December 5 | 6:00 pm
Light to the Nations: Christmas Festival
Light to the Nations: Annual Christmas Festival
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM
St. Matthew Presbyterian Church | 4001 Bel Pre Road, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Join National Capital Presbytery and Light to the Nations at its Annual Christmas Festival, a celebration of our shared national and international mission, outreach and fellowship. The evening will feature:
- traditional reading of the four lessons
- sacred music from around the world woven throughout the service
- a message from NCP’s Stated Clerk, Rev. Alex Evangelista
- a festive shared meal featuring dishes representing our diverse cultures & traditions
Come and experience the joy of Christ’s birth through the rich diversity of God’s people as we gather as one family in faith.
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