WORTH THE WAIT
Christmas at SDBC
Advent
Starting November 29th
This year, our Advent season will start on November 29, and our theme is, “Worth the Wait”. We will examine the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1 to appreciate Israel's long wait for the Messiah and see how Jesus Christ was worth the wait!
As we, too, are in a season of waiting for the second coming of our King Jesus, we are reminded that he is worth the wait, and that he will restore all the brokenness that we experience in this world and make us whole again. This time, he will return to us in the fullness of his Kingdom, and we will worship him in eternal bliss. What a joy! Let us celebrate the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ through this advent season that is filled with enduring hope.
- November 29 (10:00AM) – Jesus the Son of Abraham (Matthew 1:1-6) | HOPE
- December 6 (10:00AM) – The Women in the Genealogy (Matthew 1:16) | PEACE
- December 13 (10:00AM) – Jesus the Son of David (Matthew 1:6-11) | JOY
- December 20 (10:00AM) – The King in the midst of Rebels (Matthew 1:11-17) | LOVE
- December 24 (5:00PM & 10:00PM) – Worth the Wait (Matthew 1:18-25) | CHRIST
Christmas Book & Gift Fair
December 4th, 5th, & 6th
The Christmas Book & Gift Fair is returning to SDBC on December 4th-6th! Christian Book & Music is a Christian bookstore on the island with locations in Victoria and Nanaimo, and they have been offering a Christmas Book & Gift Fair at our church (in the Chapel) for the last few years. They are scheduled to be here again on the following dates and times:
December 4th: 9AM to 5PM
December 5th: 9AM to 4PM
December 6th: 11:30AM to 1:30PM
Christmas Carolling
December 12th // 3PM
Come and join this wonderful time of carol singing and celebrating Christmas together. Invite friends, family, and neighbours as we fill our church foyer with songs that celebrate Jesus. Stick around for a cup of warm apple cider!
Christmas Celebration Sunday
December 13th // 10AM
This is a special morning during the Christmas season where we all come together for a family-friendly worship service and enjoy the gift of Jesus together. The advent theme for that week is Joy, and we want to honour that theme by celebrating together. There will be a kids choir, some joyful carols, and, of course, the many fun activities, crafts, and games following the service. There will also be an opportunity to buy a slice or two of pizza so you can stay a little longer and enjoy the time with our church family.
Christmas Movie Matinee
December 19th // 10AM
A little Christmas cheer, a cozy morning, and a whole lot of popcorn! Gather the family and join us for a festive Christmas Movie Matinee at SDBC! We're bringing out the popcorn, setting up a hot chocolate bar, and filling the morning with all kinds of Christmas-y snacks as we settle in to watch a Christmas classic.
The dress code? Christmas PJs, of course! So pull out your favourite festive pajamas, fuzzy socks, and cozy slippers, and come ready for a relaxed morning of Christmas fun. Whether you're coming for the movie, the hot chocolate, or simply a chance to enjoy some Christmas fun together, there's a seat waiting for you! Bring the whole family, get cozy, and come ready for a little Christmas movie magic. We can't wait to see you there!
Office Closure
December 24th // 12PM
The office will be closing at noon on Christmas Eve. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2027.
Christmas Eve Services
December 24th // 5PM & 10PM
Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services will take place in person on December 24th at 5PM & 10PM. We will be livestreaming the 5PM service through our usual church online platform. At the 5PM service, there will be activity bags available for kids in preschool (3 years) up to grade 4 at the Welcome Table and the nursery will be open for parents who need to care for their babies.
Our 10PM service will be a unique and intimate Christmas Eve service which will have many of the same elements as the earlier service (candle lighting and carolling, etc.) but will take on a more informal and unplugged feel.
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 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 serve 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 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.