Advent & Christmas at Edgehill
From the Rubble We Wait
Advent with the Poets of Palestine
November 30 - December 21
9:30 AM
From the Rubble, We Wait: Advent with the Poets of Palestine is an Advent sermon and Sunday school series that listens for God’s coming through the voices of Palestinian poets. Their words of longing, resistance, and fragile hope echo the ancient Advent story—a poor family under empire, a child born in occupied land, a people waiting for deliverance. In these poems, we hear Mary’s trembling courage, Joseph’s quiet faith, and the cries of Bethlehem’s children. These voices do not just accompany the Advent story—they help us feel its truth anew. Even from the rubble, God is still being born.
Caroling @ I.W. Gernert Towers
December 6
11 AM
Join us Saturday morning at 11 AM as we gather together in the lobby of I.W. Gernert Studio Apartments for a time caroling for and fellowship with the seniors living here in our Edgehill community at these towers. We will meet there at 11 AM. If you would like to carpool from the church, meet at 10:45 at the church. I.W. Gernert Studio Apartments are located down the street from the church at 1101 Edgehill Ave.
Nashville Choral Project Concert
December 7
9:30 AM
Join us for a very special concert by the Nashville Choral Project during worship on Sunday, December 7 at 11 AM.
The Body of Christ has AIDS
December 7
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for a special early sneak peak at the forthcoming documentary, The Body of Christ Has AIDS about the church’s response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, activists, and local caregivers. This film features interviews with several activists from Edgehill UMC. This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required to attend. RSVP coming soon…
Edgehill Christmas Concert
December 14
3:00 PM
Join us for a special Christmas concert featuring several local session musicians, including special guest performances as well as performances by Edgehill musicians and the Edgehill choir. All are welcome to join us for this fun and free event that’s sure to put you in the Christmas spirit!
Winter Solstice Kirtan
December 20
5:00 PM
As the longest night of the year settles around us, we gather to make space for light, stillness, and song. Join us for an evening of kirtan—meditative, call-and-response chanting rooted in the ancient tradition of Bhakti yoga—led by Amy Barnes. No musical experience is needed; just bring an open heart and willingness to breathe, listen, and add your voice if you feel called. Together, we’ll welcome the returning light through shared song, reflection, and sacred presence. Suggested donation $25. Learn more about Kirtan.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
December 24
Join us for a contemplative candlelight Christmas Eve service at Edgehill. Together, we will acknowledge the darkness, hold one another in community, and open our hearts to the quiet light that breaks through even the darkest night. Through prayer, music, and the gentle glow of candlelight, we will remember that hope, peace, and love are present—and waiting to be born again in us.
4:00 PM