The Park Bulletin Dec 18, 2025

Upcoming Advent Events

Dec 21 // Family Advent Service (Elementary and Youth in Service)
Dec 21 // Middle School Christmas Party @ 3pm
Dec 24 // Christmas Eve Service @ 5 pm (All Ages in Service)Dec 28 // No Service

Christ CandlesThis Sunday and on Christmas Eve, Christ Candles will be available for you and your family to take home. The Christ Candle represents Jesus as the Light of the World, reminding us that His light shines in the darkness and is meant to be carried into our homes and our lives. We encourage everyone to take a candle as a simple, meaningful way to remember and celebrate the hope, peace, joy, and love we find in Christ this season.

Family Service – This Sunday!This Sunday, December 21, we’re gathering all generations together for a joyful Family Service filled with worship and a Christmas story. There will be no elementary through high school classes this Sunday as families worship together in the service. Our preschool and elementary students will help lead us in worship, singing a fun and joyful version of Joy to the World—a highlight you won’t want to miss! Families with participating children are invited to join us for a rehearsal at 9:15 AM. To help us prepare for staging, please be sure to complete the registration form so we know how many friends will be joining us.

Middle School Christmas PartyMiddle school students are invited to a festive afternoon of food, games, and a showing of Elf. Join us at the Sewell home (3419 Hunters Wind St) Sunday, December 21, 3:00–5:30 PM. This is a relaxed, fun way for students to connect and kick off Christmas break together. Bring a movie snack to share and a friend!

Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceCelebrate the joy of Christmas with your Park family at our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 5:00 PM. Join us early at 4:30 PM for hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies before service. This will be a slightly shortened, family-friendly service. While childcare will not be provided, we’ll have busy bags available for preschool through elementary-aged children to help little ones stay engaged. We can’t wait to worship and celebrate together.

No Service December 28We’ll be taking a short pause and will not have service on January 28 as we rest and reset together. The good news? We’ll be back January 4 as we kick off the new year and our study through Hebrews—and right after service, we’ll launch Starting Point, a great next step for anyone new or looking to reconnect and grow. We can’t wait to gather again in the new year. Until then, enjoy the season, rest well, and we’ll see you soon!

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Community at The Park
The Park Community Church is a collection of Communities. We believe discipleship doesn’t just happen on Sundays—it happens when we gather in living rooms, around tables, and on back porches. Whether it’s a Bible study, book club, or even a movie group, each one carries the same heart: to live as disciples of Jesus in community—sharing life, growing in faith, and living on mission together. Visit theparksa.org/groups to explore groups and see what’s new. Interested in starting a unique group of your own? Contact Nancy Gaines at nancy@theparksa.org to help start your group!

Spiritual Formation Resources

Free Access to Seminary Now – A Gift to Our Church Community
The Park has partnered with Seminary Now, an on-demand streaming platform featuring video courses from leading Christian scholars and teachers. Whether you want to grow in theology, ministry, or spiritual formation, this is a valuable resource for deepening your faith and equipping you for discipleship. As a gift to our church community, you can sign up at no cost. To get started:
– Click this link: Seminary Now Sign-Up
– Create your account
– At checkout, use the code: THEPARK

Worship at The Park
Worship through music is an integral part of our practices at The Park. Whether you leave our services wanting to know “What was that song?” or want to come prepared or need a way to sit in the presence of the Lord during your week, here is a playlist of the songs we’re currently worshiping with at The Park.
Follow The Park’s Worship Playlist on Spotify
Follow The Park’s Worship Playlist on Apple

Mental Health Advising and Wellness
We aim to support our congregation and community through companionship, guidance to relevant services, mental health education, a vetted referral list, and, when needed, help with crisis care costs. The goal is to offer love and presence during mental health needs, crises, or ongoing care. Contact us for mental health resources

The Park Bulletin Dec 18, 2025

Upcoming Advent Events

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Spiritual Formation Resources

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