Liturgical Color: White

Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

Theme: Birth of the world's savior - Include themes of crucifixion and resurrection.

Pastoral Invitation
One pastor always does this:
Begin with a summary of Advent
Light the Advent candles
Include the themes of the Advent weeks in the order of worship.

Choral Invitation to the Birthday Celebration
Consider this: Before the choir sings and after the first pastoral invitation, ask the congregation to slow down, take some deep breaths, and to consider, both what's happened to them the past few weeks, and to reflect about how the Christ has come, is coming, and will continue to come to them tonight and beyond.

Second Pastoral Invitation
One pastor continues this way:

Now, are we ready? If so, I invite us to enter into the call to celebrate, wi…