CHRISTMAS AT RELATE
Advent season is upon us and there is so much to look forward to! Check out all that’s happening below.
ADVENT SERVICES
November 30, December 7, December 14, December 21
Be sure to join us each Sunday leading up to Christmas as we celebrate Advent together. In a season that can feel rushed and pressured, Advent makes space to slow down. Together we’ll light the candles of hope, peace, joy, and love - and look for the surprising ways God is with us.
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The Christmas Project
Wednesday, December 10 | 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Gift wrapping
Sunday, December 14
Food hamper assembly (immediately following the service)
Christmas brings an important opportunity to bless our community. There has never been more need, and your generosity provides practical support and so much joy! We’ve committed to sponsor over 2100 children in our adopted schools by providing each a Christmas gift. We will also sponsor 120 families in need with food. There are many ways to get involved by giving financially or by serving, in addition to the dates above. Learn more by clicking the button.
THE LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
Sunday, December 21 | 5:00 pm
On the longest night of the year, we gather for a contemplative service that gently acknowledges grief and pain in a season often marked by celebration. At Christmas, any kind of loss can feel amplified. This reflective worship service offers words of comfort, beautiful music, and prayers meant to be a respite for weary hearts. In the comfort and strength of the Spirit, there is room for both joy and sorrow. We hope you’ll join us—and consider inviting someone who may need this kind of space this year.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES
December 24 | 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Our Christmas Eve candlelight services are an annual highlight, and we have two gatherings to choose from. This family-style, hour long celebration will include carols, worship, the Christmas story, and a memorable candle lighting experience. Everyone is welcome, and this is a beautiful occasion for bringing friends and family along!
SLOW DOWN SUNDAY
December 28th
We will not gather in person on the last Sunday of the year - December 28th. On this Slow Down Sunday we’ll carve out time for rest and reflection. We’ll invite you to make time at home for an Annual Examen. This is an ancient practice to help notice God’s presence in your life. Here is a guide to help you do that.
CHAPEL NIGHTS - THURSDAY AT 6:45PM
We are inviting both youth students (Grades 6-12) and young adults (twenty-somethings) to join us. Chapel Nights is a weekly night of worship that we are inviting a broad cohort of our Church to be a part of.
Learn more here!
