Christmas events at Alive Church, with carols, music, and lots of fun!

Hope is here.

This Christmas, we’d love for you to join us as we celebrate together. Our doors are open to everyone—whether you come every year or are exploring church for the first time. In a season so often marked by busyness, we invite you to pause and discover a time of hope, joy, and peace. At the heart of Christmas is Jesus—the light who shines in the darkness and the life who brings lasting hope to the world. Come and share in carols, community, and the wonder of the season with us.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

  • Love Christmas: Bag Pack

    ⏰ Sunday 23rd November, 1:00pm
    📍Alive Church

    We’d love for you to join us right after our 10:30am morning gathering, as we come together to pack the Love Christmas bags!

    This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of something meaningful—sharing joy, laughter, and love as we prepare gifts for those in our community.

    Everyone is welcome to lend a hand, enjoy some festive treats, and help spread the true spirit of Christmas.

    Sign Up here
  • Acoustic Candlelit Carols at Alive Church

    Acoustic Candlelit Carols

    ⏰ Wednesday 10th December, 7:30pm
    📍Alive Church

    Join us for an evening of timeless Christmas carols are reimagined with the beauty of acoustic instruments and the warm glow of candlelight.

  • Miniature Nativity scene with wooden figures depicting Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the Wise Men, surrounded by three small snow-dusted Christmas trees against a plain white background.

    Alive Kids: Christmas Spectacular

    ⏰ Saturday 13th December, 3pm
    📍Alive Church

    Alive Kids invites you and your family to our annual Christmas Spectacular — a joyful celebration packed with messy games, worship, and the true meaning of Christmas.

    This year, the Nativity animals are taking centre stage as they share their side of the greatest story ever told. 

  • A Gospel Christmas at Alive Church

    Alive Carols: A Gospel Christmas

    ⏰ Sunday 21st December, 6:30pm
    📍Alive Church

    Experience the joy of Christmas like never before with an uplifting night of gospel music and festive celebration. Featuring powerful vocals, vibrant harmonies, and high-energy arrangements, this dynamic evening brings traditional carols to life with the passion and soul of gospel. Expect a joyful atmosphere filled with music, hope, and the true spirit of the season.

  • Christmas Eve Carol Service, Gateshead

    Christmas Eve Carols

    ⏰ Wednesday 24th December, 4:00pm
    📍Alive Church

    Gather with us for a joyful evening of carol singing as we celebrate the heart of Christmas together. With classic carols, readings, and some creative pieces too, this gathering is the perfect way to pause, reflect, and share in the wonder of Christmas Eve with friends, family, and community.

  • Communion into Christmas

    Midnight Communion

    ⏰ Wednesday 24th December, 11:30pm
    📍Alive Church

    Join us at 11:30pm as we come together to share in communion with one another on Christmas Eve.

    We will sing worship together, and break the bread and share the wine, before celebrating the birth of Jesus.

  • Christmas Day Service, Gateshead

    Christmas Day Celebration

    ⏰ Thursday 25th December, 10:30am
    📍Alive Church

    Gather with us for a joyful evening of carol singing as we celebrate the heart of Christmas together. With classic carols, readings, and some creative pieces too, this gathering is the perfect way to pause, reflect, and share in the wonder of Christmas Eve with friends, family, and community.

Love Christmas is about sharing kindness and hope with our community during the festive season. Together, we’ll be packing and delivering gift bags filled with treats and encouragement to those who might otherwise feel overlooked or alone at Christmas. It’s a simple but powerful way to show love in action and remind people that they are seen, valued, and never forgotten. Everyone is welcome to get involved—come and be part of bringing light and joy this Christmas.

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Nominate a Bag

This Christmas, Love Christmas is spreading joy and kindness through our Nominate a Bag initiative! We’re inviting you to nominate someone special who you think deserves a little extra love this festive season. Each nominated person will receive a thoughtfully packed Christmas bag filled with gifts, treats, and holiday cheer.

It’s our way of sharing hope, gratitude, and the true spirit of giving—one bag at a time.

Nominate someone here!