Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Experience
You are invited to join a meal packaging experience with Old Presbyterian Meeting House – Alexandria, in the movement to end hunger. Please register at opmh.org/rah. We will begin with a light lunch in Heritage Hall followed by our meal packaging in Fellowship Hall.
Advent Wreath-Making
Church YardJoin us in the Church Yard (Fellowship Hall in inclement weather) at 9:30 AM to make Advent wreaths. “Advent” means “coming” — the coming of Jesus Christ into the world. Christians around the world prepare on each of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas with special liturgy, hymns, and candle lighting. On this first…
Looking into the Lectionary
This is a virtual small group that focuses on the scripture passages read and preached on each Sunday. We dig into the scripture texts for the coming Sunday, sharing our ideas about what they said to their original audience and what they might say to us today.
Scottish Walk Parade
Join Meeting House members and friends as we march in the 2023 Scottish Walk Christmas parade! The parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, beginning at 11:00 AM. Please sign up to participate. On the morning of the parade, please gather in the church courtyard by no later than 9:45 AM for hot chocolate…
Advent Devotions: “Apocalyptic Advent: Embracing Hope in the Second Coming of Christ”
We live in a world filled with anxiety, uncertainty and conflict. What word does Jesus have for us in this space? How can we adapt and plan for what is coming? These are the questions that Teri McDowell Ott asks in her 2023 Advent devotional. “We often treat Christmas as an end, as if all…
Family Faith Formation
Parents of all ages are welcome! Conversations will vary from week to week, exploring faith connections in our lives and parenting. Sundays, 10:00-10:40 AM, Education Building Heaven
“Messiah” Concert for a Cause
A holiday favorite, the Festival Choir and orchestra will present G. F. Handel’s immortal 1741 oratorio, which contains some of his best-known music, including his powerful “Hallelujah” chorus. If you’d like to join the Festival Chorus for this performance, please contact Dr. Seigart at sseigart@opmh.org. There are just three rehearsals, and online rehearsal aids are…
Taizé Service
Taizé Prayer Service: We invite you to join us for a special candlelit service of prayer, song, silence, and meditation.
All Church Advent Study – “Go Tell”
Adult Education (Heritage Hall),Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM in Adult Education (Heritage Hall), Youth Sunday Morning Gathering (Flounder 1B) and in Children’s Sunday School (Education Building) for an Advent study for the whole family.
Christmas Reading
Join us for our annual Christmas Reading & Carols on Sunday, December 17 at 7:00 PM in Heritage Hall. We’ll share funny, serious and poetic readings to celebrate the coming…
Noonday Noëls
Join us on Wednesdays December 6, 13 and 20 at 12:05 PM for these short lunchtime programs. We will feature local musical groups and our own Meeting House Singers in…
Christmas Eve Worship
We are excited to invite you to our Christmas Eve worship services! Our 4:30 PM service will feature a special children's pageant and our 7:30 PM service will be our traditional candlelight worship.