Christmas ideas for church reflection and engagement
At Christmas, we fill our homes and churches with light. A star shows the way to Bethlehem. Jesus, the light of the world, is born for everyone. But thousands suffer in the darkness of poverty and isolation. This Advent, can your church help us lighten their way? Through your prayers, gifts, and actions, you can help us welcome all those who have nowhere and no-one.
This Christmas, help us build stronger and more loving communities
Christmas is a time to open our doors a little wider - more squeezing round tables, into churches, extending welcomes - like the innkeeper in the Christmas story, we go out of our way to offer hospitality to friends and strangers. Please fundraise to help us extend that wide welcome to thousands of people in need. From holding a community-themed service to organising a bake sale, you’ll be extending hospitality to strangers, and contributing to the needs of saints.
Take an Advent service collection
Donate to help tackle poverty and isolation; for collection envelopes, call 0203 752 5655 or email kelly.jones@cuf.org.uk
Fundraise your way!
Prayer walks, sleepout challenges, raffles – do it your way with our tools and tips.
Hold a community meal or bake sale
Open your doors for a community hot meal and chat this Christmas - see our recipes!
Paper chain activity
Make pretty paperchains while you think about strong communities in this all-age activity.
Set up a Just Giving page
Just Giving is a platform that lets you fundraise online – it’s easy to set up.
John 1:5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.