This is one of the most beautiful and hope-filled times of the year at St. Francis, and we’re delighted to share it with you. Below you’ll find our full schedule of worship, music, fellowship, and special seasonal events—from the quiet expectation of Advent to the joyful celebration of Christmas. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning home for the holidays, we invite you to walk this sacred journey with us. All are welcome.
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Nov. 30
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
5:00 pm – Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, Dec. 3
10:00 am – Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II
7:30pm – Long Beach Camerata Singers Catalyst Chamber Candlelight Christmas Concert
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 7
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 am – Advent Breakfast and Family Nativity Set Craft
Wednesday, Dec. 10
10:00 am – Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II
Thursday, Dec. 12
6:00 pm – St. Anne’s Christmas Auction
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 14
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
Wednesday, Dec. 17
10:00 am – Midweek Holy Eucharist Rite II
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, Dec. 21
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
11:15 am – Christmas Cookie Coffee Hour
Tuesday, Dec. 23
7:00 pm – Taizé
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Church office closed
4:00 pm – Christmas Eve Family Service
8:00 pm – Christmas Choir Concert
9:00 pm – Christmas Holy Eucharist Rite II
Christmas Day
Thursday, Dec. 25
Church office closed
9:00 am – Christmas Morning Holy Eucharist Rite II (Chapel)
First Sunday after Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 28
8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I
10:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
Church office closed
For more events and small discussion groups at St. Francis, visit our church calendar.