Arcata Presbyterian Church

We will hold a 2:00 pm abbreviated service to accommodate those who do not want to be out at night, have other family plans, or have children who would do better with an earlier and shorter service.  Our bell choir will provide several Christmas carols.  This is the first time we have the opportunity to hear them perform.

The evening service at 6:00 pm will feature the traditional Lessons and Carols.  Molly Severdia, soprano, will perform and the North Coast Brass Quintet will add special Christmas arrangements throughout the evening.  The service will conclude with the lighting of individual candles as the darkened sanctuary is lit in preparation for the singing of “Silent Night.”

Admission for each service will be limited to 60 persons.  For reservations telephone the church office at 707-822-1321 or fill out the form here.

Proof of vaccination and masks will be required as well as distancing in the pews.

Do you love to sing Christmas carols?  You are in luck!  There will be 15 minutes before each service in Advent for joining together with others in singing these beautiful once-a-year carols.  Come to the church at 10:45 and Fred Tempas and Edith Hokman will help us make beautiful music together.  We will be singing out of the hymnal for those of you who like to sing harmony.  It will also be online so those of you at home can sing along and enjoy music with others.  Hope to see (and hear) you this Sunday!