Guide
Click on the heart to download the Advent Family Devotional to use throughout the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Advent comes from the Latin word adventus meaning “arrival.” Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the arrival of Jesus into our world. This four-week period of waiting is marked by hope and faith, joy and peace. Jesus’ arrival into our world as a tiny baby is a certainty. We don’t wonder if He will come. We wait knowing He has come. Each week, we light an advent candle, marking the posture of our waiting. The light on our advent wreath grows each week as the time of His coming draws near. The “Light of the world” is coming.
Events
CPY Christmas Angel Project
Alongside Community Partnership for Youth help us put smiles on the faces of over 50 children!
Select a child, purchase a gift, wrap them, & bring them back by December 7. The deacons will help deliver the gifts at the Dual Language Academy at the Monterey Peninsula Christmas party in December.
Friday, December 5 | 5PM
Bless our Carmel community with cookies, hot cocoa & cider, BBQ sausages, Christmas caroling & more!
Breakfast in Bethelehem
Saturday December 13 | 9AM | Friendship Hall
An interactive experience for all ages.
A Longest Night Service
Tuesday, December 16 | 7PM | CPC Sanctuary
A Contemplative worship service aimed at those who are grieving or feeling discouraged during this time of year.
CPC KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Wednesday, December 17 | 3:30-5PM | CPC CAMPUS
An epic celebration for Jesus' birthday!
Caroling at Fisherman's Wharf
Saturday December 20 | 2PM
Come sing some Christmas carols with the choir and bless the Monterey Community.