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 arrival of the Christ.
“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
First Sunday of Advent
30 NovEMBER (10:30am)
We’re delighted that Scott Witherick will be bringing an Advent reflection 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.
Sunday Gathering with Jason Miller
14 DecEMBER (10:30am)
We’re looking forward to having our friend Jason Adam Miller (Pastor, South Bend City Church) as our guest speaker on the third Sunday of Advent.
Jason serves as a pastor at South Bend City Church (IN, USA), a sister church and kindred community to us at Redeemer Central.
Everyone Welcome
Carols by Candlelight
21 DecEMBER (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 for Christian Aids Sudan Crisis Appeal. 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.
Other Sunday Dates
Sunday Gathering
04 January 2026 (10:30am)
We are back to our normal morning gathering at 101 Donegall Street. Everyone Welcome
Sabbath Sunday (No Gathering)
28 December
There will be no gathering as we take a break. Enjoy spending time with friends, family and loved ones.
This Year’s Christmas Appeal
Christmas Compassion Appeal
Our Christmas Compassion Appeal 2025 is raising money to provide day trips and a summer residential for families connected to our community through our Compassion ministry.
Donate or gift a voucher to someone this Christmas and help provide meaningful experiences for families in need.
Special Christmas Events
The Long Table Christmas Dinner
fri 19 Dec ∙ 6pm
The Long Table will be celebrating the festive season by cooking together and sharing Christmas dinner, with live music performances and more. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you.
Kids at Christmas
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.