Merry Christmas!

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At Bethesda, we’re seeking the hope, joy, peace, and love of Christmas together. We would love for you to join us.

We begin our journey with Advent, and welcome you to join us in-person or online Sundays at 9 or 11 AM (NST).

You’re invited to celebrate this holiday season with us in a variety of ways, there are events and memories to be made for all ages.

Take a look at the upcoming events outlined below, add them to your personal calendar, and contact us if you have any questions.

There are also opportunities to be generous this Christmas as Bethesda partners with The Single Parents Association of NL, Cornerstone Ministry Centre, and others as a part of our For St. John’s Christmas initiative! For more details, visit our For St. John’s page.

 

Highlights of the Season

 
 

the singing christmas tree

DECEMBER 9 (6 PM) & DECEMBER 10 (11 AM & 6 PM)

The Singing Christmas Tree is returning for the first time since 2019! Join us for one of 3 presentations, and invite along a friend, coworker, or family member.

This is a magical presentation of music, children’s choir, advent celebrations, and more.

We look forward to seeing you!

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FAMILY EXPERIENCE

NOVEMBER 26 (4 PM)

Our annual Christmas Family Gathering is a great hit with the entire family. Festive fun, games, prizes, gingerbread houses and more! You can’t beat this afternoon enjoying festivities with your family.

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FOR St. John’s Christmas

THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

For St. John’s (aka: FOR, #ForYYT) is an ongoing mission of Bethesda Church, as we serve our community of St. John’s, Torbay, etc.

Click the button below to learn about these special partnerships and opportunities to be FOR our community with us.

Please note that our Mailing List is a great way to stay informed on opportunities like these! Join today.

Schedule of Events

Wow: Christmas Breakfast, November 18 & 25 at 8:30 am

Women of Worth Ministries are excitedly anticipating another festive breakfast and gathering with the women of our community. Tickets are now sold out.

jingle jam: Family experience, November 26 at 4:00 pm

Your whole family is invited to experience Christmas together, where you’ll sing songs, play exciting games, laugh until your sides hurt, and hear the Christmas story told in a way that engages every age. We truly cannot wait to experience Jingle Jam with you! (Register)

City Tots Christmas Party, November 29 at 10:00 AM

Our bi-weekly playgroup for children 0-5 years are celebrating Christmas with crafts, singing, snacks, and freeplay! Our Bethesda Kids Team would love to see you and your tots there! Learn more about City Tots.

prime time people (50+): Christmas Event, november 30 at 5:30 pm

This will be our Christmas gathering for Prime Time, including a Christmas Carol singalong, several special singers and some Christmas readings. The menu includes ham and scalloped potatoes. Tickets are available to purchase in the church foyer on Nov 19 and Nov 26 at a cost of $12.

Lytehouse Youth Christmas banquet, December 1 at 5:30 PM

They call it Christmas Prom at LYM. Students look forward to this event year after year. Dress up and enjoy a festive meal, followed by some games and activities. Tickets are available to purchase at Lytehouse. (Sign Up)

hope: 1st week of Advent. Sunday December 3 at 9 & 11 am

We are launching into the advent season with lighting of the first advent candle in our in-person and online services. This is also the beginning of our new speaking series: Advent. Interested in joining us in-person? We would love to see you at 9 or 11 AM. We are also live every Sunday at 11 am (NST) here.

lytehouse youth, christmas party. Friday december 8 at 7 pm

It’s the final LYM (Grades 7-12+) event for 2023, and this event is a slight continuation of our Christmas Banquet. We’re celebrating Christmas with some gift exchange silliness and a whole lot of fun. (Learn More)

Singing Christmas Tree: Let there be christmas. Saturday december 9 at 6 pm

Singing Christmas Tree: Let there be christmas. sunday december 10 at 11 am & 6 pm

Join us the weekend of December 9th and 10th for the official return of our Singing Christmas Tree! We’re celebrating our return with some new additions to the elements you’ve loved about this powerful production. This is also the 2nd week of advent (theme: Peace). We are also live every Sunday at 11 am (NST) here.

joy: 3rd week of advent: Sunday, December 17 at 9 & 11 am

This is the 3rd week of advent and a continuation of our Advent speaking series. We would love to see you at 9 or 11 AM. We are also live every Sunday at 11 am (NST) here.

Christmas supper bowl at Cornerstone, DECEMBER 16 at 5 PM

Our volunteers are gathering at Cornerstone to provide a hot meal of Turkey Dinner to our friends at Cornerstone Ministry Centre. Contact us if you’d like to be involved in this monthly meal ministry.

Christmas Eve Services (LOVE: 4TH & 5th candles OF ADVENT). SUNDAY DECEMBER 24 AT 9 & 11 AM

One of the time honoured traditions of Christmas at Bethesda is the annual Christmas Eve Service. Because Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, we’ll be celebrating during the 9 and 11 AM gatherings. We will be concluding our Advent Speaking Series and lighting the final advent candles. Interested in joining us in-person? We would love to see you at 9 or 11 AM. We are also live every Sunday at 11 am (NST) here.

CHRISTMAS FAMILY SKATING, DECEMBER 27 AT 6PM

Join us for a Christmas Family Skate on Wednesday, December 27th, from 6 - 7 PM at Capital Subaru Arena located on 55 Hebron Way.
Note, all skaters must wear a CSA approved helmet while on the ice. We look forward to a fun evening with you and your family.

New Years eve, December 31

One service at 10 AM.