JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS
Christmas at SDBC
Advent
Starting November 30th
This year, the four weeks of Advent will begin on November 30th, and our church will be invited to journey toward Christmas together as we examine the Journey of Mary (Luke 1:39-56), the Journey of the Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20), the Journey of the Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12), and the Journey of Christ (Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:1-11). As we journey through these well-known biblical texts, we invite you to consider your own journey to Christmas—what joys, sorrows, fears, anxieties, longing, and hope are you bringing with you as you journey toward Christmas this year? Wherever we are in life and whatever we're bringing to Christmas, our Lord Jesus is there at the end of this journey for he is our ultimate destination. We pray that you will encounter him and experience him this Christmas.
- November 30 (10:00AM) – The Journey of Mary (Luke 1:39-56) | HOPE
- December 7 (10:00AM) – The Journey of the Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20) | PEACE
- December 14 (10:00AM) – The Journey of the Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12) | JOY
- December 21 (10:00AM) – The Journey of Christ (Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 2:1-11) | LOVE
- December 24 (3:00PM & 5:00PM) – Our Journey to Christmas (Luke 2:1-7, John 3:16) | CHRIST
SDBC Christmas Celebration Sunday
December 14th // 10AM
Our annual Christmas Celebration Sunday will be on December 14th as we hear our SDBC Kids Choir and Glory Orchestra worship through their songs that they have been practicing, and as we participate in a family-friendly service that honours our God. All kids are welcome in the service, and only our childcare rooms will be open (nursery and movers).
Annual Gingerbread Decorating Contest
December 14th // 11:30AM
Immediately following our morning service, you're welcome to join our annual Gingerbread decorating contest, which will be happening in the gym. Please sign-up for the contest if you're planning to decorate a house, but even if you're not going to decorate, we invite you to stay for pizza lunch and check out the creativity of our church family! Judging will take place starting at 12:30PM. Click the button below sign up today (pre-registration is required) and learn more.
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Christmas Movie Matinee
December 20th // 10AM
Join us to watch The Star, an adorable animated Christmas movie following a little donkey and his animal friends as they become unlikely heroes in the Christmas story. This event is free and open to all ages, with snacks and drinks available by donation! Feel free to come in your coziest Christmas PJ's.
Doors open at 9:45AM with the movie starting at 10:15AM.
Office Closure
December 24th // 12PM
The office will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve. We will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Christmas Eve Services
December 24th // 3PM & 5PM
Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services will take place in person on December 24th at 3PM & 5PM and will also be live streamed through our usual church online platform. Childcare will be provided for kids 0-2 years old at both services. Kids in preschool (3 years) and above will have activity bags available at the Welcome Table.
The Christmas Table
December 25th // 11:30AM
You are invited to the Christmas Table on December 25th at 11:30AM. If, for whatever reason, you don't have plans on Christmas Day, we would love for you to join us for lunch in the chapel of our church.
We started this event last year because we wanted to live out our goal of Radical Hospitality & Meaningful Connections by inviting people who may be alone for Christmas for various reasons to a family lunch on Christmas Day. We served around eighty people with a full turkey and festive meal, Christmas crackers, hot apple cider, fun games, handwritten cards, gifts, and the whole nine yards—just like a fun family time on Christmas Day! We always say that our church is not just like a family but actually a family adopted into to the household of God, so we want to celebrate as a family.
So, instead of staying at home by yourself, come and celebrate with the church family! If you're planning to join us, please RSVP by clicking the button below so that we could cook the right amount of food. Also, if you're wanting to help us with setup, cooking, or clean-up, we'd love your help. Please email us if you'd like to volunteer for this event.