Advent is a season of preparation and anticipation for Christmas, the day when we celebrate Jesus' arrival as a baby in Bethlehem. The season of Advent is a time for reflection, prayer, and looking forward to Jesus' coming--both at Christmas and in the future.
Advent 2025
First Week of Advent: November 30 - December 6
Second Week of Advent: December 7 - 13
Third Week of Advent: December 14 - 20
Fourth Week of Advent: December 21 - 23
Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Day: Thursday, December 25
Wednesday Advent Services
Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm
Wednesday, December 10 at 6pm
Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party
Wednesday, November 19th at 5pm
Gather to pack Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes using supplies we've gathered over the course of the year. Bring yourself and a willingness to help, and a snack to share if you feel like it.
Deck the Halls (Women's Ministry)
Saturday, November 29th at 1pm
Ladies, help us get Arise ready for Christmas by coming out to decorate the church and exchange cookies.
Advent Supper and Service
Wednesday, December 3 at 5:30pm
Gather for a spaghetti dinner and time of reflection and prayer as we prepare for Jesus' arrival on Christmas. Everyone is welcome.
Family Christmas
Sunday, December 7 at 4pm
Come out for an evening of familty fun, food, and fellowship. We'll have dinner, a gingerbread making contest, serving opportunities, Elf, and more!
Advent Supper and Service
Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30pm
Gather for a spaghetti dinner and time of reflection and prayer as we prepare for Jesus' arrival on Christmas. Everyone is welcome.
Chili and Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 14 at 11am
We'll head to the Bluffs to bring Christmas cheer to shoppers and then return to Arise for a hearty chili lunch! Everyone is welcome, we'll provide the singing books.
Advent Supper and Service
Wednesday, December 17 at 5:30pm
Gather for a spaghetti dinner and time of reflection and prayer as we prepare for Jesus' arrival on Christmas. Everyone is welcome.
Homeless Outreach Christmas Service
Thursday, December 18 at 5:30pm
Join us at the Pallet Yard (1001 Cass Ave, St. Louis, MO 63106) as we serve the homeless and delivery Christmas cheer with singing, gifts, and holiday fun!
Christmas Eve Services
Wednesday, December 24 at 10am, 4pm, and 11pm
Celebrate Jesus' birth this Christmas Eve with Christmas carols, candlelight, and a service reflecting on how God brought salvation to humanity in the birth of the baby Jesus.