Taizé is a style of Christian worship that originated in Taizé, France, some 75 years ago.  It is woven with Christian song and chants, interspersed with prayerful silence, scripture reading, more song, more prayer, and more silence. The effect is profound and takes one deeper, beyond intellect, into the very heart of worship.  Be prepared to walk away from the experience refreshed, renewed, and at peace.  You will find that Taizé worship will satisfy the longing of your heart to be filled with God’s presence.  

Morning Worship Reverend Nick Carter preaching at 8:45 and 11 am. Music: Chamber Singers. Lighting of Advent candle.         La Mesa at 11:15 am– Reverend David Mateo preaching. Cookies for the Community (10 am, Fellowship Hall) The Board of Children's Ministries invites all households to bring two dozen or more undecorated sugar cookies to church. We'll provide the icing and sprinkles. We'll share our finished creations with residents of Project Homestart, the IFC Community Kitchen and Charles House.  Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols (4:30 pm) Music: Children's, Youth and Chancel Choirs, and Bronze Voices Handbell Choir with flute, piano and organ. Traditional and new carols will highlight Christ's Peace coming into our world.  Hear the Christmas story told in word and song in this traditional worship service, first celebrated in Cornwall, England, on Christmas Eve in 1880, and later made famous through annual worldwide radio and television broadcasts from Kings College, Cambridge. The Christmas story unfolds through readings from Genesis, Isaiah, and the Gospels. After each reading carols and hymns are sung that reflect the message of the reading. Candles symbolize the light of Christ. UVoP Christmas Concert (6:30 pm) Come to the Fisher Memorial United Holy Church and become a part of The Christmas Spirit, as the Fisher Memorial church choirs and the United Voices of Praise sing an evening of traditional and popular Christmas songs.  Fisher Memorial United Holy Church 420 E Piedmont Ave, Durham, NC 27707 is on the corner of Fayetteville and Piedmont in Durham.  

Longest Night Worship Service Aly Breisch and Susan Steinberg will preside.  Music will feature UCCH soloists. Long, dark winter nights, even during the Christmas season, can be overwhelming for those who are in mourning or in pain of any kind. For some, this time of year can be the loneliest of all times.  We invite those who long for community and quiet worship to join us for this service of gentle music, candle-lit prayer, scriptural reflection and the spiritual food of communion.  

Aly Breisch and Susan Steinberg will preside.   Music will feature UCCH soloists.   Long, dark winter nights, even during the Christmas season, can be overwhelming for those who are in mourning or in pain of any kind. For some, this time of year can be the loneliest of all times. We invite those who long for community and quiet worship to join us for this service of gentle music, candle-lit prayer, scriptural reflection and the spiritual food of communion.