Weekend Snapshot
Hey Northgate,
I’m excited to tell you about an upcoming Christmas event that we’re looking forward to hosting on Friday, December 12 at 5PM.
We want to build on everything that has made Vintage Christmas so special, while also simplifying some of the more challenging parts. So, we’re introducing A Very Northgate Christmas — a new chapter of a cherished tradition!
For the past five years, Vintage Christmas has had a very familiar flow and feel. This year, we want to make the experience even more welcoming, accessible, and weather-proof so more people can enjoy it comfortably. We’re keeping what has always made this event meaningful — the community, the story, and the warmth — while refreshing the venue, flow, and music to make it even more engaging.
The event will feature an outdoor wonderland right in front of our main entrance, flowing into an indoor celebration full of music and fun. We’ll still have all the favorites — lights, fires, outdoor classic Christmas movies, chili, hot cocoa, crafts, ornaments, pictures with Santa, and storytelling — but we’re also adding something really special this year: a concert with Brothers McClurg at 7PM.
Another big win is that this setup keeps us out of the harsh winds and weather that usually hit our backyard. As we saw with Fall Festival, even in October it can get pretty cold and rough out there. This new layout should make things much more comfortable for everyone involved. And for those who remember way back when, this year’s event will actually resemble our very first Vintage Christmas.
At its heart, A Very Northgate Christmas is still all about outreach, connection, and Christ-centered storytelling. It’s an opportunity to open our doors wide, welcome our neighbors in, and share the good news of Jesus in a fun and festive way.
We’re so excited for this new chapter — and we think you’re going to love it too! We hope it inspires you to invite your friends and family to join in and experience the story of Christmas with us.
I’m excited to tell you about an upcoming Christmas event that we’re looking forward to hosting on Friday, December 12 at 5PM.
We want to build on everything that has made Vintage Christmas so special, while also simplifying some of the more challenging parts. So, we’re introducing A Very Northgate Christmas — a new chapter of a cherished tradition!
For the past five years, Vintage Christmas has had a very familiar flow and feel. This year, we want to make the experience even more welcoming, accessible, and weather-proof so more people can enjoy it comfortably. We’re keeping what has always made this event meaningful — the community, the story, and the warmth — while refreshing the venue, flow, and music to make it even more engaging.
The event will feature an outdoor wonderland right in front of our main entrance, flowing into an indoor celebration full of music and fun. We’ll still have all the favorites — lights, fires, outdoor classic Christmas movies, chili, hot cocoa, crafts, ornaments, pictures with Santa, and storytelling — but we’re also adding something really special this year: a concert with Brothers McClurg at 7PM.
Another big win is that this setup keeps us out of the harsh winds and weather that usually hit our backyard. As we saw with Fall Festival, even in October it can get pretty cold and rough out there. This new layout should make things much more comfortable for everyone involved. And for those who remember way back when, this year’s event will actually resemble our very first Vintage Christmas.
At its heart, A Very Northgate Christmas is still all about outreach, connection, and Christ-centered storytelling. It’s an opportunity to open our doors wide, welcome our neighbors in, and share the good news of Jesus in a fun and festive way.
We’re so excited for this new chapter — and we think you’re going to love it too! We hope it inspires you to invite your friends and family to join in and experience the story of Christmas with us.
NEED TO KNOWS
- The Great Day of Giving — November 20 and 23, giving boxes will be located at the sanctuary entrances. You can also give anytime online through Kindred by selecting "Great Day Of Giving." This year for the local non-profit organizations we are excited to support: The Justice for Children Advocacy Center, The YWCA of Genesee County and ARC GLOW
- No Thursday night service on Thanksgiving Day (November 27) — Spend the evening with family and friends, and we’ll see everyone on Sunday for our regular services at 9:30 and 11:00AM.
- Annual Service of Prayer & Remembrance — Wednesday, December 3 | 7:00pm Once again Northgate will be hosting H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home Service of Prayer and Remembrance. For more information please visit https://www.bataviafuneralhomes.com/
- A Very Northgate Christmas — Friday, December 12 | Doors open at 5:00pm & Concert at 7:00pm Join us for an outdoor-to-indoor Christmas celebration filled with lights, hot cocoa, movies, crafts, ornaments, Santa photos, and more — and don’t miss our special Brothers McClurg concert!
- Women’s Cozy Christmas — Wednesday, December 17 | 6:30pm It’s time for our Annual Women’s Christmas Gathering! Grab a friend and join us for a cozy evening filled with simple Christmas crafts, coloring, a short devotional, and great fellowship. We’ll have hot chocolate, cookies, and plenty of laughter as we celebrate the season together. Please register in advance so we can be sure to have enough craft supplies for everyone. We can’t wait to kick off the Christmas season with you!
- Christmas Eve Services — Wednesday, December 24 | This year, we’re excited to offer three Christmas Eve services: 4:00 PM – Family / kid-friendly and 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM – Traditional
- Baptisms Sunday — Sunday, December 28 | Whether you’ve been walking with Him for years and have never taken that step, or you’re new in your faith and ready to declare it publicly, we would be honored to walk with you and celebrate this together. If you’re interested in being baptized, visit https://northgatefmc.com/next-steps to learn more.