Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and St. David’s is so excited to celebrate the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany season with you! Our doors are open to all in person and virtually, so consider yourself invited to join us for a service, concert, or event here as we await and celebrate the coming and birth of Jesus this season!
For more information about the Advent and Epiphany events and Christmas worship services St. David’s has to offer, please see below or contact the office.
Christmas Services at St. David’s
Location
We are located at 763 South Valley Forge Road, Wayne PA 19087. The Church is the smaller stone building. The Chapel is the larger building on the hill.
Christmas Eve Services:
3:00pm* | Church and
Chapel & Livestream
6:00pm* | Church and
Chapel & Livestream
8:00pm | Church
11:00pm | Chapel & Livestream
Christmas Day Services:
8:00am | Church
10:00am | Church
*These services are best for families with young children. Nursery care is also available at 3:00pm for children 3 months to 4 years old.
Worship
St. David’s follows the services outlined in the Book of Common Prayer 1979. The services include Old & New Testament reading, a reading from the Gospel, a sermon and traditional communion. Chapel services include music by choir, brass, organ, and timpani. Church services include music by vocal soloists and organ.
Communion
All Baptized Christians are welcome to take communion. If you would prefer not to take communion, you can remain seated, or come forward with your arms crossed to receive a blessing.
After You Go
We would love to have you back next Sunday! In the meantime, stay in touch! Fill out the Get Connected form at the bottom of the ‘I’m New’ page.
Give Online
At St. David’s we believe our time, talents, and possessions are not really ours, God gave that to all of us. If you are prayerfully called to give, please click here. Thank you!
Christmas Outreach
St. David’s is collecting Christmas toys and money to send our partners grants this season. We’re also collecting warm accessories for Epiphany. Get the full details here. Thank you!
Give Gifts that Give Twice!
Shop The Gift Shop & Art Gallery at St. David’s
Proceeds from the sales of gifts, art, and books benefit our international partners in Cuba, Guatemala, and Uganda. Visit The Gift Shop & Art Gallery online!
Advent through Epiphany Events
Advent Resources for the Home & Advent Close to Home Words
This Advent season three resources will be available for your spiritual enrichment: The Jesse Tree and Ornament Set, Advent in a Bag, and the Daily Word. Jesse Trees and Advent kits available for pick up starting November 21, by reservation or until supplies last. Daily Word devotional sign ups available at any time.
Mid-Week Healing Eucharist
Morning Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer returns on Wednesdays beginning in Advent.
LIVESTREAM
Advent Close to Home Gatherings
A time of midweek worship, conversation, and reflection through prayer, art, and music. The gatherings will be an opportunity to expand on the content found in the Close to Home daily devotional resource. Participation is welcomed ongoing.
Christmas Pageant
Witness the annual retelling of the Advent through Epiphany story, enacted by parishioners of all ages. A joy-filled occasion for the whole family. Sign ups to participate are now open! Click the link for details.
Longest Night & Starlight Service of Remembering
A liturgy to mark the Winter Solstice when the daylight begins to win over the winter darkness. This service holds space for grief in a season characterized by joy.
Christmas 2021 Event Broadcasts
If you missed any of the Advent or Christmas broadcasts from the season, they are all available to view on our YouTube Channel.
Please check out the video playlist below to watch them at your own time.
