Outdoor Christmas Eve Service in Downtown Ephrata

ECOB to Host Christmas Services at Church and Whistle Stop in Downtown Ephrata 

Ephrata, PA: All are welcome to celebrate Christmas on December 24 & 25, 2022 with Ephrata Church of the Brethren at three services on Christmas Eve, including one outdoors in downtown Ephrata, and one on Christmas Day. See the full schedule and description of events below to know where to join in the celebration of Jesus’ birth with your family and others in the Ephrata community. 

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES:
3:00 pm Children’s Services at ECOB (201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata) – Families are welcome to join us for a kid focused service featuring our ECOBKIDS sharing the Christmas story through drama and storytelling and candle lighting. 

5:00 pm Classic Service at ECOB (201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata) – Our classic service will feature multiple special music offerings, Christmas hymns, and candle lighting. Come at 4:45 pm for 15 mins of Christmas Carol singing as well. 

7:00 pm Outdoor Service at the Ephrata Whistle Stop (16 E Main St, Ephrata) – The whole Ephrata community is welcome downtown at the Ephrata Whistle Stop for an outdoor service featuring music led by ECOB’s praise band, Christmas cookies and drinks, heaters, and candle lighting. 

CHRISTMAS DAY EVENT:
10:00 am Christmas Day Service at ECOB (201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata) – Celebrate Christ’s birth with us on Christmas morning at one service featuring baptisms, a special musical event with ECOB staff and their families, and a Christmas gift for each individual or family. 

For more information, email info@ecob.church or call us at 717.733.1229.