2026-2027 Christmas, Advent, & Epiphany
Welcome to your one-stop guide to Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany at Family of Christ! We look forward to celebrating the coming of Christ with you and your family. If you have any questions for us:
Operation Christmas Child
November 16–23, 2026
Family of Christ Church & School is excited to serve as an official Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off location! Help us share the love of Jesus with children around the world by packing a shoebox or volunteering during National Collection Week.
Volunteers Needed! We need friendly faces to welcome donors, receive shoeboxes, and help organize collections throughout the week.
Family of Christ Church & School is excited to serve as an official Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off location! Help us share the love of Jesus with children around the world by packing a shoebox or volunteering during National Collection Week.
Volunteers Needed! We need friendly faces to welcome donors, receive shoeboxes, and help organize collections throughout the week.
Thanksgiving Eve & Pie Fellowship
Wednesday, November 25 | 6:30 PM
Begin your Thanksgiving celebrations with worship and fellowship! Join us as we gather to give thanks to God for His many blessings, followed by delicious pie and time together as a church family.
Can you bring a pie to share?
Begin your Thanksgiving celebrations with worship and fellowship! Join us as we gather to give thanks to God for His many blessings, followed by delicious pie and time together as a church family.
Can you bring a pie to share?
Christmas Decorating
Saturday, November 28 | 1:00 PM
Help us deck the halls at Family of Christ! Join us as we transform our church campus for the Advent and Christmas season. Many hands make light work, and we'd love your help spreading some Christmas cheer!
Help us deck the halls at Family of Christ! Join us as we transform our church campus for the Advent and Christmas season. Many hands make light work, and we'd love your help spreading some Christmas cheer!
One Worship Service
Sunday, November 29 | 10:00 AM
As we enter the Advent season, we'll gather as one church family for a combined worship service at 10:00 AM. There will be no separate 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM services this Sunday. We look forward to worshiping together!
As we enter the Advent season, we'll gather as one church family for a combined worship service at 10:00 AM. There will be no separate 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM services this Sunday. We look forward to worshiping together!
Midweek Advent Services
Wednesdays, December 2, 9 & 16 | 6:30 PM
Advent: The Coming of Our Savior
In the midst of the holiday rush, take time to prepare your heart for Christmas. Join us each Wednesday evening for worship as we reflect on God's promises and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ in Isaiah 9:2-7. All are welcome!
Nursery open.
Advent: The Coming of Our Savior
In the midst of the holiday rush, take time to prepare your heart for Christmas. Join us each Wednesday evening for worship as we reflect on God's promises and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ in Isaiah 9:2-7. All are welcome!
Nursery open.
Advent by Candlelight
Friday, December 4 | 6:30 PM
Ladies, you're invited to a beautiful evening of fellowship and reflection as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. Enjoy coffee, tea, appetizers, desserts, and a meaningful time celebrating the true reason for the season.
Ladies, you're invited to a beautiful evening of fellowship and reflection as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. Enjoy coffee, tea, appetizers, desserts, and a meaningful time celebrating the true reason for the season.
Guy's Night Out
Sunday, December 13 | 6:30 PM
Yuengling Kitchen & Brewhouse
Guys, it's time for a night out! Join us for a relaxed evening of great food, conversation, and fellowship at Yuengling Kitchen & Brewhouse.
Bring a friend and come enjoy the evening!
No RSVP needed. Just show up!
Yuengling Kitchen & Brewhouse
Guys, it's time for a night out! Join us for a relaxed evening of great food, conversation, and fellowship at Yuengling Kitchen & Brewhouse.
Bring a friend and come enjoy the evening!
No RSVP needed. Just show up!
Coffee & Carols
Wednesday, December 23 | 6:30 PM
Front Porch Coffee
Coffee, Christmas carols, and community! Join us at Front Porch Coffee for a festive singalong evening as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together.
Bring your family and friends!
No RSVP needed. Everyone is welcome!
Front Porch Coffee
Coffee, Christmas carols, and community! Join us at Front Porch Coffee for a festive singalong evening as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together.
Bring your family and friends!
No RSVP needed. Everyone is welcome!
Christmas Eve Worship
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve Services: 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Celebrate the greatest gift of all — the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
We invite you and your loved ones to join us for Christmas Eve worship. Choose the time that works best for your family.
All are welcome. Invite someone to celebrate Christmas with us!
Christmas Eve Services: 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM
Celebrate the greatest gift of all — the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
We invite you and your loved ones to join us for Christmas Eve worship. Choose the time that works best for your family.
All are welcome. Invite someone to celebrate Christmas with us!
Christmas Vigil
Christmas Vigil: 11:00 PM
Traditional worship with Holy Communion. Join us as we usher in Christmas Day as it strikes midnight!
Traditional worship with Holy Communion. Join us as we usher in Christmas Day as it strikes midnight!
One Worship Service
Sunday, December 27 | 10:00 AM
Continue celebrating the joy of Christmas as we gather for one combined worship service at 10:00 AM. There will be no separate 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM services this Sunday. We look forward to worshiping together!
Continue celebrating the joy of Christmas as we gather for one combined worship service at 10:00 AM. There will be no separate 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM services this Sunday. We look forward to worshiping together!
Help Take Down Christmas Decorations
Monday, January 4 | 1:00 PM
We could use a few helping hands as we take down and put away our Christmas decorations. Thank you for helping care for our church home!
We could use a few helping hands as we take down and put away our Christmas decorations. Thank you for helping care for our church home!
Epiphany Worship Service
Wednesday, January 6 | 6:30 PM
The Light of Christ Revealed
Join us for a special evening of worship as we celebrate Epiphany and the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World. All are welcome!
The Light of Christ Revealed
Join us for a special evening of worship as we celebrate Epiphany and the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World. All are welcome!
COMMUNITY BONFIRE
Saturday, January 9 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Family of Christ Campus
Let's kick off the new year with an amazing evening of community, food, and fun!
Bring your lawn chairs, a cooler for the family, and some friends as we gather around the bonfire.
Think your chili is the best? Enter our Chili Cook-Off and show off your favorite recipe!
Not cooking? No problem! Grab dinner from the food trucks, relax by the fire, and enjoy a wonderful night of fellowship.
Want to participate or lend a helping hand? Sign up below!
Everyone is welcome! No RSVP is needed to attend.
Bring your family and invite your friends!
Family of Christ Campus
Let's kick off the new year with an amazing evening of community, food, and fun!
Bring your lawn chairs, a cooler for the family, and some friends as we gather around the bonfire.
Think your chili is the best? Enter our Chili Cook-Off and show off your favorite recipe!
Not cooking? No problem! Grab dinner from the food trucks, relax by the fire, and enjoy a wonderful night of fellowship.
Want to participate or lend a helping hand? Sign up below!
Everyone is welcome! No RSVP is needed to attend.
Bring your family and invite your friends!