During a stressful Christmas season, we want to make things a little easier.
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Between school programs, work parties, shopping lists, and a budget that’s already stretched thin, the holidays can feel overwhelming to many of us.
WE GET IT, AND WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.
Church of the Shepherd has free family activities, ways to give back, and worship services that fit any family's busy schedule.
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!
Pick up an Unexpected Christmas tag at Church of the Shepherd the weekend of Nov. 21 and 22, then help bring Christmas joy to local families by purchasing the new, unwrapped gifts listed on your tag and returning them the weekend of Dec. 5 and 6.
Unexpected Christmas at Church of the Shepherd.
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Bundle up and bring your family, friends, and favorite hot beverage to A Night of Christmas Lights, where we’ll officially light up the COS campus, sing along with our choir, and stroll through our outdoor display together!
A Night of Christmas Lights - Saturday, Nov. 28, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
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Not even Santa can pass up a free breakfast, so bring the whole family in your coziest Christmas jammies or worst holiday sweater for pancakes, crafts, games, gifts and a visit with the big guy himself.
Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, Dec. 5, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.
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Grab your pajamas and your favorite pillow, blanket, or stuffy for
COS-y Family Christmas: A Christmas Campout, where every happy camper can enjoy a free dinner followed by a casual, s’more-fun worship service for the whole family!
COS-y Family Christmas: A Christmas Campout - Friday, Dec. 18, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.
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Whether you’re carrying grief, facing a difficult season or simply feeling weary, come as you are to the Service of Hope and Healing, a quiet space to pray, reflect and be reminded through scripture and music that God’s love meets you right where you are.
Service of Hope and Healing - Sunday, Dec. 20, 5:00 pm.
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We hope you and your friends will join us for a one-hour-ish Christmas Worship experience with outstanding music, an inspiring message, Holy Communion & a candlelight tradition.
Christmas Eve Services, Dates, and Times:
Monday, Dec. 21, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 6:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 24, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm
Church of the Shepherd is a church where everyone is fully included, and we hope you will join us! Staffed Nursery is available & 100% of the offering will be given to help school partnerships, area food pantries, and local housing needs.