Christmas is a time of coming together and celebrating a joyous occasion. Many local churches are hosting special Christmas services, to remember and reflect on the meaning of the season. We’ve compiled a list of services so you too can celebrate with them!
Christmas Eve Service
Join us at our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service! Come early to grab a seat and enjoy some Christmas cookies!
Call 219.477.4207 for more information
Hope Has Come: A Christmas Eve Communion Service
Experience the anticipation of Christmas Eve with Calvary Church on Saturday, December 24th at 5pm. On an evening full of expectation and wonder, we rejoice that "Hope Has Come!" The service features contemporary worship, a hope-filled message from Pastor Lionel, and the shared experience of communion.
Hope Has Won: A Christmas Morning Celebration Service
Celebrate the joy of Christmas morning with Calvary Church on Sunday, December 25th at 11am. The fresh dawning of a new Christmas day heralds God’s triumph as we recall together that "Hope Has Won!" The service features contemporary worship and a message from Pastor Lionel.
Call 219.462.4026 for more information.
Christmas Stories told by Walter Wangerin, Jr.
Families and children are welcome to attend this free evening of story on December 19, 7 pm, told by acclaimed author and storyteller Walter Wangerin, Jr., winner of the National Book Award. This special evening is hosted by Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso.
For more information, call 219.462.6660
Christmas Service
On Sunday, December 18, join GracePoint at 4 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm as we celebrate a Simple Christmas! Tickets are free but all attendees need one due to limited seating and strict fire codes. Email office@valpograce.com for tickets!
Call 219.242.8290 for more information.
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
Christmas Sing-A-Long
Come join us at our school’s annual Christmas sing-a-long, on Wednesday, December 21 at 1:40 pm!
Christmas Eve Holy Communion
Join us Saturday, December 24, 6 pm at Valparaiso University’s Chapel of the Resurrection to see the Children’s choir perform, sing classic Christmas hymns, and partake in Holy Communion.
Candlelight Christmas Eve Holy Communion
This awe-inspiring and beautiful celebration of our Lord’s birth on Saturday, December 24, 10 pm, will feature a chamber orchestra, classic Christmas hymns, candlelight, and Holy Communion.
Christmas Day Holy Communion
Join us at 10 am on Christmas Day to partake in Holy Communion.
Call 219.462.8207 for more information.
Miller Senior Living Community
Live Drive-Thru Nativity
A live nativity hosted by Grace Nazarene Church will take place at Miller Senior Living on Saturday, December 18, from 6:30 to 9 pm. The Christmas story will be displayed in 10 scenes viewable from your vehicle. Live animals will help recreate the story! A free event that is open to the public!
Call 219.764.0628 for more information.
Christmas Mass
Join Nativity on Saturday, December 24 at 5 pm and midnight, and Sunday, December 25 at 8 am and 11 am to celebrate Christmas!
Call 219.762.4858 for more information.
Portage First United Methodist Church
Longest Night Service
A service of healing for those who struggle during the holidays. December 21 at 7 pm
"No Ordinary Night"
Children's and Youth Christmas musical celebrating the joy of the Christmas season! December 22 at 7 pm
Christmas Candlelight Services
December 23 at 7 pm
December 24 at 8 and 11 pm
PF Hope Christmas Candlelight Service
December 24 at 5:30 pm at Myers Elementary
Christmas Day Worship Celebration
December 25 at 10 am
Call 219.762.3846 for more information
Light
VNC Christmas 2011 will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, December 16-18. Light is a Christmas production that uses the modern day understanding of light to tell the story of Christmas. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church office or at the door. Children 4-12 are $5 and under 3 are free.
Call 219.462.2751 for more information.