Christmas at Good Shepherd

As we approach the Advent season, we invite you to share in the joy, hope, and love that comes with the birth of our Savior. This is a time for celebration, connection, and generosity. At Good Shepherd, we have several opportunities for you to engage in meaningful giving, participate in festive events, and attend inspiring worship services that bring our community together.

Worship & Celebration

Join us as we come together in worship, reflection, and joy this season. This time of year offers a chance to gather, reflect, and celebrate the blessings in our lives and the gift of Christ’s love. We welcome you to be part of these meaningful moments with our church family.

Encounter Christmas XVI

This Christmas, give yourself the gift of quiet reflection and peace at Encounter Christmas—an offering designed to help you unplug from the busyness and noise of the world. This year, we’ll celebrate Magnifcant, embracing the posture we see from Mary in response to the promise of Jesus coming into the world.

Join us for this meaningful time of worship at the following service times:

Thursday, December 11 at 7:00pm
Friday, December 12 at 7:00pm 
  • In person or online
Save Your Seat
Sat, December 13 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Last Buddy Break of 2025

Each month, we are honored to provide a space where children of all abilities and their families can enjoy a well-deserved break. All children are welcome, and volunteers are always needed to help make this event a success. Please reach out to Jen Fosdick, Disability Minister, for more information.
Sun, December 21 at 3:00pm

Blue Christmas Service

Our Blue Christmas Service offers a comforting space for families and individuals navigating sorrow during the holiday season. We recognize the tension of a season filled with joy and anticipation for Jesus’ birth while carrying the weight of life’s challenges—loss, divorce, addiction, estranged relationships, and more. Join us for an evening of prayer, Christmas music, and reflection as we acknowledge our pain and entrust it to Jesus. 
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"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer."
– Romans 12:12

Contact Pastor Pamela Palmer for more information.

If your family would benefit from Disability Ministry support during this service, please reach out to Jen Fosdick for more information.

Sun, December 21 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Student Christmas Party

Open to all middle & high school students! On December 15th, during our typical gathering time, we’ll celebrate Christmas together.
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  • 6:30pm – 8:15pm
  • Good Shepherd Church — 1310 Shepherd Dr, Naperville

For more information, reach out to:

Max Schiewe
Middle School Ministry Leader

Collin Puckett
High School Ministry Leader
Tues, December 23

Christmas Eve-Eve Service

Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate Christmas Eve a day early! If you call Good Shepherd home, or will be traveling on Christmas Eve, join us on December 23rd. By attending early, you’ll help make room for guests and newcomers on Christmas Eve, creating a welcoming space for all.
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Wed, December 24

Christmas Eve Services

Join us for Christmas Eve services as we prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ! Christmas Eve is a wonderful tradition at Good Shepherd, and we would love for you and your family to be a part of it.
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  • 11am* -Family Service
  • 1:30pm & 3:15pm* -Contemporary Worship
    • Please Note that Our Nursery Will be staffed during the 3:15 service, but is open for every service for parents to bring their own children if they desire.
    • Disability Ministry Support is available at the 3:15 service. Please let us know you plan on coming to this service.
  • 6:00pm & 7:30pm* -Traditional Worship
    • Please Note that Our Nursery Will be staffed during the 6:00 service, but is open for every service for parents to bring their own children if they desire.
    • Disability Ministry Support is available at the 6pm service. Please let us know you plan on coming to this service.
  • 11:00pm* - Candlelight Service
*: Indicates Service Will Be Livestreamed
Sun, December 28  at 9:00am* & 10:45am

Christmas Sunday Service

Join us for special family-oriented Christmas Sunday services. We’ll come together in the Sanctuary to worship, enjoy fun activities, and explore deeper truths from classic Christmas stories. Feel free to bring the whole family in pajamas or your favorite ugly Christmas sweaters—whatever makes you feel comfortable!
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We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you and your family!

Give the Gift of Hope

Gifts of Impact

In this season of giving, every act of generosity, big or small, becomes part of a greater story: God’s story of redemption, compassion, and joy. Let’s open our hearts and extend God’s love across the street and around the world. Together we can bring hope, joy, and light to those who need it most. Whether it’s a shoebox, critical supplies, a bag of food, or a simple gift, let’s make this season one that changes lives.
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Lutheran Social Services Gifts For Children In Foster Care | Final Collection December 8
Children living in the foster care system come from extremely difficult circumstances and often feel forgotten, especially during holiday time. We want to change that! Good Shepherd has adopted a list of 25 children from Lutheran Social Services to foster love in their hearts this Christmas! Select a child from our list, and shop for gifts on their wish list. Return your gifts by December 14 or sooner. In this season of
hope, join us in letting these children know they are seen, loved, and valued by God and us! Select a child to shop for HERE.
Cherish Watoto Kenya Christmas Essentials Meal Kit | Final Collection December 21
Join us in filling a bag of hope! In Nairobi, Kenya, 240 children we love at Cherish Watoto are finishing their school year. While about 60 live on campus, most return to families in nearby slums—many surviving on just $2 a day. During the
holiday break, countless children may go without a daily meal.
You can help close that gap. Each filled food bag provides a family with nourishment and reminds them they are seen, loved, and not forgotten.

Together, let’s share God’s love in a way that truly sustains life.
With just a few simple clicks you can gift a food bag for families in Nairobi.
  • Click on this LINK
  • Enter your donation amount. The suggested donation is $40 for a food bag for one student and $70 to provide a family-size food bag for the student's entire family.
  • In the memo line, click the drop-down box and select Holiday Food Bag.
  • Select your payment option and that’s it! You just helped give an impactful gift to feed a student and their family this Christmas.
Serving Opportunities

Help Make Christmas Special at Good Shepherd

Christmas at Good Shepherd is a meaningful and memorable experience, made possible by God’s provision and the dedication of our volunteers. Help us make Good Shepherd a place of belonging for everyone this season.

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