Welcome to Christmas at Crossroads!

As we lean into the season of Advent, preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas, we will examine the promises of God to send a Messiah, as prophesied in the book of Isaiah, in an Advent sermon series titled Promises Kept. Ancient prophecies from scripture, fulfilled in Christ, offer us faith for today and hope for tomorrow — because with God, promises made are promises kept.

We meet in person and online every Sunday at 9am and 11am, and hope you are able to join us this season!

 

Giving Tree at Crossroads
Sunday, November 24 - Sunday, December 15

This year’s Giving Tree will bless recipients from our established partnerships and communities on mission, including local foster families, Howard County Headstart preschools, and families connected with Grassroots, the Department of Social Services, and the Garden Mission in Hollins Market, Baltimore.

It’s simple to participate! Select a gift tag from the white trees (upstairs in the Gathering Place or downstairs in the Worship Center), then bring back the gifts (unwrapped) by Sunday, December 15th so our team can distribute them before Christmas!

Caroling & Cookies in Baltimore
Sunday, December 22, 3-5pm
Franklin Square & Hollins Market Neighborhoods

Bring joy, sweets, and warmth to our neighbors in Baltimore with homemade cookies, donations of warm clothing, and Christmas carols. Starting at Franklin Square Park, we'll walk the neighborhoods caroling and handing out cookies, coats and blankets, then end in Hollins Market for hot chocolate and more Christmas treats! Can’t come caroling? Join us for cookie baking at Crossroads on Saturday, December 21st! For more details and sign ups, visit: www.crossroadsnaz.org/baltimore.

 
 

Crossroads’ Christmas Coffeehouse
Sunday, December 15 at 6:00pm

All are invited to the annual Christmas Coffeehouse at Crossroads! Grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, put some cookies on your plate, and find a seat to enjoy an inspiring program packed with instrumental and vocal solos, live bands, dancers, and other performances that lead you to reflect on the depth and significance of Christ’s birth.

This event is for EVERYONE and one that we look forward to every Christmas! It's casual, and meant to be social, so invite a friend! Childcare will not be provided, but the pacing and variety of the evening will keep young ones entertained (plus, the cookies and hot chocolate will help!).

Doors open at 5:30pm, and the program includes an intermission. Cost of admission is free - just bring a plate of cookies or dessert to share with everyone!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Tuesday, December 24 at 5pm and 7pm

Join us at 5pm or 7pm for our Christmas Eve Candlelight service! Each service is about 1 hour in length and is intended for families to worship together (nursery care is not provided this evening).

We will worship together with traditional Christmas songs and some modern worship songs, followed by a special message for children on stage, and a short message from the pastor. The service ends in candlelight and darkness as we reflect on the significance of the hope in the birth of Jesus Christ.

End-of-Year Worship Service
Sunday, December 29 at 9:00am

We will have one service at 9:00am on the Sunday after Christmas, December 29. Families will worship together; Nursery & PreK classes will be available. If you are traveling, you can also join us online!

After the New Year, we will return to our regular services at 9:00am and 11:00am. Crossroads Kids (birth - 5th grade) programming is available at both services, and our Crossroads Youth (6th grade - 12th grade) hang out in the game room between services, with Wednesday night services at 7pm.