Unitarians helped create modern-day celebrations of Christmas. A Unitarian brought the German tradition of indoor Christmas trees to America. Unitarians wrote some beloved Christmas Carols—among them Jingle Bells, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. And of course Charles Dickens, author of A Christmas Carol, was a Unitarian.

In the spirit of evolving Christmas traditions, Fellowship members Connie Ussery and Amanda Jones are preparing this Sunday’s unique Christmas Eve service. For example, while most Christmas Eve services are in the evening, ours will be at our regular Sunday service time—11 a.m. But do come early for coffee and conversation. Visitors and guests are always welcome at our progressive Fellowship. Services also include music, readings and opportunities, always optional, to share your thoughts. And we’re done by noon.

We’re meeting in person now, but we still take COVID precautions. Our guidelines.

• We encourage people to be vaccinated and boosted to protect against COVID.
• We encourage social distancing in Grace Fellowship Hall.
• Masks are stil optional, but we have a section for people who want to wear them.
• We’ve improved ventilation in Grace Fellowship Hall.
• We awatch local COVID statistics, and we’re prepared to change our procedures when warranted. Check this website for changes.

Topics: Christmas