Toolbox For Faith

I started celebrating Christmas in July as a camper at Lutheridge years ago and when I became a pastor, I decided to share this celebration with my congregation. Each year on the Sunday closest to July 25, we sing Christmas Carols, read the Christmas Story, and share in the joy of Christ’s birth. It is a wonderful way to focus on the Incarnation without having all the stress and pressure that families feel in December. If you would like to see a sample bulletin for our Christmas in July Service, click here..

In recent years, we have added a mission project to the celebration and given “gifts” to others. This year, we will invite people to bring food items as their “Christmas Gift.”