Sharing Christmas
Download this video of a story of Riverside Presbyterian Church in Sterling, Va. Historically the church had put on a Christmas pageant attracting thousands of people during the Advent season. Feeling a new to do something more tangible that merely a participant/spectator type of celebration, they decided to share Christmas with their community. They partnered with a local elementary school to provide gifts to underprivileged children, they hosted Christmas meals for day-laborers in the community and members hosted Christmas Eve services in their own living rooms, inviting members, friends and neighbors. Riverside is one community of faith that worships in both English (pastor Brian Clark) and Spanish (pastor Edwin Andradre).
http://www.pcusa.org/media/uploads/videos/sharing-christmas.mov
