Special Events
Christmas Party Potluck
Wednesday, December 17th
at 5:00pm
in the Community Center
Our Christmas Party Potluck brings the heart of the season to life through good food, shared laughter, and the joy of being together. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite dish — a family recipe, a holiday classic, or something simple made with love — and add it to a festive table filled with the flavors of the community. It’s a time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy the warmth of fellowship as we step into the spirit of Christmas together. All ages are welcome, and there’s always room at the table for one more.
Primavera Sandwich Making
Thursday, December 18th
at 11:00am
in the Community Center
Bring your heart, your hands, and your kindness as we come together with the Primavera Foundation to build something more than lunch. Join us for an afternoon of connection where every sandwich becomes a symbol of care, community, and the renewal that Primavera stands for. As we layer bread, spread, veggies and more, we’re also layering hope, compassion and unity for our neighbors. Everyone’s welcome: bring a snack to share, a smile, and a willingness to mix the simple act of making food with the deeper mission of building new beginnings.
Every bite will echo Primavera’s vision of stable homes, empowered lives and vibrant neighborhoods, and every shared sandwich will remind us that generosity isn’t just about giving — it’s about showing up. Let’s make sandwiches, make memories and make a difference together.
Grieving and Grace
Sunday, December 21st
at 3:00pm
in the Community Center
The holiday season can be tender terrain. While the world leans toward celebration, many of us carry the weight of losses, transitions, and the quiet ache that accumulates over time. Grief doesn’t only arrive through death — it lives in every change, every ending, every moment when life shifts beneath our feet. We each move through that landscape differently: sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly, sometimes with clarity, and sometimes with confusion. What remains constant is the truth that grief is personal, sacred, and deserving of compassion.
The Grieving and Grace gathering offers a gentle space for anyone navigating this season with a heavy or complicated heart. Guided by the wisdom of pastoral care, Stephen Ministry, and the teachings of The Learning Community of Loss, Grief and Transformation, we honor the simple yet powerful SALT principles:
See those in grief as they are.
Allow them to be as they are.
Listen without interruption.
Trust their unique process.
Together, we create a circle of quiet reflection, healing, and hope — a place where tears, stories, silence, and strength are all welcome. Whether you come seeking solace, support, or simply a moment to breathe, you will be met with gentleness and care.
All are welcome.
Christmas Eve Family Service
Wednesday, December 24th
at 5:00pm
in the Community Center
On Christmas Eve, our community center becomes a gentler, quieter kind of wonderland; a place where story, candlelight, and community come together into something tender and holy. This family-friendly gathering invites all ages to rest for a moment, breathe deeply, and let the ancient story of Love-come-near wash over them.
Through simple, heartfelt skits and the glow of sacred music, we’ll move together through the nativity narrative — not as spectators, but as participants in a story still unfolding within us. It’s a celebration of hope, belonging, and the quiet miracles that guide us through the longest nights.
All are warmly welcomed into this circle of light and grace.
Christmas Eve Service: Carols & Candles
Wednesday, December 24th
at 8:00pm
in the Celebration Center
The 8:00 PM Carols & Candles Service offers a quieter, more contemplative way to experience Christmas Eve. This gathering leans into the beauty of tradition—beloved carols, soft candlelight, and intentional moments of stillness that invite you to pause and take in the depth of the season. It brings a sense of calm and reverence, creating space for reflection, gratitude, and the quiet joy that often gets lost in the rush of the holidays.
For those joining from afar, the 8pm service will also be livestreamed, so the warmth of this sacred evening can be shared wherever you are.
Multigenerational Sunday School
Sunday, December 28th
at 11:00am
in the Community Center
From the changing colors of our celebrations to the stories that shape each season, our journey through the liturgical calendar continues. Multigenerational Sunday School is a space for all ages to come together in curiosity and conversation, exploring the rhythms of the church year through storytelling, hands-on activities, and shared reflection. Whether you're learning it for the first time or seeing it with fresh eyes, come discover how the seasons of faith connect us all.
