09/02/2026
🎄 It’s Chrismon time at Pleasant Hill! 🎄
We are *sew* thankful for Sew Much Love and for our incredible Pleasant Hill Worship Team, who dedicate so much time and care to making our worship spaces beautiful, welcoming, and meaningful. These talented people work tirelessly behind the scenes to bring beauty and splendor to our services, and we cannot wait to see the new additions they are creating for our beloved collection of Chrismon ornaments!
But what exactly is a Chrismon?
The word Chrismon comes from “Christ” + “monogram.” The tradition began in 1957 when Frances Kipps Spencer and the women of Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, Virginia, began decorating a Christmas tree with handmade Christian symbols instead of traditional Christmas ornaments. The idea soon spread to churches of many denominations, including United Methodist congregations.
Traditionally made in white and gold, Chrismons use ancient Christian symbols, crosses, stars, crowns, fish, doves, the Alpha and Omega, and many others, to tell the story of Jesus Christ. White represents Christ’s purity and perfection, while gold points to his glory and majesty. These symbols have deep roots in Christian history and have long helped Christians communicate and remember the story of our faith.
So when we decorate our Chrismon tree, we aren’t simply decorating for Christmas. We are filling our sanctuary with symbols that proclaim who Christ is and tell the story of our faith.
And this beautiful tradition takes many hands! ❤️
If you sew, stitch, bead, craft, or would simply like to learn, we would love to have you join us as we continue creating ornaments for Pleasant Hill’s Chrismon collection.
We need more crafters, and there is a place for you! 🪡✨
