Advent 2024

The Church Year begins not on January 1st, but on the first Sunday of Advent. During these days leading up to Christmas Day, we at Imago Dei Community join the global and historic church to contemplate the once and future coming of Jesus Christ. The word “advent” means “arrival,” which speaks to the reality that God has arrived humbly in Jesus Christ 2,000 years ago and will arrive again in victory. In this way, the church is always in between advents: remembering the goodness of God and awaiting his fulfilled promises. We start the year in advent so we can remember where we always sit as the church: desperate for an arrival from God. We pray that the things we offer this Advent season draw you closer to the heart of Christ and our collective need for him.

  • Advent Conspiracy Giving

    Spending Less and Giving More
    GIVE BETWEEN DECEMBER 1ST-31ST

    For more than a decade, our community has collectively wondered and acted toward being a people that are committed to spending less, giving more, loving all, and ultimately worshipping fully through Advent Conspiracy. This year we’ll be doing that again and asking folks at Imago Dei to give above and beyond typical giving so that we can support the work of The Water Project, CityTeam, and missional efforts here at Imago! Give here.

  • Advent Prayer Space

    A Seasonal Refuge for Prayer
    OPEN BEGINNING DECEMBER 1ST

    This Advent season we want to invite one another into a practice of intentionality. We’re preparing the prayer space as a place for prayer and praise around what the Spirit is leading us into and out of as individuals and families rooted in Jesus. The prayer chapel will be open Sundays and Wednesdays 12-2 through December 22nd as a place to re-focus and seek the best of what Jesus invites us into as we await a celebration of his birth.

  • Tidings

    An Imago Dei Advent Celebration
    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8TH - 4 PM

    On December 8th we gathered to celebrate together the comfort and joy that is found in Christ's arrival at Christmas.  
    When: Sunday, December 8, 4-6pm
    What: snacks, carols, crafts, games, and all of Imago!
    Bring: cookies or dessert to share in a disposable pan (we will plate your dessert for you)

  • Love, Loss, and Lament

    A Sacred Night of Naming Our Sorrow
    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH - 6 PM

    Despite its name, the holidays do not give us a break from real life. In fact, pain is often felt more deeply when nonstop celebrating crowds out the freedom to express it. Between the laughter and busyness, we want to make space to quietly and prayerfully miss the people we've lost, acknowledge where we struggle to find joy, and borrow hope from those around us who understand both the light and the weight we carry. No registration needed—join us in the sanctuary at 6 PM.

  • Christmas Eve Services

    Celebrating Jesus’ Birth Together
    TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH - 4 and 6 PM

    You are invited to one of our two candlelight all-family services on Christmas Eve at 4pm and 6pm. Our identical services will include worship and time to reflect on the reality of Jesus through singing, Scripture, and a time of singing in candlelight. We will also have gift bags for kids, sweet treats, and ways for all of us to contribute to Imago Dei’s Advent Conspiracy Offering, going towards justice and mercy efforts locally and globally. All are welcome as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and worship him as King!

  • Christmas Day Dinner

    A Meal for Everyone
    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH - 2 PM

    As we’ve been able to do over the past years, this season we’ll be hosting a Community Christmas Dinner. Christmas day our doors will be open to anyone experiencing homelessness and for those of us that want to build relationships and experience celebration by serving and sharing a meal together in our Imago Community. Doors will open for fellowship and serving at noon. Sign up here to bring items or here to volunteer!