Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

“Let it Shine!”

Christmas at Hope Ankeny

With 10 services spanning four days, we’ve made sure there is plenty of room to invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to hear the story of Jesus’ birth. Come and see!

Saturday Dec. 21 | 5:00pm
Sunday Dec.22 | 9:00 and 11:00am and 5:00 pm
Monday Dec. 23 | 3:00 and 5:00 pm
Tuesday Dec. 24 | 1:00, 3:00, 5:00 and 7:00pm

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Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect during this year’s services:

  • An inspiring Christmas message by Pastor Scott
  • Special musical offerings by the Hope Worship team
  • Classic Christmas carols, including “Silent Night” by candlelight
  • Quality childcare for infants and toddlers age 3 and under 
  • Children’s activity bags containing coloring pages and crayons will be available for all children (pick them up in the Commons before service)
  • Free cookies in the Commons before and after all services
  • Festive photo ops throughout the building
  • Lunch will be served in The Harbor immediately following the Sunday, Dec. 22, 11:00 am service

Volunteer Opportunities

From ushering, greeting and cookie servers, there are many ways for you to get plugged in and help us welcome everyone to Christmas at Hope!