2026 Gather & Give - A Christmas Blessings Celebration

Christmas fun for the whole family, with plenty of ways to share the joy

Sunday, November 8 · 11:30 a.m. · Riverbend Community Center

Stay after church and spend the afternoon with us! There’s no need to make lunch plans: we’ll have food, a hot chocolate bar, Christmas activities, and plenty of time to enjoy it all together.

Come for the fun!

• Christmas Cookie Competition
  Bring your best Christmas cookies and join a little friendly competition. Think your recipe has what it takes?

• Santa photos to take home
  Stop by for a photo with Santa and leave with a Christmas keepsake.

• Make an ornament
  Create an ornament to bring home and hang on your tree.

• Make a card, share some warmth
  Write a Christmas card to attach to a blanket. Families who would like to participate can take a blanket and card to give to a neighbor experiencing homelessness on their way home.

Have fun. Give joy.

Gather & Give kicks off our Christmas Blessings season. During the celebration, you’ll have opportunities to support the campaign, which funds Angels Afoot gift distribution and three Christmas Toy Stores. Your gift helps bring Christmas joy to children and families in our community.

Come enjoy the afternoon with your family. If you’re able, help us share that joy with another family, too.