There’s a seat for you this Christmas
Christmas is about Jesus bringing real joy into real life. Not because everything is perfect, but because God came near. No matter where you're starting from this Christmas, there's a seat for you at 1C. Come celebrate with us, and bring someone with you.
Thursday, December 24
- 1:00pm
- 3:00pm
- 5:00pm
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Eve at 1C! Thursday, December 24 · 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00pm Christmas is about Jesus bringing real joy into real life. Not because everything is perfect, but because God came near. No matter where you’re starting from this Christmas, there’s a seat for you at 1C. Come celebrate the joy of Jesus with us, and bring someone with you. Identical services at 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00pm Children’s programming available at all three services
A Christmas Eve for the whole family
Kids
Kids are welcome to sit with you, or check them into 1C Kids (infant – 5th grade) with our amazing volunteers for Christmas lessons and crafts.
Candlelight
We'll sing "Silent Night" together by the light of kid-safe LED candles as we reflect on the birth of Jesus.
Christmas songs
Our band will lead us in singing the Christmas songs you know and love, together as a church family.
Free family photos
Get a free Christmas Eve photo with our photographer, or we'll happily take one on your phone.
Come as you are
From our family to yours, we'd love for you to join us. Wear what's comfortable, bring your family, and we'll save you a seat.
Live Nativity
Friday, December 11 · 6:00pm
1C, 2106 S. Main Street, Jacksonville, IL 62650
In a busy season, take a moment to slow down. Join us as we tell the Christmas story through narration, live animals and a living scene of the night Jesus was born. Free, family-friendly and open to everyone.
Kids Christmas Sing Along
Get ready to fill the church with Christmas joy! During our services on Thursday, December 17th and/or Sunday, December 20th, our children will take the stage to open and close our service with festive Christmas songs! If this is something you are interested in, please sign up here. We will send a link to the songs to practice at home soon! We also need you to select the days and times that your child will be able to join us! We want to make sure we have enough kids for all of the services! Feel free to sign up for more than one!
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Each Sunday in December leading up to Christmas, we'll look at the season through four words: love, hope, peace and joy.
- Thursdays 6:00pm
- Sundays 8:00am, 9:15am & 10:30am