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Advent and Christmas at Manakin

by Church Staff

Mark your calendars, and join us for Advent and Christmas services and activities.

December 6
5:00 p.m.
First Fridays & Youth Pizza Party

December 14
8:00 a.m.
Men of the Church Breakfast
Topic: “Christmas Traditions: Background and History” presented by Don Marsh

December 15
10:00 a.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols
This service is a wonderful way to prepare for the coming of the Messiah, and it is a welcome respite from the frantic Christmas preparations of December.

December 22
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Pageant
The Parish Christmas party will follow the service and will include a visit from St. Nicholas.

December 24
4:00 p.m. Special Christmas Music (will be livestreamed)
4:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II (will be livestreamed, nursery will be provided)
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Lenten Program 2024

by Church Staff

Manakin and St. Luke’s will be moving through the season of Lent together with weekly programs that will explore the Bishop’s Five Initiatives and how they are applicable to our daily lives. Through our time together, we will gain a deeper understanding of these guiding principles to enrich our growth in community, worship, prayer and study.

Each Wednesday, we’ll hold a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a program that begins at 6:15 p.m. The schedule and locations are as follows:

February 21 – at Manakin: Dale+ presenting on Rule of Life

February 28 –at St. Luke’s: Gini+ presenting on Creation Care

March 6 – at Manakin: Dale+ presenting on Becoming Beloved Community

March 13 – at St. Luke’s: Gini+ presenting on Evangelism – Telling our stories

March 20 – at Manakin: Connection – Celtic Evensong

All are invited to join us.

Advent and Christmas Offerings at Manakin

by Church Staff

You are invited to join us for Advent and Christmas at Manakin.

December 1
5:30 p.m. 
Decorate Chrismon Tree during First Friday get together

December 3
9:00 a.m.
Advent Wreath Making in Denny Hall

11:30 a.m.
Family outreach event to purchase items for adopted individuals in need

December 10
10:00 a.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols

December 17
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Pageant and Parish Christmas Party following with a visit from St. Nicholas

December 21
12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
A Day of Prayer for Peace

December 24
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Advent 4 services

5:00 p.m.
The Nativity of Our Lord – Christmas music provided by the Chancel Choir with service following

Holy Week Services

by Church Staff

We invite all to join us for Holy Week. Our services will be:

Palm Sunday
April 2
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Maundy Thursday
April 6 
7:00 p.m.

Good Friday
April 7
7:00 p.m. – Good Friday Liturgy

Easter
April 9
6:00 a.m. – Sunrise Service (Huguenot Chapel)
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Lenten Program 2023

by Church Staff

You are invited:
“…to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word” (BCP, p. 265).

During this season of preparation, Manakin and St. Luke’s will be joining together for a series of Lenten programs in which we will explore worship.

In the Anglican tradition we embrace that our worship is formational. “To stand before the Holy One of eternity is to change” (Richard Foster). Dale+ (St. Luke’s) and Gini+ (Manakin) will offer different worship experiences that will help us renew our minds in the spiritual act of worship.

Our program will include two gatherings each Wednesday, at alternating locations. We will hold a Healing Service at noon, after which, we’ll share time together for lunch (bring your own lunch). In the evenings, we will hold a service at 6:00 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner.

March 1
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at St. Luke’s
6:00 p.m. – Evening Prayer (BCP) at Manakin

March 8
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at Manakin
6:00 p.m. – Taize Service at St. Luke’s

March 15
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at St. Luke’s
6:00 p.m. – Celtic Service at Manakin

March 22
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at Manakin
6:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross at St. Luke’s

March 29
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at St. Luke’s
6:00 p.m. – Service of Holy Eucharist (New Zealand Prayer Book) at Manakin

April 5
12:00 p.m. – Healing Service at Manakin
6:00 p.m. – Tenebrae at St. Luke’s

Those attending 12:00 p.m. services are invited to bring their lunch. Those attending the 6:00 p.m. service are invited to bring a dish to share at the potluck dinner.

Reflecting on and Celebrating the Holiday Season

by Church Staff

Manakin will be holding special services and activities as part of Advent and Christmas.

Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m.

Annual Christmas Party for the Whole Family
Sunday, December 18 following the 10:00 a.m. service
Bring a dish to share and an unwrapped gift for one of our outreach projects. Beverages will be provided.

Christmas Eve Services
December 24
4:00 p.m. – Holy Eucharist
7:45 p.m. – Festival Holy Eucharist

Christmas Day Service
December 25 
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist
Note: Only one service on this day

Service bulletins and links to live-streamed services may be found on our Worship Announcement page.

Summer 2022 Outdoor Worship

by Church Staff

Throughout the summer, Manakin will offer opportunities to worship outdoors. These services are ideal for families who have conflicts on Sunday morning or who are away traveling the weekend. Weather permitting, a 5:00 p.m. Eucharist service will be held on:

May 22
June 26
July 24 – Service cancelled due to extreme heat
August 21

The service will take place in a worship area set up behind the church. Those interested in attending are invited to dress casually. Picnic table seating is available or bring your own lawn chair.

If a service must be cancelled, the notice will be posted on our Facebook page.

Holy Week & Easter Services

by Church Staff

All are invited to join us for our Holy Week and Easter services. Service bulletins and information about streaming for services held at Manakin may be found on our Worship at Manakin page.

Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 10
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Renewal of Clergy Vows
Tuesday, April 12
11:00 a.m.

Tenebrae at St. Luke’s
7:00 p.m.

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 14
7:00 p.m.

Good Friday
Friday, April 15
12:00 p.m. – Stations of the Cross (Denny Hall)
7:00 p.m. – Good Friday Liturgy

Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 16
10:00 a.m. – Holy Saturday

Easter
Sunday, April 17
6:15 a.m. – Sunrise Service at the Historic Huguenot Church
8:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 a.m. – Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Christmas Services

by Church Staff

The community is invited to join us as we celebrate Christmas!

Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist
Sunday, December 19
10:00 a.m.
Join us in person or watch via our livestream.

Christmas Eve Service
Friday, December 24
4:00 p.m.
Special music by Naima Burrs, Violinist

Festival Holy Eucharist
Friday, December 24
7:45 p.m.

Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Sunday, December 26
10:00 a.m. Service Only

Join us in person or watch via our livestream. Bulletins for the services and links to livestreams may be found on our Worship web page.

Advent Lessons and Carols

by Church Staff

Join us as we prepare for the coming of the Messiah with a service of beautiful music. Advent Lessons and Carols will be held Sunday, December 12, during our 10:00 a.m. service.

All are welcome to participate in person at the church. We will also be livestreaming the service.

The bulletin for the service and link to the livestream may be found on our Worship web page a few days before the service.  

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