First things first.
As we approach the busy Christmas season, we look forward to gathering with our church family on the first night of Advent to light the first candle, sing the first Christmas hymn, make the first ornament, and decorate the first cookie, but most importantly to put Jesus first in our Christmas celebrations. Come to Sunridge on Sunday, November 30, for an evening of joyful anticipation for the whole family. We will share a delicious, Italian meal and participate in activities to help prepare our hearts to worship through the holidays. Together we say, “Stay with us, Jesus.”
Highlights
· Cookie decorating for kids
· Create a photo frame for the Sunridge Family Christmas Tree
· Family-style Italian dinner
· Family worship time
· Family photo opportunity
· Light a candle together to celebrate the coming Advent Season
Event Details
What: First Night: A Celebration of Advent
Where: Sunridge Church
When: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $10.00 per person or $35 for a family of four or more
Register here:
First Night Advent Celebration 2025
Advent Family Read-aloud Recommendation
Linked below is an Advent book for all ages. It’s an engaging and captivating adventure story interwoven with an accurate retelling of the birth of Christ. The plot twists and turns will keep kids (and adults) of all ages wanting more, as a single chapter is read each day of Advent. Recommended for families; however, young or especially sensitive children may find some of the more intense scenes scary. These brief scenes can be skipped or paraphrased without compromising the story.
Jotham’s Journey: A Storybook for Advent
Book 1 of 4: Why not start a new family tradition this year?