Christmas 2026
Celebrate Christmas at Big Pine.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you are welcome to celebrate the birth of Jesus with us this Christmas season.
Thanksgiving service
Monday, Nov 23 · 4:30 PM
Advent Sundays
Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 & 20 · 10:00 AM
Christmas concert at Big Pine UMC
Tuesday, Dec 15 · 7:30 PM
Christmas Eve
Thursday, Dec 24 · 3:00 & 5:00 PM
Begin the season with gratitude
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Members of all churches are invited to give thanks to God together at Big Pine UMC. Rev. Sami Johnson of Lord of the Seas Lutheran Church will celebrate Holy Communion, and Rev. Rushing Kimball will preach.
When
Monday, November 23
4:30 PM · Big Pine UMC
Worship this season
Advent, Christmas Eve and the Christmas Festival
Sundays · 10:00 AM
Advent worship
Prepare for Christmas with us each Sunday in Advent: November 29 and December 6, 13 and 20. Food and fellowship follow in the Social Hall.
Date coming soon
Christmas Festival
A festive gathering for the whole Lower Keys community. Details are coming soon.
Thursday, December 24
Traditional Christmas Eve Service at 3 PM
A traditional Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion. This early service is for everyone, especially those who do not drive at night or would like an earlier option than 5:00 PM.
Thursday, December 24
Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5 PM
A traditional candlelight Christmas Eve service with Holy Communion. At both services, the Communion table is open to everyone.
Christmas concerts
Lower Keys Chamber Choir & Orchestra
The Lower Keys Chamber Choir & Orchestra, a close partner of Big Pine UMC, presents three Christmas concerts across the Lower and Middle Keys.
For more information, email keyschamberorchestra@gmail.com.
Email the Choir & OrchestraChristmas concerts
Rehearsals · 2:30 to 4:30 PM
- Sundays, November 1, 8, 15 & 22
- Sunday, December 6
- Sunday, December 13Dress rehearsal
Concerts · 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, December 15, 2026Big Pine Key United Methodist Church
- Wednesday, December 16, 2026Venture Out Christian Church, Cudjoe Key
- Thursday, December 17, 2026San Pablo Catholic Church, Marathon
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