Advent & Christmas at Redeemer
During the seasons of Advent and Christmas we celebrate the joyous and hope-filled coming of Jesus into the world. We’ve planned various gatherings and activities to help us engage the meaning and hope found in the Story of Christmas.
“For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. His ruling authority will grow, and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings.”
Sundays
Advent
Teaching Series on Sundays
03 & 10 Dec (11am)
We’re delighted that Glen Mitchell & Scott Witherick will be bringing Advent reflections on the astonishing, hope-filled truth found in the story of a God who showed up in the hardest parts of our humanity and still shows up today.
Carols by Candlelight
17 Dec (4pm)
A celebration of the hope of Advent and Christmas through time of carol singing, reflections & readings. We will also be lifting a Special Christmas Offering on the night and following the service mulled wine and mince pies will be served.
Everyone welcome. To help with planning we would ask you to register if you plan to attend. Thank you.
Christmas Eve Morning Gathering
24 Dec (10:30-11:30am)
This special Christmas Eve gathering will feature carols, readings & Prayers.
Hot Drinks & Mince Pies will be served at the end of the gathering.
Everyone is welcome and we would love to have you join us.
Other Sunday Dates
Sunday 31 December - Sabbath Sunday (No Gathering)
On New Year’s Eve there will be no gathering as we take a break. Enjoy spending time with friends, family and loved ones.
Sunday 07 January, 11am
We are back to our normal morning gathering at 11am.
Christmas Appeal
A project we are supporting financially this Christmas.
Toy Tales
In Partnership with Anaka Women’s Collective & Farmbox
For the third Christmas running we are raising money for families connected with Anaka and Farmbox so that they can purchase new toys for their children. Toy Tales model works to ensure families are treated with dignity, being able to choose what they want to buy their children. Click to find out more and how you can play your part.
Special Christmas Events
Christmas Dinner Fundraiser
SAT 02 Dec ∙ 7:30pm
A Christmas Dinner at 101 Donegall St with all proceeds going towards fundraising for The Long Table Christmas Dinner.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Whiskey Tasting Night
fri 08 Dec ∙ 7:30pm
A fun, festive night of Whiskey/Whisky tasting hosted by Ian Wasson. Drinks provided but feel free to bring a bottle.
Free (Registration required)
Women's Christmas Event
Thu 07 Dec ∙ 7:30pm
A gorgeous, relaxing night of wreath-making at 101 Donegall St guided by a guest florist. Everyone welcome.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
The Long Table Christmas Dinner
fri 22 Dec ∙ 6pm
Our fundraising dinner on the 2nd Dec will raise money for this joint dinner. The Long Table & our friends in the Sudanese Men’s Friendship Group will be cooking together and sharing Christmas dinner.
Kids at Christmas
EVENT
Redeemer Kids Bake-Off (It’s back!)
Come early before our gathering on 10th December (10:45am) for all the fun.
All Proceeds will go to our Toy Tales Christmas Appeal.
READ
Redeemer Kids Advent Guide
An easy guide created by our Redeemer Kids Team explainING the meaning of Advent & ways to observe this season together as a family.
PRAY
Lectio for Familes: Advent Series
Lectio for Families is a free devotional app that helps families to read the Bible and explore faith through conversation and prayer together.
Resources for Advent & Christmas
Selected resources from our team to help you journey deeply this Advent & Christmas season.
Read
Bless the Advent We Actually Have: A Daily Devotional This Christmas
By Kate Bowler
Kate Bowler invites everyone to join her and learn to bless the Advent and Christmas we actually have. Read along with this free 4-week daily devotional. Available to download
Read
The Anticipated Christ: A Journey through Advent & Christmas
By Brian Zahnd
The Anticipated Christ is a six-week Advent & Christmas devotional that takes the reader from the first Sunday of Advent through Epiphany in a collection of daily meditations.
Read & Pray
Advent Scripture Reading Guide
To help observe Advent in a richer, more meaningful way, this guide by Brian Zahnd will enable you to enter & re-live the mystery of the Gospel story through Scripture.
Listen
The Brilliance - Advent Collection
A beautiful collection of songs for Advent from The Brilliance — an American music duo made up of David Gungor and John Arndt — recorded over the years with friends.
PRAY
Lectio 365: Advent Series
Inspired by Lectio Divina — a way of meditating on the Bible used by Christians for centuries — Lectio 365 is a free daily devotional app that helps you pray every day.