Breakfast with Santa • December 6 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in Chalice Hall
The news is out—Santa and Mrs. Claus are making their annual stop at Beargrass, and they’re bringing a morning full of Christmas cheer! Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for a joyful holiday celebration that’s sure to create warm and lasting memories. We’ll kick off the morning with a delicious breakfast featuring fluffy pancakes with all your favorite toppings, sausage, bacon, orange juice, coffee, and more. After breakfast, stay for festive fun designed for all ages:
- Holiday Crafts: Creative make-and-take projects perfect for the season
- Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus: Capture the magic with a keepsake picture
- Seasonal Fun & Festivities: Enjoy the warmth and joy of being together
Wear your favorite Christmas sweater, bring a friend or two, and step into a morning filled with laughter, wonder, and holiday spirit. Mark your calendars—this is one festive tradition you won’t want to miss!
A World of Christmas Concert • December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary and Gathering Space for this global celebration of the season. Once again, all of Beargrass’s music groups will join together to celebrate Christmas music from around the globe. You’ll hear joyful offerings from the Children’s Choir, Youth Praise Team, Chamber Handbell Choir, the 9:00 Praise Team, the Beargrass Choir, and a small orchestra, accompanied by piano and organ. Along with the beautiful Christmas décor in the Sanctuary, you’ll experience vibrant flags from around the world and festive tables in the Gathering Space, each showcasing Christmas traditions and foods from different countries. We can’t wait to celebrate A World of Christmas 2025 with you!
Alternative Giving Fair • Online December 1 & In-Person December 14 • 9:30 AM – 12 PM in the Gathering Space
CLICK HERE to discover meaningful ways to give this Christmas through our Alternative Giving Fair. Instead of purchasing traditional gifts, you can donate in someone’s honor to ministries and nonprofit partners that serve our neighbors locally and throughout the world.
Representatives will be available in person to share their stories and help you choose gifts that reflect compassion, justice, and Christ’s love. This year’s fair continues the Beargrass tradition of giving with purpose—and offering gifts that truly make a difference. (Online options will also be available for those who prefer to give digitally.)
Christmas Caroling • December 21 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Help us spread Christmas cheer throughout our community! Join us for an afternoon of caroling as we visit members, neighbors, and friends to share familiar carols of hope and joy. No musical experience required—just bring your warm heart, your singing voice (however it sounds!), and your Christmas spirit.
This is a wonderful event for individuals, families, and small groups looking to brighten someone’s day and share the simple gift of presence.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Services
If Christmas Eve will be your first time at Beargrass, we invite you to check out the “plan your visit” page for more details about what to expect so you can know how to navigate the campus and feel at home with us.
December 24 • 4 PM (Families), 8 PM, and 11 PM
One of the most cherished traditions of the season, all three of our Christmas Eve services invite us to welcome Christ’s birth with scripture, music, prayer, communion, and the warm glow of candlelight shared across the sanctuary while we sing “Silent Night” together.
4 PM Family Christmas Service — A joyful, kid-friendly celebration with carols and storytelling designed for families with children, featuring a Children’s Christmas Pageant (all children who attend are invited to participate with no pre-rehearsal required!). All ages are welcome to attend!
8 PM Candlelight Service — A beautiful, inspiring worship service with uplifting music led by our Praise Team, featuring beloved Christmas readings and ending in a candlelight singing of “Silent Night.”
11 PM Candlelight Service — A quieter, reflective late-night service featuring a full choir and organ music to usher us into Christmas with peace and reverence, ending in a candlelight singing of “Silent Night” that concludes at midnight on Christmas morning together!
Learn more about our Christmas Eve services by watching the video below: