5PM – CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY PROGRAM – DECEMBER 24, 2025
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - 5PM
Family Christmas Eve Program
Welcome!
GATHERING SONG
“Jingle Bells”
Jyvonne Haskin, songleader
Julie Homi, collaborative pianist
RINGING THE BELL
PRELUDE
“Away In A Manger”
(William J. Kirkpatrick)
Mayla Gordon da Cruz, violin
Sonia Gordon da Cruz, violin
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENT
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
Rev. Rodney Lemery, Associate Minister
and Camel
LIGHTING OF THE CHALICE
Aiden McMahon, Intern Minister
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC INTRO
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Julie Homi, piano
A CAMEL’S JOURNEY BEGINS
CAROL
“Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”
Jyvonne Haskin, vocals
Julie Homie, piano
OUR STORY CONTINUES
Pageant Cast
CAROL
“Frosty the Snowman” (Jack Rollins & Steve Nelson)
Jyvonne Haskin, vocals
Julie Homi, piano
RESPONSIVE READING
“In This Night”
Aiden McMahon
CAROL
“Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”
Jyvonne Haskin, vocals
Julie Homi, piano
OUR STORY CONTINUES
CAROL
“Let It Go”
Marena McGregor, vocals
Julie Homi, piano
OUR STORY CONTINUES
Pageant Cast
SPECIAL MUSIC
“Silent Night”
(instrumental)
Ben Hunt, piano
OUR STORY CONTINUES
Rev. Rodney Lemery, Associate Minister
CAROL
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
(Phillip Brooks & Lewis Radner)
Jyvonne Haskin, vocals
Julie Homi, piano
OUR STORY CONTINUES
Pageant Cast
CAROL
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas”
(Traditional)
Jyvonne Haskin, vocals
Julie Homi, piano
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister
CAROL
“Joy to the World”
(#245, STLT)
Mayla Godon da Cruz, vocals
Julie Homi, piano
BLESSING FOR ALL CHILDREN
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
Rev. Rodney Lemery
Aiden McMahon
BLESSING OF LIGHT
Marena McGregor
Rev. Rodney Lemery
Rev. Leslie Takahashi
CAROL
“Silent Night”
(#251, J. Mohr/ F. Gruber)
Jyvonne Haskin, vocals
Julie Homi, piano
LOOKING FOR SANTA CLAUS
Rev. Leslie Takahashi,
Rev. Rodney Lemery
POSTLUDE
“Here Comes Santa Claus”
(instrumental)
Julie Homi, piano
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CHRISTMAS EVE EVENING SERVICE: Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 8PM
A celebration of choir, carols and stories. As we gather this Christmas Eve, let us fill our hearts with anticipation.
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NEXT SUNDAY SERVICE: Sunday, December 28, 2025 - “Keep It All The Year.”
Charles Dickens’ famous tale marks the transformation of its main character by his promise “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year long.” For those of us not quite ready to let the holidays go, what lessons might we carry with us through the coming year?
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| 2025-2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES | MINISTERS AND STAFF |
| Linda Russell, President
Andrew Oswald, Vice President Mark Chase, Secretary Elizabeth Dietsch, Treasurer Andy Smith, Board Member Jim Lincoln, Board Member Kevin Hsieh, Board Member Mary Kelly Persyn, Board Member Patricia Craven, Board Member |
Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Lead Minister / leslie@mduuc.net Rev. Rodney Lemery, Associate Minister /rodney@mduuc.org Marena McGregor, Director of Religious Education / marena@mduuc.org Jyvonne Haskin, Music Director / jyvonne@mduuc.org Jen Marsh Prink, Church Administrator / jenm@mduuc.org Aiden McMahon, Ministerial Intern /aiden@mduuc.org Brett Carson, Accompanist / brettcarson@mduuc.org Ging Lee, Communications Assistant / ging@mduuc.org Eric Chapot, Facilities Staff / eric@mduuc.org Rev. Dr. David Sammons, Minister Emeritus Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, Community Minister Rev. Meg Richardson, Community Minister |
LIVING OUR VALUES
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At Mt. Diablo UU Church we strive to bring to life our Unitarian Universalist values as we seek truth and work for justice and bridge the divisions that wound the human family. Please visit our “Living our Values” page to locate virtual and physical ways you can be a part in building a better world. If you have suggestions for items on this page, please email them to livingourvalues@mduuc.org.
Please consider taking 20-30 minutes of your day to review our Living our Values web page to participate in a number of cyberactivist activities that can collectively make a difference in our local and world communities. This week we have a number of Climate Justice and Racial Justice petitions and calls to action that could really use your help!