Ring We Now of Christmas - Buffalo Bells
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Free Event
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Third Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 10:30 am
Sometimes saying “yes” to God’s call fills us with fear. Like Mary and Jeremiah, we fear that we aren’t enough. That we’ll be alone. That no one will listen. And yet, God calls us forward, inviting us to live fully into who we are created to be and promising to be with us every step of the way as we move forward through our fear. Too often we talk about bravery and courage in terms of hero narratives or big actions, but each day presents many
moments to practice small, quiet acts of courage. May we say “yes” to God, even when our knees shake and our voices tremble.
Sing Joyfully - OP Chorale
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Free Event
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Ceremony of Candles Cantata - OPPC Sanctuary Choir
Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00pm
Free Event
Join the OPPC Sanctuary Choir and guests for a night filled with music. Musicians will be performing "A Cantata for Advent and Christmas"
by Joseph M. Martin.
Free Admission (freewill donation accepted to benefit Family Promise of WNY)
Cookie reception to follow!
For more details, call the Church Office at (716) 662-9348
Fourth Sunday in Advent
"A Special Christmas Something"
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 10:30 am
The Nativity Story shared in a unique way, with youth leading service and singing. Everyone is welcome!
“Give me your hand” might be counter to how we usually respond to fear, but what if fear can result in connection instead of isolation? Joseph moves through his fears of rejection and shame in order to stand in solidarity with Mary, shielding her from harm. Their bond makes them each stronger. We don’t live out our callings in isolation—our communal flourishing depends on each person stepping into their calling despite their fear. How can we offer support to one another? Where can we reach out when fear makes us feel isolated? When do we need to accept an outstretched hand? And can we use our power and privilege, like Joseph, to stand in solidarity with people whose lives are at risk?
Journey to the Manger -
Family Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Outdoor service - weather permitting
Everyone is welcome!
Candlelight Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Join us for a Christmas Eve candlelight service with Communion (gluten free options available).
Live music begins at 9:30pm
Everyone is welcome!
Lessons and Carols
Wednesday, December 28, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Join us for a traditional service of scripture and song.
The Christmas season can be filled with saccharine images of Mary, meek and mild, with a quiet, sleepy Jesus in her arms. But the host of angels shouts to the skies, “Glory to God in the highest!” What would it look like for us to proclaim the good news loudly, with overflowing joy? In a world that weaponizes fear, where algorithms decide what gets weight, what gets circulated, and what takes up space, let us be disruptive with our joy. Let us be loud and unruly, amplifying the good news like the shepherds running into the streets of Bethlehem. In a world where good news never feels loud enough to drown out fear, let us shout with the angels, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace!”
Epiphany Worship Service
Wednesday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30 pm
As we end the series, Herod is still in power. Christ is born, yet it feels as if the world has not changed. The temptation to give up is strong, especially in the face of violence. But the magi don’t let Herod’s fear-driven demands stop them from honoring the newborn Christ or returning home by a different way. They model for us what it looks like to be led by hope, moving through fear without letting it paralyze us. As this series ends and a new year begins, we proclaim: our journey continues, and fear won’t have the last word.
