Christmas | Glad Tidings Church

CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM

Come to one of our four available times for a Christmas Eve Program full of music, heart, and truth and we celebrate the birth of our Saviour! Guelph Line Only. Aldershot will join at the Guelph Line Site.

DECEMBER 22 9:30AM & 11:30AM

DECEMBER 24 4:30PM & 6:30PM

Regularly scheduled children's program will be offered December 22nd (ages 0 - grade 5).

On December 24th, childcare will be available for ages 0-3 only.

GT desires to care for those in our community experiencing financial need at Christmas with Food & Gifts. This year, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Share Noel”, a Christmas assistance program made possible through the generous donations of the Glad Tidings Church family and members of the community.

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CHRISTMAS UNPLUGGED CONTEST

Take time to unplug from devices and plug into relationships this Christmas for a chance to Win a $300 gift card for Great Wolf Lodge*!

Contest open from December 1st - December 21st @noon

Spend some “unplugged” time together with family or friends
Snap a photo of your “unplugged” fun
Post photo on either Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #gtunplugged2019 and tag us! (@gladtidingschurch on Facebook and @gtburlington on Instagram)
- "Stories" will not qualify
- Qualifying posts will count as one contest entry. Limit 1 entry per day per person.

Prize will be drawn on Saturday, December 21st @2:00pm**

*Winner will be messaged on whichever Social Media platform they used to enter. If they don't respond within 24hours, we will redraw.

CALENDAR OF CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Burlington’s Festival of Lights & Candlelit Stroll (Knox Presbyterian Church)

NOVEMBER 29

Starting @6PM

Take in the beautiful lights in downtown Burlington and Spencer Smith Park. NEW LOCATION! As you stroll, come by and visit us at Knox Presbyterian Church from 7:00-8:30pm, where there'll be live music from GT’s LIFT Kids Choir and Fuse/Young Adult vocalists. Get more details.

GT Float in the Burlington Santa Claus Parade

DECEMBER 1

2:00pm

For the third year in a row, Glad Tidings will have a float in the Santa Claus Parade. Come enjoy this wonderful community event and give a big wave to GT when we walk by!

Seniors Christmas Banquet

DECEMBER 5

12:00noon

SOLD OUT!

Lunch will be a fully catered, delicious Christmas meal followed by Silver Chords Choir's Christmas Concert.

Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long with Silver Chords Choir

DECEMBER 8

6:00pm

Join us for an evening of classic Christmas music, featuring a special presentation by the Silver Chords Choir. Refreshments to follow.

"Some Assembly Required" Family Serve Night

DECEMBER 11

7:00pm

Join us as we assemble a variety of gifts that will bless seniors, neighbours, and families in our community. Come dressed for our “Ugly Christmas Sweater” Contest or wear Christmas attire!

Please consider donating a new winter hat or mitts for those in need in our community.

Fuse Youth Christmas Banquet

DECEMBER 12

6:30pm

Join your Fuse family (grades 9-12) for our annual Christmas Banquet!!
Come all dressed up in your formal attire and enjoy a night together as we celebrate the holiday season. Doors will open 6:30pm. Invite a friend and register today.

Flipside Jr. High Christmas Party

DECEMBER 12

7:00pm

Join us December 12th for an awesome Christmas party, including tons of games! For grades 6-8.

Don't forget to come dressed in your favourite "ugly" Christmas sweater!

"An Unplugged Christmas" Children's Presentation

DECEMBER 15

During Regular Service Times

Services on Sunday, December 15th will feature a special Christmas presentation from our Glad Tidings children you won't want to miss. Aldershot program will vary.

Guelph Line: 8:30am 10:00am 11:30am Aldershot: 10:30am

Christmas Eve Program

DECEMBER

22 & 24

Come to one of our four available times for an inspiring and creative Christmas Eve Program as we celebrate the birth of our Saviour!

December 22: 9:30am & 11:30am (Regularly scheduled children's program offered)

December 24: 4:30pm & 6:30pm (Childcare offered for ages 0-3 only)

Guelph Line Only (Aldershot will join the Guelph Line Site)

Two Sunday Services

DECEMBER 29

9:30am & 11:30am

Join us for Sunday services on December 29th, noting the special times. We will return to regular service times on Sunday, January 5th.