Community Christmas Eve Service at Schoharie Valley Farms

SCHOHARIE – Residents of Schoharie County and the surrounding communities are invited to a Community Christmas Eve Worship Service at Schoharie Valley Farms on Tuesday, December 24th at 7:00 p.m. The service is co-hosted by The Schoharie Reformed Church and Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church. 

This year’s gathering will include the reading of the Christmas story straight from Scripture, familiar carols, special music, a children’s message, and a candlelight closing. Children will stay in the main service with their families, and a brief time in the service will be set aside just for them. 

All are welcome. An offering will be received and 100% of it will support the Joshua Project of Schoharie County, which provides food and essential assistance to local families. 

Why the Service Is Being Held at the Farm 

Across the country and here at home, people have been feeling the effects of uncertain and unsettled times. Moments like this highlight how important it is for communities to gather, lean on one another, and keep familiar traditions. 

Schoharie Valley Farms has been a natural gathering place for that kind of togetherness before. After Hurricane Irene, several local churches held joint Christmas services there while rebuilding. Those services offered a sense of normalcy and connection when folks needed it most. 

This year’s Christmas Eve service follows that same spirit. By returning to the farm, the hosting churches hope to offer a simple, welcoming space where neighbors can come together and share the peace and joy of Christmastime. 

What to Expect 

● A welcoming, family-friendly service 

● Carols everyone knows 

● Scripture readings 

● Special music and a few short dramatic pieces 

● Candlelight singing to close the night 

● A service about an hour long 

● A chance to gather as neighbors and celebrate the birth of Christ 

More Information 

Details and updates can be found on Facebook at:“Community Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Schoharie Valley Farms.” Questions can be asked directly on the event page, and guests are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors there as well. 

All are welcome to join in this night of hope, peace, joy, love, and community.