The Church of the Good Shepherd has found a new home – at the Lake Norman YMCA. Meanwhile, see also below for a listing of Christmas eve and day services.

Kyle Wallace

CHURCH MOVES TO YMCA

The Church of the Good Shepherd moved this fall from South Street to the Lake Norman YMCA, where members now gather on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.

Led by Pastor Kyle Wallace and supported by a director of music and the arts, a Pastor to Students, and a Director of Children’s Ministry, Good Shepherd emphasizes the three great streams of Christian heritage – Scripture, Sacrament, and Spirit – in its weekly worship. With a focus on both biblical preaching and Holy Communion, each gathering is designed to equip those for whom Christ died to experience life beyond belief.

To find out more about the Church of the Good Shepherd, and to learn about its unique relationship with the Christian church in Rwanda, check out its website at http://www.tcotgs.org/ ^[1].

CHRISTMAS SERVICES EVENTS

Church of the Good Shepherd

THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 5:30 p.m., The Church of the Good Shepherd, meeting at Lake Norman YMCA, 21300 Davidson St., Cornelius – This year the children will present a special musical, “Oh Bethlehem,” during the Christmas Eve worship gathering.

Coddle Creek ARP

THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 5 p.m., Coddle Creek ARP, 2297 Coddle Creek, Highway 3, Mooresville – Christmas Eve service.

Cornelius Presbyterian Church

THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 7:30 p.m.,, Cornelius Presbyterian Church, Catawba Avenue and Church Street, Cornelius – “Carols, Candlelight and Communion” Christmas Eve Service. There will be a 30 minute musical prelude beginning at 7:00 p.m. featuring the combo “Duo Pyrenees” with Linda LaBombard and David Solis Olson; Carolyn Cook and both Church and Children’s choir. Info: Amy Morand, Cornelius Presbyterian Church, 704-892-5577; www.corneliuspcusa.org ^[2]

Davidson College Presbyterian Church
100 N. Main St., Davidson, www.dcpc.org ^[3]

THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 4 p.m. – DCPC Christmas Eve Services. This service will be child-friendly and exhuberant! However, child care is available for children under 2 years. Also, a special offering of new or gently used hats and socks may be placed in the containers at the doors. Monetary gifts (checks made to DCPC with “hats and socks” in the memo line) are also welcome. All donations from this special offering will be given to Urban Ministries for Room in the Inn, which houses homeless men, women, and children during the winter months.

7:30 p.m.Pastor Lib McGregor Simmons preaches and music is provided by the Chancel Choir.

11 :00 p.m. The Rev. Shelli Latham preaches, music is provided by DCPC’s Geneva Choir and Davidson College Students provide liturgical leadership.

Davidson United Methodist Church
233 S. Main St, Davidson, www.davidsonumc.org ^[4]

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 23, 5:00 p.m., chapel – Love Feast. Join us for this traditional Wesleyan Feast with Moravian buns and red-trimmed candles. Childcare will be provided.

THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, and 11:00 p.m., sanctuary – Candlelight Christmas Eve Services. Childcare will be provided for all services except 11:00 p.m.

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
301 Caldwell Lane, off Concord Road, Davidson, www.saintalbans-davidson.org/ ^[5]

TUESDAY, DEC. 22, 7 p.m. – Taize Contemplative Worship Service.

THURSDAY, DEC. 24. – Christmas Eve Services. All with Holy Eucharist: 4:00 Family Service, 7:00 Lessons and Carols, 10:30 Candlelight Service.

Hopewell Baptist Church

18841 Davidson-Concord Rd., Davidson, www.hopewellbaptistchurch.com ^[6]

SUNDAY, DEC. 20, 6 p.m. – Children’s Choir Presentation Shepherds, Sheep and a Savior. Birthday Party for Jesus following the Children’s Choir program.

THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 6 p.m. – Christmas Eve Service.

THURSDAY, DEC. 31, 10:30 p.m. – New Year’s Eve Service.

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church

19600 Zion St., Cornelius, www.mtzionumc.net ^[7]

SUNDAY, DEC. 20, 8:30, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. – Worship Services.

THURSDAY DEC. 24 – Christmas Eve Services: 5:00 p.m. Family Communion Service, 7:00 & 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service.

Saint Therese Catholic Church

217 Brawley School Rd., Mooresville, www.sainttherese.net ^[8]

THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 4, 6, 8 p.m. – Christmas Eve Masses.

FRIDAY, DEC. 25 – Christmas Day Masses. Midnight, 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 2:30 p.m. Spanish.

FRIDAY, JAN. 1, 9 a.m., noon – Feast of Mary, Mother of God.

St. Mark’s Catholic Church

14740 Stumptown Rd., Huntersville, www.stmarknc.org ^[9]

Christmas Eve, 4, 6, 8 p.m., and midnight (lessons and carols at 11 p.m.) Also, a 4:15 p.m. service will be held at Torrence Creek Elementary School.

Christmas Day, 8 and 10 a.m., and noon (Spanish)