Christmas Services & Events 2025
Receive the Ultimate Gift of Christmas
Receive the Christ Child this Christmas at a worship service at St. Thomas. Jesus Himself is the true and lasting gift of Christmas. Because God has come among us in human flesh—the God-Man, Jesus Christ—and still comes to us now in the gathering of His people around His Word and Sacraments, we invite you to join us this Christmas as we give thanks for the precious gift of Christ and His Holy Word at St. Thomas.
What is Christmas About?“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.”
—Titus 2:11-15
MeaningChristmas is about God becoming man in Jesus Christ to restore humanity to the Father. In the Incarnation (in-flesh-ment), Christ joins Himself to our fallen human nature, bearing our sin in the flesh as our true Brother and Savior, rescuing us from dead works, self-love, and death, and giving us forgiveness, life, and salvation.
PurposeChrist came to redeem us from every lawless deed and to put to death the worldly lusts that once ruled our lives. Freed by His grace, we are given a renewed purpose: to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age, zealously devoted to good works prepared for us by God.
CommunityThis new life is not lived in isolation but within the Church, Christ’s own special people. United by His saving work, we are called to love and serve one another and our neighbors according to our various vocations, strengthened by the power of our God, Savior, and Brother, Jesus Christ.
RitualAt Christmas, we gather in the shared traditions and rituals of the Church not out of habit alone, but in thanksgiving for what Christ has done for us. By hearing the familiar Scriptures, singing beloved hymns, and praying together as God’s people, we are formed again in faith, taught to love and trust in God more deeply, and strengthened to serve our families, neighbors, and callings with renewed devotion.
Whether you are reconnecting with the Christmas story or discovering it for the first time, we invite you to join us at St. Thomas this Christmas season to hear and celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ.
December 24th, Christmas EveLessons & Carols
Join us on Christmas Eve at 6 PM for Lessons & Carols at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Magnolia. Through a sequence of Scripture readings that tell of Christ’s birth—and from the prophets and apostles that proclaim what His coming means for our salvation—we hear the Gospel in its fullness. Between each lesson, the story is carried forward in song: adult and children’s choir music, along with congregational singing of beloved Christmas carols that confess the birth of our Lord.
Time6pm
LocationKlein Memorial Funeral Chapel
14711 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
December 25th, Christmas DayDivine Service
Celebrate the Christmas Day Divine Service at 10 AM as we gather to receive the gifts of Christ’s Nativity in Word and Sacrament. On Christmas morning, we hear the proclamation of the Incarnation, confess our faith, and rejoice in the forgiveness and life won for us by the newborn King. This service will be held at our alternate worship location, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Magnolia, and will include the singing of cherished Christmas hymns as we give thanks for the Word made flesh who dwells among us.
Time10am
LocationSt. Paul Lutheran Church
21088 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
January 6th, EpiphanyDivine Service
Join us for the Epiphany Divine Service at 6 PM, marking the close of the Christmas season and the Twelve Days of Christmas. In this service, we celebrate the manifestation of Christ to the nations as the Light of the world revealed to the Gentiles. Through the proclamation of God’s Word and the celebration of the Divine Service, we hear again of the Magi led by the star, confess Christ as true God and true Man, and give thanks for the salvation He brings to all people. This service will be held at our alternate worship location, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Magnolia, and will include the singing of historic Epiphany hymns proclaiming Christ’s glory and kingship.
Time6:00pm
LocationSt. Paul Lutheran Church
21088 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
What to Expect
You can expect a warm welcome, reverent worship, and Christ-centered, biblical teaching at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church.
When you arrive, you will enter through the narthex, the gathering space just outside the sanctuary, located on the right side of the building. All worship services and educational events take place in the sanctuary.
For worship services, bulletins and hymnals are available on a table at the back of the sanctuary. You are welcome to sit in any pew, and there will be plenty of people nearby happy to help if you have questions—please feel free to ask. Our pastor will also often greet attendees before the service begins.
Worship services last about one hour and are conducted with reverence, clarity, and a focus on Christ’s Word, addressing the real struggles and hopes of daily life.
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You may sit in any pew you like. Seating is open, and you are welcome to choose a place that feels comfortable to you.
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Worship includes Bible readings, prayer, a short sermon, and singing. Some parts are spoken together and others are listened to. Everything you need to follow along will be in a printed bulletin, and you are free to simply observe if you prefer.
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No. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you like. You may sit quietly, stand or sit as you wish, and listen without joining in.
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No. Visitors are not asked to stand, introduce themselves, or do anything that would single them out.
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No. There is no charge to attend. An offering may be collected, but it is for members and regular attenders. Visitors are not expected to give.
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Communion is part of some of our services. Because it is a sacred meal connected to shared beliefs, we ask visitors to speak with the pastor before receiving it. If Communion is offered, you are always welcome to remain seated or come forward for a blessing instead.
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There is no dress code. People wear everything from casual clothes to more formal attire. Come dressed in a way that feels appropriate and comfortable to you.
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Yes. Children are welcome in worship. Almost half of the membership at St. Thomas are children! We understand that children make noise and move around, and that is okay.
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On Christmas Eve, we will gather at our normal worship location, Klein Memorial (14711 FM 1488, Magnolia, Texas). You may park in any open parking space. The entrance to our worship space is on the right side of the building, under the covered drive-through area where cars pull up to enter.
On Christmas Day and Epiphany, we will gather at St. Paul Lutheran (21088 FM 1488, Magnolia, Texas). You may park anywhere in the church parking lot. The main entrance is located on the right side of the building at the front of the property.
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Klein Memorial (14711 FM 1488, Magnolia, Texas) is our normal worship location and will be where we gather for Christmas Eve. After entering through the double doors under the covered drive-through, turn to the right. The restrooms are located in a small hallway near the water cooler. If you need assistance, please feel free to ask anyone nearby.
St. Paul (21088 FM 1488, Magnolia, Texas) will be our worship location for Christmas Day and Epiphany. Enter through the main entrance on the right side of the building. The restrooms are located immediately to the right and straight ahead on the opposite side of the narthex (the area just before the sanctuary).
A Personal Invitation To Our Christmas Services & Events
As the pastor of St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church, I personally invite you to join us for one of our Christmas services or events.
At Christmas, we celebrate one of the great mysteries of the Christian faith: God becoming man in Jesus Christ. He came to dwell among us so that, through the forgiveness of sins, we might dwell with Him forever.
This is a joy worth celebrating, and we would be honored to celebrate it with you. As part of our Christmas observance, we invite you to join us as we give thanks for the precious gift of Christ and His Holy Word, proclaimed and received in worship.