Advent Events 2023

Advent begins Sunday, December 3. Plan ahead to enjoy the richness of the season with Ebenezer.

Lucia Buns Baking

Saturday, December 9 at 8:30 a.m.

Are you a baker? Someone who likes a one-day project? We have a lot of buns to bake for the event and even if you have no idea who Lucia is, you can come bake with us and find out!

Connecting and Building Relationships

Thursday, December 7th

Individuals Discerning God’s Awesome Faithfulness will meet at Green Light Korean Pub for Karaoke! All folx in their 20s/30s from Ebenezer and Immanuel are welcome to join. We’ll also be exchanging white elephant gag gifts during this time, so bring a silly gift.

Caroling to Friends and Neighbors

Sunday, December 10 at noon

Join the choir and other singers to warm up during Coffee fellowship and then meet at 1:30 at The Breakers, the first of three stops. Wear your Christmas-y-est and bring friends! Contact Bev Albert with questions.

Glogg and Carols

Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Simon's Tavern

Join us on Clark St. for joyful carol singing. This is a 21 and over event. Or sing along from home with the songbook while watching live on YouTube!

Sankta Lucia Service

Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Ebenezer and the Swedish American Museum.

A beloved community tradition welcoming all, from Ebenezer and Andersonville's Swedish roots. Stay for the famous Lucia buns after the service!

Julmassa

Sunday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by Ebenezer and the Consulate General of Sweden in Chicago.

A Christmas Liturgy with Holy Communion in Swedish.

Longest Night Service

Thursday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve

Sunday, December 24th

10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service and Christmas decorating will follow!

4:00 p.m. + A liturgy planned with children in mind

8:00 p.m. + Festive Liturgy with candlelight and carols

Christmas Morning

Monday, December 25th at 10:00 a.m