan to bring. You can also see a list of what to buy (we want to make sure the food we give is appropriate for the families). During the service that day, we’ll be hearing from some of the care workers we partner with at the schools. After the service, they will take the food for distribution to the families the following day ready for Thanksgiving.

Winter Coat Drive: Now thru Sunday, Nov 23
We are now collecting new (and clean, very gently used) winter coats, boots, hats and gloves for children aged 5-10 to benefit families in need at Greencastle Elementary School. Please leave donations in the boxes by the Welcome Table in the lobby on Sundays, or in the yellow and black Greencastle donations boxes outside the front glass doors of the main church building at any time between now and Sunday November 23.

Help Decorate for Christmas: Sunday, Nov 23, after the service
Get an early shot of festive spirit by joining us after the service to help decorate for the Christmas season. Lots of fun tasks for all ages and a light lunch will be provided along with hot cider, mulled wine, and hot chocolate!

Cedar Ridge Holiday Party: Friday, Dec 5, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Join us for a relaxing and festive celebration of the holiday season. We’ll provide drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), seasonal food items, music, and fun upstairs in the Barn. Just bring your favorite holiday appetizer or dessert to share. Downstairs you’ll be able to get a head start on your Christmas shopping with Fair Trade and other local artisan vendors. In our main building, we’ll be showing a Christmas movie for kids along with lots of supervised fun, games, and food. Everyone is welcome so invite your friends and family.

Advent Quiet Day: Saturday, Dec 13, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Barn

Give yourself the gift of rest in the midst of holiday busyness. Join us in the Barn from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as we make space for God and open our hearts to the hope of the season. Through poetry, prayer, and scripture, we will reflect on the meaning of Advent and listen for how God might be speaking to us.

Christmas Eve Service: Wednesday Dec 24, 5:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to join us for a special candlelight service on Christmas Eve. The service–featuring traditional carols, readings and prayers–will last one hour and will be suitable for all ages. So bring along family and friends as we celebrate the birth of Christ together. Come early to enjoy mulled wine, spiced cider and Christmas cookies!