This Advent season, Woodside Church has been breaking down misconceptions with “The Advent Conspiracy” and spreading love through acts of service. This message series focuses on Hope & the real Reason for the season, what can happen when we spend less needlessly, give to those in need, and express love to all people. 

Woodside Church invites everyone to join in the celebration of Jesus’ birth with “A Night in Bethlehem”, a fun, immersive experience for the whole family on Christmas Eve. 

“A Night in Bethlehem” is a chance for the local community to explore and re-discover the real Reason for the Season! This family-friendly event is a free 1-hour immersive experience where kids & their families can explore faith and the city at the time of Jesus’ birth. All are welcome (always!) Through hands-on experiences they’ll find out about The Child that changed the world forever. This special event is a children’s worship service that will be a one-time only event that starts at 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Stephanie Hermesmeyer, Director of Woodside’s Children’s Ministry talks about this unique Christmas Eve service format “We want every family to know what Christmas is really about. How much God loves each and every one of us, that He sent us the most precious Gift–Jesus!”

Families new to Woodside are encouraged to reach out to the Children’s Ministry for more information.

Woodside Church is known for its warmth, relatability, and ongoing service partnership in surrounding communities as well as other areas of the world. Woodside Church is hosting CodeBlue, a pop-up shelter in partnership with AHTN for the month of January. They offer traditional and contemporary style weekly worship services, Children & Youth Ministries, a variety of service opportunities, growth groups, to invite everyone to explore and build a relationship with Jesus throughout the year. 

“We love because God first loved us” Pastor Doug Hoglund references scripture in a recent sermon message. This Advent, Woodside continues to show their love to people near and far. Over 400 children will open gifts through Woodside’s partnership with Operation Christmas Child. 3,000 hygiene kits will be provided for those in need. No-sew blankets are being collected for children in hospitals & those living on the street on Christmas Day at 10 AM. 70,000 people will have a sustainable source of food & income from the PACKHOPE vegetable seed-packing event. And, Woodside continues to provide much-needed support through “Hope for Ukraine” in partnership with the Outreach Foundation.

On Christmas Eve, there are five worship services: the 1:30 PM: “A Night in Bethlehem” Children’s service & interactive family event. The 4 PM Classic service featuring traditional hymns led by the choir. Worship with contemporary music will be featured at the 5:30 PM & 7 PM Celebration services, and the 9 PM Higher Ground service; all led by their respective bands on Saturday, December 24.

Woodside Church is located at 1667 Edgewood Road, Yardley, PA 19067.

For additional information on worship services or to find volunteer opportunities, please call 215-493-4145 or email woodside@woodside-church.org.