Advent and christmas at clc
Christmas eve worship
Emmanuel. God with us. Born to us in Jesus, who is the Christ!
Christmas Eve Worship Services, Dec. 24th - 3:30PM and 9:00PM
We join with people throughout the world each year, gathering for Christmas worship. Join us on December 24th for Christmas Eve worship; a service of Holy Communion, festive song, candle light, and the Christmas story from the second chapter of the gospel of Luke. Come, hear this everlasting story of Christ, born into our weary world because of God’s unending love.
All are welcome!
Christmas Cantata 2024
CLC’s Christmas cantata concert once again amazed those in attendance with beauty and wonder on Dec. 14 & 15, in the CLC Sanctuary. “This is Christmas”, by: Mary McDonald, gave a glimpse into this time-old story of Jesus’ birth into our world and our lives.
You can find the recording of the cantata concert here. Click button below.
Living Nativity
Dates: December 14 & 15
Time: 5:30PM, 6:00PM, and 6:30PM on Dec. 14 and 15
Location: Outdoors in the CLC west parking lot
Cantata Concerts
Dates: December 14 & 15
Title: “This is Christmas”
by: Mary McDonald
Time: Dec. 14 at 7:00PM, and Dec. 15 at 4:00PM
Location: CLC main sanctuary
CLICK HERE for recording.
Soup Supper
Dates: December 14 & 15
Time: Served from 5:00-7:00PM on Dec. 14 and 15
Location: Upstairs dinning room (with overflow seating)
Proceeds go to CLC youth ministry
Children’s Christmas program
On Wednesday, December 18th, 7:00PM, many gathered in the Canton Lutheran Church sanctuary for our annual tradition of the CLC children’s Advent/Christmas program. It was a time of music, joy, prayer, Holy Communion, and the story of Christmas. And yes, there was PLENTY of joy from our young folk!
Advent worship and devotional
“Close to Home” will serve as our theme for Sunday (Dec. 1, 8, 14, & 22) and Wednesday (Dec. 4 & 11) worship services during Advent, the season leading up to Christmas. Spectacularly beautiful images and concepts will guide us through this season of preparation, pondering, and joy. Through the sharing of the SD Synod, CLC members and guests have access to this resource for thoughtful, personal devotional from Sanctified Art.
Hear about Close to Home:
“When something hits close to home, it affects us deeply. The stories and scripture of Advent are tender, heavy with emotion, and vulnerable. We hold the memories and truths of this season close to our hearts. Close to Home acknowledges that Emmanuel is with us, and yet, God’s promised day—our everlasting home—is not fully realized. We long for God to come close.”
Join other individuals & families from across the SD Synod for devotional conversations via Zoom on Sunday evenings, 5:00PM, during the Advent season.
Contact the CLC office for a printed devotional packet
Phone: 605-764-2429
Email: clc@cantonlutheran.net
Christ inspires generosity…
GIVE A GIFT toward a poinsettia plant, the living nativity showing, or the Christmas cantata concert in memory or honor of a loved one. Click the link to the printable form.
GIVE A GIFT to help a family or community near and far have sustainable food for their children to thrive. ELCA Good Gifts is a CLC ministry partner with a very strong reputation for accompanying individuals and communities.
CLC High school youth sang in worship
The High School Youth (Tabernacle Youth Group) of Canton Lutheran Church shared an Advent/Christmas song as part of our Advent worship service on Wednesday, December 4th. We are grateful for our awesome young folk, and their sharing of a holiday gift of song.
Kaffe Stue
Many enjoyed the delicious Scandinavian treats and warm drinks served by CLC’s W.E.L.C.A. (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) following Sunday morning Advent worship on December 1st. The CLC Kaffe Stue is a wonderful tradition steeped in heritage and fellowship in our congregation.