Grace Lutheran Church at Carrollwood, located at 3714 West Linebaugh Avenue, has many activities free and open for the public to enjoy in the month of December.
Saturday, December 3 from 5:00 -8:00pm, guests can see what it might have been like in Bethlehem on the night when Jesus was born. Exhibits include a bakery, marketplace, scribe, and more. Those attending can talk with villagers and Roman guards and participate in a retelling of the Nativity story.
Sunday, December 11 at 4:30pm there will be a concert of Lessons and Carols presented by the Grace Lutheran Chancel Choir with orchestra. The concert includes anthems and carols arranged by British composer John Rutter. A reception will follow the concert in the Connections Gathering Center. The concert is free but a free will offering will be received for the Homeless Vets of Tampa.
Happy Birthday Jesus will be on Sunday, December 18 at 9:45am to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Children will be treated to a birthday party with cake, punch, stories, crafts, and games. Adults may enjoy coffee, cake, and fellowship.
Christmas Eve Services will be on Saturday, December 24. There will be a Family Service at 5:00pm in the main Sanctuary and a Quiet Christmas Service at 6:30pm in Grace Memorial Chapel with communion. Carols & Candlelight Services are at 8:00 & 10:30pm with communion in the main Sanctuary. All are welcome to celebrate Christmas Eve at Grace.
On Sunday, December 25 at 10am there will be a celebration of Jesus’ birth with Christmas carols and hymns sung with communion.
If you have any questions or need further information please contact the church office at 813-961-8747 or visit our website at www.gracetampa.org.