Dec
2026
dates TBA
The Moravian Putz Dates TBA
A multimedia presentation of the nativity with 18-inch figures hand-carved in Oberammergau, Germany, and traditional Christmas carols. Last year: nightly at 7 pm, December 19–24.
Events & Seasons
Gather with us
Weekly worship, beloved seasonal traditions, and special events for the whole community.
Coming Up
Upcoming dates
Times are announced closer to each date and posted in our Facebook Group. Here's what to expect, based on last year's celebrations.
Thu · Dec
24
2026
Christmas Eve Times TBA
Candlelight worship with the English Bell Choir, Moravian beeswax candles, Lessons & Carols, and a message from Pastor Tim. Last year: 4 pm at the Cross River Meeting House, and 8 pm and 11 pm in our sanctuary. The 8 pm service ended with a bonfire and hot chocolate.
Sun · Mar
21
2027
Palm Sunday
Last year we began with a procession from the Croton Falls train station at 10 am, then walked to the sanctuary for worship at 10:30.
Fri · Mar
26
2027
Good Friday
Last year we offered the Stations of the Cross at two times, noon and 7 pm.
Sun · Mar
28
2027
Easter Sunday
Last year: sunrise worship at 8 am at the historic Cross River 1791 Meeting House, a Festival Service at 10:30 am, then the Alleluia Egg Hunt and an Easter bonnet contest.
Every Week
Weekly schedule
Sunday
10:00
am
Sunday School
Pastor Tim leads a Bible lesson with a craft or game for preschool and elementary children. Learn more.
Sunday
10:30
am
Sunday Worship
All denominations and all ages are welcome. Plan your visit or watch online.
Advent & Christmas
Christmas at Croton Falls
Christmas is when our little church shines brightest. The sanctuary becomes a Victorian village with falling snow, Moravian stars glow, and the whole community is invited in.
- The Moravian Putz. Pastor Tim and our congregation spent a year building it with help from Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It has been presented every Christmas since 2023.
- “Christmas in the City.” Last year's special evening brought supper, a chalk talk by artist Elva Hurst, and the Putz.
- Christmas Eve candlelight services with the English Bell Choir, Moravian beeswax candles, and Lessons & Carols, plus an afternoon service at the Cross River Meeting House.
- A bonfire and hot chocolate after the early Christmas Eve service.
Lent, Holy Week & Easter
Easter in the Garden
Each spring the sanctuary becomes an Easter Garden, with an empty tomb, a waterfall, and streams surrounded by flowers. Holy Week brings some of our most meaningful traditions:
- A Palm Sunday procession from the Croton Falls train station to the sanctuary
- The Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
- Easter sunrise at the historic Cross River 1791 Meeting House
- A joyful Festival Service, followed by the Alleluia Egg Hunt and an Easter bonnet contest
Special Events
Chalk talks & more
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, artist Elva Hurst has visited our sanctuary many times for her “chalk talks.” She draws with fluorescent chalk as she tells inspirational, historic, and holiday stories, and the pictures glow as they come to life.
Elva's life story became the 2026 independent film Elva – Art of Redemption, with Pastor Tim as a Mennonite bishop and Deacon Billy Bowen as a hospital chaplain. A portion of the proceeds from its Bedford Playhouse screening was set aside for the Cross River Meeting House restoration.
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