Holiday Events @ Gayton

Join us as we celebrate God’s goodness and the gift of community at our Potluck Gratitude Dinner this Sunday, Nov. 9 in the Gym.

The church will provide meat and beverages. Guests are invited to bring a side or dessert to share (as you’re able). It’s a sweet time of good food, warm fellowship, and thankful hearts. Everyone is welcome at the table.

👉 Please RSVP with the number attending and the dish you plan to bring. Please RSVP even if you are not bringing a dish, so we have a count.

The 4th Annual Youth & Young Adults Friendsgiving will be held on Sunday, November 23, from 6:00–7:30 PM in The Commons. Join us for a cozy evening of gratitude, laughter, and friendship as we share a potluck-style dinner and a special time of fellowship for Youth & Young Adults. Bring your favorite holiday dish to share and enjoy good food, great company, and a reminder of God’s blessings all around us. For more details, contact Rev. Jennifer for more information.

Help decorate our church for Christmas and honor your loved ones!

Order your poinsettias (red flowers wrapped in festive red foil) online or using a paper order form (available at the Welcome Center) beginning Monday, Nov. 10. Orders are due by Friday, Dec. 7.

Poinsettias will decorate our Worship Center throughout the Christmas season and may be picked up on Christmas Eve.

✨ The poinsettia, shaped like the Star of Bethlehem, reminds us of Christ’s birth and the joy of the season.

This November 30, join us for a special 5th Sunday Fellowship at 11 AM as we come together to decorate our church for the Christmas and Advent season! Let’s celebrate the joy of the season with Christmas music, cookies, and holiday cheer filling the air. Whether you come on your own, with friends, your family, or your small group, there’s a spot (and a garland!) waiting for you.

Sign up to help with one of our decorating tasks — from setting up and decorating one of our 10 Christmas trees, to hanging interior and exterior wreaths, to adding beautiful swag in the Worship Center. Be sure to bring an ornament representing your family for our Gayton Family Tree, Which will be decorated that day. Please label your ornament with your name(s) and pick them up on Sunday, Jan. 4.

Come be part of making our space warm, welcoming, and festive as we prepare our hearts and church home to celebrate the birth of Christ. We can’t wait to decorate together!

Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 5:30–6:30 PM

(Rehearsals: Monday, Dec. 1 @ 1 PM & Wednesday, Dec. 3 @ 3 PM)

Join us for a joyful evening of music, laughter, and holiday cheer!

This festive variety show, presented in partnership with ASQ, is open to the public — so invite your friends and family to come celebrate the season.

More information coming soon! For details, contact Pastor Hillary.

For Who?

All youth in grades 6-12! 

What is it?

The “Amazing Race” is a large, long event where students and adults are put on teams who solve and follow clues all around the Richmond area, completing a variety of tasks along the way… making their way... to an undisclosed finish line. Some tasks are fun activities, some are mission-focused, some are team-buiilding, some are puzzles to figure out. Teams also memorize scripture and do random acts of kindness along the way. It is an extensive fun race and no teams know where they are headed from challenge to challenge. Adults serve as team drivers or helpers at the station and challenge sites. After all have crossed the finish line, prizes are given and we have snacks while debriefing and sharing about our adventures. This particular Amazing Race is entirely Christmas-themed - and will serve as one big epic Christmas party!  

When? Sunday, December 7 from 2:00-8:00pm.

Where? Everyone will gather at the church gym and will be directed to the starting line once arrived. At the end of the race, drivers will bring students back to the church for pick-up.

Why? A fun, exciting way to celebrate Christmas and build community at the same time!

How? Sign up here and pay $20. The $20 covers the race supplies and dinner. If you need to pay by cash or check, please contact Rev. Jennifer. Students are encouraged to invite friends but they MUST also register on the link. 

The deadline to sign up is by Monday, November 24. The teams will be assigned and given a team color to wear! All those registered will get a more detailed email after registration is closed. 

Join us for Hope Awakes, our annual Christmas concert celebrating the light of Christ and the hope that shines anew this season!

There will be two performances on Sunday, December 14, at 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM.

We’re currently seeking volunteers to help with food provision and service support as we host this festive and spiritual tradition.

More details coming soon.

Wednesday, Dec. 24

4 PM & 5:30 PM

Candlelight services for all ages.

More details coming soon.

The church office will be closed from Dec. 29-Jan. 1. We will resume normal hours (9 AM - 3 PM) on Monday, Jan. 5. Thank you for your understanding!