Ring in the Holidays- Service and activities schedules

Worship and fellowship may look a little different this holiday season, but whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other traditions, we at Peachtree Corners wholeheartedly wish you a happy, healthy holiday. Here is a comprehensive snapshot of how nearby churches and synagogues plan to observe this holiday season.

Beth Shalom

Hanukkah 2020 activities kicks off at Beth Shalom on Monday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m., celebrating with a live Zoom cooking demonstration hosted by Julie Horowitz, making the first delicious batch of latkes for the week.

The outdoor Hanukkah party will be held on Sunday, December 13, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Food, story time, music and games are on offer. The large menorah will be lit. There is no cost to attend, but adults are asked for a $10 fee for lunch, $6 for children. Please register ahead of time.

There are several other readings, candle lightings and services throughout the week, with many opportunities to tune in virtually via Zoom. Find the full schedule at bethshalom.net.

Christ the King Lutheran Church

Christ the King will hold three Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24. The Family Service is scheduled for 4 p.m., with the Contemporary service following at 6 p.m. and the Traditional service at 8 p.m. The church is also hosting an online holiday craft fair. Check out ctklutheran.org for more information.

Chabad Enrichment Center of Gwinnett

Chanukah 2020 at The Chabad Enrichment Center of Gwinnett will begin with a Virtual
Chanukah Celebration on Thursday, December 10 at 7 p.m. It will consist of a menorah lighting, joyous music and a video presentation. Register for Zoom information.

A Parade of Light will take place on Wednesday, December 16, the seventh night of Chanukah. It will start at Chabad of Gwinnett at 6 p.m. with police escort. Guests are invited to follow along in the car parade, which will end at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway, followed by a grand menorah lighting at 7 p.m. at Chabad of Gwinnett. Amada Kosher Food Truck will be available 4:30-7 p.m.

There are also several outdoor menorah lighting ceremonies being held at different locations, as well as a holiday Hebrew School reunion. Consult the chabadofgwinnett.org events calendar for more info.

Landmark Church

The family of The  Landmark Church remaining scheduled meeting times for the month of December are as follows:

December 20,2020 at 10:30a.m., December 27,2020 at 10:30a.m.

On  every  Wednesday of December, the church meets virtually on zoom. The meeting login  Id is 672-614-4455 or if using your phone, the Id is 301-715-8592.

Mary Our Queen Catholic Church

Mary Our Queen (MOQ) will hold several holiday masses, including Midnight Masses leading up to Friday, January 1. Multiple Christmas Eve Vigil masses will be held Thursday, December 24 at 4, 4:30, 6, 8, and 10 p.m. Visit maryourqueen.com and check the maryourqueen.com calendar for full details. There’s also a link on the site for live streaming of masses.

Mount Carmel United Methodist

Mount Carmel UMC will have two Christmas Eve Services, the first at 5 p.m. and the second at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 24. For more information, go to mtcarmel-umc.org.

Northpoint Community Church

Join Northpoint Community Church for multiple Christmas tree lighting events on the Northpoint Lawn, Friday-Sunday, December 11-13 at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. each night.

The Unexpected Christmas 12 Day Devotional Journey Through the Christmas Story will begin Monday, December 14, and will be delivered daily by text messages to those who sign up for it. The church also offers a Countdown to Christmas digital family advent calendar.
Visit northpoint.org for service updates.

Peachtree Corners Baptist Church

Peachtree Corners Baptist Church (PCBC) will once again host the Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries Merry Market this December. Join the church family and the Peachtree Corners and Norcross communities in filling the Merry Market with toys for kids of all ages. They need volunteers to help provide an amazing Christmas experience and share the love of Jesus with those less fortunate.

The main shopping day event is Saturday, December 12, with activities throughout the rest of the week.

The Christmas eve service will be online only. The services will run at 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Visit pcbchurch.org for more information on Merry Market and on upcoming holiday services.

Perimeter Church

Perimeter Church will hold online Christmas Eve Candlelight services on Thursday, December 24 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Celebrate the sweetness of this special night with carols, powerful music and the traditional lighting of candles. Tune in at the Perimeter website (perimeter.org), Perimeter Church app, Facebook page or YouTube channel. The church also offers Sunday services during Advent, November 29 through December 20. The services are on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the same outlets as above, as well as AppleTV.

There are other opportunities for holiday fellowship, service and giving, too, so check out christmas.perimeter.org for everything happening at Perimeter Church this holiday season.

Simpsonwood United Methodist Church

The much-loved Walk Through Bethlehem program at Simpsonwood United Methodist Church (SUMC) will continue virtually this year. SUMC has this to say: “Join us online in 2020 as we bring the magic of Walk Through Bethlehem into your home! Together we will follow Mary as she makes her way to the manger in the little town of Bethlehem. Our virtual Walk Through Bethlehem will premiere on Christmas Eve. Check back for more updates and a glimpse behind the scenes as Simpsonwood brings this annual Christmas tradition into your homes and hearts!”

Simpsonwood UMC has teamed up with local members of the film industry to re-imagine their annual Walk Through Bethlehem event into a movie experience that will be a part of their online Christmas Eve service. Along with traditional songs of the season and a Christmas message from Senior Pastor John Purrington, viewers will travel through the colorful shops of Bethlehem on their way to the manger. Together, viewers will experience the magic of the Christmas Story like never before.

Simpsonwood’s Christmas Eve service will premiere at 5:00 pm on December 24, on the Simpsonwood UMC website, Facebook page, and YouTube. Following the premiere, service will be available on demand.

Visit simpsonwoodumc.org or the full article for more information.

Unity Atlanta Church

Unity Atlanta Church presents “The Gifts of Christmas” Candle Lighting Service on Thursday, December 24, from 4:45 to 6 p.m. The evening will start with a beautiful preconcert performance. The traditional Christmas Eve Candle Lighting service begins at 5 p.m. and will feature soloists, a quartet and a reader’s theater of “The Gift of the Magi.”

Registration is required, so attendees should go to unityatl.org to sign up.