Dumas Wesley Toy Drive
Donations accepted Sunday, November 10 – Sunday, December 1 by 12:00 p.m.
Help bring Christmas joy to families in need by donating unwrapped NEW and UNUSED toys, bikes, and/or gift cards (WalMart or Target) as we help support Dumas Wesley Community Center's annual Christmas Toy Store. Drop off toys at the collection areas near the Recreation Desk and Sanctuary Connection Point. Gift cards may be dropped off at the Christ United Information Desk.
Make Him Known: Message Series
Sundays, November 17 – December 29 | 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. | Sanctuary and NewSong or Watch Live Online
The truth and power of Jesus’ incarnation at Christmas made it possible for the world to know and experience God. Jesus now calls us to make him known in every aspect of our lives. This series explores the ways that the prophets and the well-known people of the Christmas story made him known and helps us see our role in sharing this world-transforming truth.
Light of the World Christmas Concert
Friday, December 6 | 7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined,” John 8:12. The Worship Arts Music Ministry of Christ United and special musical guests present “Light of the World,” a Christmas concert celebrating the birth and life of Christ through word and song.
Ladies’ Christmas Breakfast
Saturday, December 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
Let's celebrate! Come with a joy filled heart and great expectation – Christ the King is Born! This is a free event. We ask that you bring a breakfast dish to share. Crystal Couch will provide a Christmas message with music. For this year’s service project, please bring blankets for the Women's Resource Center. Bring a friend! Please contact Marcia Jacobs at 251.342.0462 if you need child care (birth up to 5th grade) during this event.
Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 8 | 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. | Sanctuary and NewSong
Join us in our Sunday services for a beautiful celebration of Christmas through scripture and song.
Live Nativity Drive Thru
Sunday, December 8 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Christ United Campus
Free Event | Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season, by traveling through the story of Jesus’ birth. Enjoy the real-life scene of Bethlehem and experience what it was like the night baby Jesus was born with live character portrayals of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, angels and live animals.
A JOY Christmas Celebration
Sunday, December 15 | 3:30 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
Enjoy this inclusive, accessible and sensory friendly Christmas worship for those with a disability and their family. Special visit from Santa after the service with Christmas Cookies.
Students Christmas Party
Sunday, December 15 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Guillotte Island
6th - 12th Grades | Join us for a Christmas Luau at the Guillotte Island. Enjoy a delicious meal together followed by Team Challenges that must be completed in order to help Santa recover the gifts lost in a midair collision. Please bring a new, wrapped gift for someone your age and gender. Gifts should be valued between $10 and $25 will be donated to those in need.
Kids Christmas Celebration
Sunday, December 22 | 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. | Fellowship Hall
K5 – 5th grades kids may come dressed in your favorite Christmas attire for a fun Christmas Party for Jesus!
Christ Café Christmas Holiday Menu
Christ Café can help cook up your holiday meal. Our holiday menu serves 10 people. Purchase an individual ham, turkey or side, and/or an entire holiday meal.
8-10 lb. Roasted Young Hen Turkey: $45
8-10 lb. Spiral Honey Glazed Ham: $50
Sides: $30 each – Traditionally prepared Sweet Potato Casserole, Savory Mac-n-Cheese, and Green Bean Casserole
Order online by Sunday, December 15 at noon. Pick up orders Tuesday, December 24 between 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Christ Café.
Family Christmas Service
Sunday, December 22 | 5:00 p.m. | Christ Center Gym
Bring the kids for a fun and child-friendly Christmas service. Everyone will enjoy Christmas sing-a-longs, and an interactive telling of the Christmas story.
Christmas Eve Services at Christ United
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion NewSong Service
Tuesday, December 24 | 4:00 p.m. | Christ Center Gym
Bring the family and join us for a modern Christmas Eve service with candlelight and communion! This service will have a feature the Christmas story, a full band and a children's moment! This is a child-friendly service so no nursery will be provided.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services
Tuesday, December 24 | 6:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
Sing Christmas carols along with our choir, meditate on scripture readings, listen to an inspirational Christmas message, and participate in Holy Communion. Each service will close with a special candle lighting and Silent Night. In-person or watch live online.
Embrace Alabama Kids Offering During Christmas Eve Services
The Christ United Christmas Eve offering will support the ministries of Embrace Alabama Kids during all Christmas Eve services. Your gift will provide children in need with homes for the holidays — and every day — embracing them in the powerful and unconditional love of God. Please plan to bring a generous offering to support children in need or donate online on Tuesday, December 24.