CHRISTMAS AT EASTER
We know the holidays can be a busy and stressful time. Easter will have many opportunities throughout the season for you to experience hope, peace, joy, and love.
Christmas Eve Services
Wednesday, December 24
2:00, 3:30, and 5:00 pm (Hill & Lake Location)
9:00 pm (Hill ONLY)
No Christmas Day Service
Christmas Eve Worship Help
Advent Candle Lighting
Participate in the special season of Advent by assisting in lighting the Advent candles during Sunday worship! Candle lighters will be needed at all three services (Hill - 9:45 am- Lake - 9:00 am & 10:30 am) for all four Sundays of Advent (11/30,12/7, 12/14, 12/21).
Individuals, couples, families, children with a grandparent, siblings, friends, small groups - ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE! You will light the candles on the wreath and read a short liturgy that is provided.
Jingle JAM!
Come for breakfast, stay for Jingle JAM!
Join us for a Christmas experience with fun games, music and a delicious breakfast served by the ManUp Men’s ministry. Saturday, December 13 at Easter Lutheran (Lake Site) 4545 Pilot Knob Road
FREE Breakfast: 8-9:15 AM
Activity Stations: 8:15-9:15 AM
Jingle JAM: 9:30 AM
Please RSVP so we know how much food to prepare, so we can be ready for you!
Gifts of Grace
Your generosity will bring joy to local youth and families this holiday season! With your support, we allow our neighbors to shop for their own households and children. We’re collecting $25 gift cards now through December 15. Place gift cards in offering during worship or drop off at our Hill location during office hours (M-Th 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).
Most requested cards include: Walmart, Gas stations, and Fast food restaurants. Walmart is incredibly useful to families as it allows recipients to by household items, clothing, gifts, and food at affordable prices.
Together, we can make the season brighter for our local partners and the families they serve. Thank you!
Wondering and Wondering
A Playlist for Advent!
Come explore the sounds and Biblical background of the season of Advent with our Pastors. Mondays: 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22.
12 pm at Easter by the Lake & 7 pm on Zoom.
Christmas Tea
Sunday, December 7, 2025
4-6 p.m. | Adult: $15 | Youth: $10
Easter (Hill site) 4200 Pilot Knob Road
Join us for a delightful event featuring Amy Vigesaa, current Pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bayport, MN. Amy previously served in various roles at Easter including Worship Leader with The Messengers, Life Group Coordinator, and Director of Adult Ministries.
Enjoy enchanting musical performances while savoring the sights and sounds of Christmas. Tables will be set with Christmas finery and desserts will be served by each table’s hostess.
To host a table or purchase a ticket visit, click Register below.
Reserve early, space is limited!
Good News Big Band Christmas Concert
Swing into the Christmas season with traditional seasonal music performed by the Good News Big Band.
Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 PM
Easter Lutheran (Lake site)
FREE! No registration!
Our Hearts Sing with Joy
Advent Choral Service
Sunday, December 14
Regular Worship Time (9:45am)
Easter Lutheran (Hill site)
Easter Choir and Jubilate Ringers, with the Mill City String Quartet.
OWLs Christmas Luncheon
December 11 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome!
At Caspers Cherokee Restaurant in Eagan
Please RSVP by Saturday, December 6
to Kathy Bahrke zinnia618@comcast.net
Advent Resources
We hope you will take time this season to prepare for the birth of Jesus!
ELCA World Hunger Advent Study 2025 - (online)
Printed copies available
ELCA World Hunger Advent Study Video
Family-friendly Advent Calendar (online) Printed copies available.
”Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding!” online
Luther Seminary invites you to use the 2025 Advent devotional, “Hark! A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding!” for personal or congregational use this Advent.
Try at home
ACTS OF KINDNESS: Make a list of holiday-inspired acts of kindness you can show to those in service industries, such as delivery drivers, grocery store employees, or hospital employees. Make a plan to do at least one act of kindness this week.