Tree Lighting & Pizza Party – December 7
Our evening begins at 5:00 PM, when families gather on the lawn to sing our favorite Christmas carols. This traditional event ends with the lighting of our outdoor Christmas tree.
We will then walk up the driveway to Livingston Hall, where we come together for a light supper of pasta, salad, drinks, hot chocolate, cookies. and candy canes. You are invited to bring an ornament to help decorate our huge indoor tree.
And as always, there will be a visit from Santa!
WHEN: Sunday, December 7 at 5:00 pm
WHERE: United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton CT
COST: $10/individual and $20/family. To register for the pasta meal, email val@ucrowayton.org and give your first and last name(s) and the numbers and ages that will attend. Pay at the door.
Music Concert with the Yale Wiffenpoofs – December 11
United Church Nursery School is excited to present The Yale Whiffenpoofs for a special Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 11, at 7 PM in the United Church Rowayton sanctuary.
The Whiffenpoofs are the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group. Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs” have become one of Yale’s most celebrated traditions, and they perform more than 200 concerts across six continents each year.
We are thrilled to have them back in Rowayton for a holiday concert that will benefit both United Church Nursery School and the Yale Pediatric NNICU.
When: Thursday, December 11, at 7 PM
Where: United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton CT
Cost: Tickets – www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-yale-whiffenpoofs-holiday-concert
A Christmas Carol – December 13
Bring your family to celebrate the season and join Shakespeare on the Sound for it’s sixth annual reading of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.
During the course of one memorable Christmas Eve, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future help Ebenezer Scrooge discover that it is never too late to be redeemed and change from his miserly ways.
Performed by the talented players of Shakespeare on the Sound and directed by Winsome Brown, this staged reading will take place in the United Church of Rowayton’s Livingston Hall.
A reception with light food and drinks will follow the performance.
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:30-9:30 pm
WHERE: Livingston Hall in the Meeting House just beyond the church, United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton CT
COST: from $28.29. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.shakespeareonthesound.org/a-christmas-carol
Funds raised from this benefit will go toward producing our summer mainstage production, and touring our educational programs to underserved communities.
The Living Nativity – December 14
Our Living Nativity is a much-loved live-action drama experience for the entire family. It’s like a living gospel.
Our actors include our Confirmation Class students and children in our Anchors program. They dress up as angels, shepherds, a donkey, and a camel. Our Three Wise Men always have a surprise up their sleeves – who said churches can’t have a sense of humor?
Come and sing the favorite carols. Enjoy the story. Witness the telling of the birth of Jesus and share the joy .
WHEN: Sunday, December 14. 10:15 am worship service
WHERE: The Sanctuary of the United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton CT
COST: This is a Sunday worship service. Offertory donations are always welcome.
Messiah Sing – December 17
First performed in Dublin on April 13, 1742, Handel’s Messiah is now a holiday favorite. Wilton’s Music on the Hill will bring Messiah Sing to the United Church of Rowayton, and the audience is the chorus!
Music-lovers are welcome to come and listen, as well.
Featuring several guest conductors, soloists, and string quartet, this Messiah sing will include Part I of Handel’s oratorio, as well as the famous “Hallelujah” and “Worthy is the Lamb” choruses, the final movements of Parts II and III. All singers are welcome.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17 at 7:00 pm
WHERE: in Livingston Hall, in the Meeting House of the United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Avenue, Rowayton CT
SUGGESTED DONATION: $20.00, paid at the door
Christmas Eve – December 24
FAMILY SERVICE – 4:00 PM, in the Sanctuary
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE – 7:00 PM, in the Sanctuary