Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

“What Is Christmas (Really) All About?”

Celebrate Christmas at Hope!

With 12 services spanning three days, we’ve made sure there is plenty of room to invite your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to hear the story of Jesus’ birth. Come and see!

Monday, Dec. 22 | 3:00 & 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 23 | 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 11:00 am and 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00* pm

*Traditional Communion Service

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Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect during this year’s services:

  • An inspiring Christmas message by Pastor Mike, Pastor Jeremy, or Pastor Amanda, depending on the service you choose
  • Special musical offerings by Hope Worship, Jon Mero, and more
  • Classic Christmas carols, including “Silent Night” by candlelight
  • Quality childcare for infants and toddlers age 3 and under (please note: childcare will not be provided during the Dec. 24, 9:00 & 11:00 pm service)
  • Children’s activity bags containing coloring pages and crayons will be available for all children (pick them up in the Atrium before service)
  • Live art from various Hope artists during all services
  • Free cookies and candy canes in the Atrium before and after all services
  • Festive photo ops throughout the building
  • ASL Interpretation will be provided Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 5:00 pm
  • Spanish interpretation will be provided on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 11:00 am

… and some fun surprises, too. We can’t wait to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunities

From ushering and greeting, to Hope Ambassadors and cookie servers, and several other opportunities in between, there are many ways for you to get plugged in and help us welcome everyone to Christmas at Hope!

Heated Park & Ride Information

Hope offers numerous parking opportunities for all those joining us for Christmas! Whether that’s through heated Hope parking lot buses or the heated Park-and-Ride shuttle service across the street, there’s an easy way to get to and from services (and stay warm!). As a special treat, all those riding also receive a free candy cane as a way to say “Thanks for hopping on today!”

Hope’s Parking Lot Buses will be available:

  • Before and after all services Dec. 22-24
    Simply park in Hope’s parking lot and hop on a bus that will take you to the front doors!

Hope’s Park & Ride Shuttle Service across the street will be available:

  • Wednesday, Dec. 24, 12:00-8:00 pm
  • Park in designated lots across the street from Hope (located to the north of Hope on 72nd St., between Ashworth Rd. and Woodland Ave.) and take a quick ride on heated Park-and-Ride shuttles to and from Hope’s front doors.
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Traditional Communion Service

Wednesday, Dec. 24, 11:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Holy communion will be served.

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Advent Devotions

Make the most of Advent with daily devotions by Hope pastors and ministry leaders, available in the Atrium and online.

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Hope for Haiti

This Advent we are partnering with Meals from the Heartland, Convoy of Hope and Many Hands for Haiti to feed our hungry brothers and sisters in Haiti!