Glory to God in the
highest heaven,
and on earth peace.
Join us this Christmas as we celebrate Jesus – Prince of Peace and reconciler of peoples. We’re celebrating BIG this year with lots of festive activities for the whole community to enjoy together!
Glory to God
in the highest
heaven, and on
earth peace.
Join us this Christmas as we celebrate Jesus – Prince of Peace and reconciler of peoples. We’re celebrating BIG this year with lots of festive activities for the whole community to enjoy together!
Songs of Hope
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
This Christmas, we’re kicking off the season with a special musical celebration! Join us for an incredible night of carols and worship featuring guest singer, Anthony Evans, and The Peoples Church Choir. We’ll be journeying through the Christmas story with brilliant vocal performances and fun opportunities to sing along together. Invite your family, friends, and neighbours too!
TIME: 7:30 PM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
COST: $5 Per Ticket
ANTHONY EVANS
Anthony Evans is an award-winning singer, song-writer, worship leader, and author. As a multi-faceted artist, he has been featured on top gospel charts, worked on Grammy-winning projects, and performed on renowned world platforms like the Hollywood Bowl and The Voice.
Christmas Eve Services
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24
Join us on Christmas Eve for our family services! We’ll be celebrating Jesus together with Christmas carols, and a devotional led by Pastor Brett McBride. Our hour-long services are for the whole family to enjoy together. All kids joining us will receive an activity bag filled with fun ways to engage throughout the service!
TIME: 4 & 6 PM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
PLEASE NOTE: Childcare will not be available on this day.
* Our 6 PM service will be Livestreamed.
Christmas Market
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
Experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season at The Peoples Church Christmas Market! Take a stroll through scenes from the Christmas story and meet some of your favourite farm animals at our petting zoo! Explore fair trade shops featuring ethical and sustainable gifts for everyone on your list as you enjoy tasty snacks from our local food trucks – including Jamaican Patty, BeaverTails, and more. We’re celebrating BIG this Christmas, so invite everyone you know!
TIME: 2-8 PM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
FUN FACT: We’re giving away FREE BeaverTails to the first 200 people!
REMEMBER TO:
- Check the weather in advance and bundle up accordingly.
- Bring your phone/camera to capture some great selfies and memories with the perfect festive backdrop!
Outdoor Lights & Nativity Display
THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Bundle up and come by our front lawn, at any time of the day, to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas! Come and be immersed in scenes from the Christmas story – moments filled with the radiant hope and joy of welcoming Jesus.
Christmas Day Services
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
Our celebration continues on Christmas Day! We’re gathering at our regular Sunday service times to worship together as one big family. Our Global Mission Pastor, Sandra Ryan, will be leading us through a devotional.
TIME: 9 & 11:30 AM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no TPC Junior Youth and TPC Kids programs on this day.
* Our 11:30 AM service will be Livestreamed.
Events
Songs of Hope
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
This Christmas, we’re kicking off the season with a special musical celebration! Join us for an incredible night of carols and worship featuring guest singer, Anthony Evans, and The Peoples Church Choir. We’ll be journeying through the Christmas story with brilliant vocal performances and fun opportunities to sing along together. Invite your family, friends, and neighbours too!
TIME: 7:30 PM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
COST: $5 Per Ticket
ANTHONY EVANS
Anthony Evans is an award-winning singer, song-writer, worship leader, and author. As a multi-faceted artist, he has been featured on top gospel charts, worked on Grammy-winning projects, and performed on renowned world platforms like the Hollywood Bowl and The Voice.
Christmas Market
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 3
Experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season at The Peoples Church Christmas Market! Take a stroll through scenes from the Christmas story and meet some of your favourite farm animals at our petting zoo! Explore fair trade shops featuring ethical and sustainable gifts as you enjoy tasty snacks from our local food trucks – including Jamaican Patty, BeaverTails, and more. We’re celebrating BIG this Christmas, so invite everyone you know!
TIME: 2-8 PM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
FUN FACT: We’re giving away FREE BeaverTails to the first 200 people!
REMEMBER TO:
- Check the weather in advance and bundle up accordingly.
- Bring your phone/camera to capture some great selfies and memories with the perfect festive backdrop!
Outdoor Lights & Nativity Display
THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Bundle up and come by our front lawn, at any time of the day, to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas! Come and be immersed in scenes from the Christmas story – moments filled with the radiant hope and joy of welcoming Jesus.
Christmas Eve Services
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 24
Join us on Christmas Eve for our family services! We’ll be celebrating Jesus together with Christmas carols, and a devotional led by Pastor Brett McBride. Our hour-long services are for the whole family to enjoy together. All kids joining us will receive an activity bag filled with fun ways to engage throughout the service!
TIME: 4 & 6 PM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
PLEASE NOTE: Childcare will not be available on this day.
* Our 6 PM service will be Livestreamed.
Christmas Day Services
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
Our celebration continues on Christmas Day! We’re gathering at our regular Sunday service times to worship together as one big family. Our Global Mission Pastor, Sandra Ryan, will be leading us through a devotional.
TIME: 9 & 11:30 AM
LOCATION: The Peoples Church
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no TPC Junior Youth and TPC Kids programs on this day.
* Our 11:30 AM service will be Livestreamed.
Invite Someone This Christmas!
Let’s take some time to consider and pray about who we can invite to join us for Christmas at Peoples. Think about those around you – in your own home, neighbourhood, school or workplace – who do you know or see? Who’s name comes to mind? As you pray, download and share our invitation PDF with a personalized note. You can also drop by our Connection Centre and pick up some invitation cards to share in your community!
Invite Someone This Christmas!
Let’s take some time to consider and pray about who we can invite to join us for Christmas at Peoples. Think about those around you – in your own home, neighbourhood, school or workplace. As you pray, download and share our invitation PDF with a personalized note. You can also drop by our Connection Centre and pick up some invitation cards to share in your community!
Global Peacebuilding Partners
1. LEARN
Read about our five global peacebuilding partners below and join us every Sunday in December for our Brighter series with Pastor Brett McBride. Each week, we will also be hearing powerful stories from our partners at I Live Again Uganda. You can revisit their stories on our YouTube Channel or by scrolling to the bottom of the page.
2. PRAY
Use our Advent Prayer Guide to join us in prayer as we prepare our hearts to celebrate and welcome Jesus together. Each week, we will be praying for our partners as we affirm the truth that when Jesus is at the centre of our lives, there is light that shines brighter and peace that transcends.
Prayer Guide PDF
3. GIVE
As we graciously receive guidance and inspiration from our partners to deeply understand our shared ministry of reconciliation, we too have the opportunity to join their work by giving generously this Christmas.
This Christmas, we’re coming together to raise $300,000 to support the peace and reconciliation work of our five global peacebuilding partners.
You can support the work of our five partners by designating your financial gift to our Christmas – Global Mission Fund.
Or simply text PEOPLESGIVE (one word) to 77-9-77.
If you are giving in person, please clearly indicate GLOBAL MISSION on your gift.
Thank you for your generosity!
I LIVE AGAIN UGANDA
COUNTRY: UGANDA
MINISTRY: EMPOWER & RESETTLEMENT
In Uganda, our partners at I Live Again (ILA) are working hard to restore peace among individuals, families, and communities after two decades of civil war. 1.3 million people were forced into internal displacement camps, and an estimated 60,000 children were abducted and forced to become child soldiers.
Through their ministry of healing, hope, and identity in Christ, ILA is journeying with hurting people towards peace and forgiveness.
Each Sunday in December, we will be sharing a new story from ILA of how the glory of God is shining brightly in the lives of people transformed by peace.
LEBANON SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
COUNTRY: LEBANON
MINISTRY: BREAD & SALT
Our partners at the Lebanon Society for Education and Social Development (LSESD) have initiated Khebz w Meleh (Bread and Salt), an inter-religious peace-building initiative. By bringing together youths from different religious backgrounds into guided interfaith forums around a meal and various community development projects, the initiative helps young adults gain the tools necessary for them to bridge the gap left behind by the civil war while becoming active agents of change in their communities.
Through showing their communities that youths from different religions can work together, they hope to not only influence the youths through the friendships they make, but also influence their communities and leaders, so that reconciliation is one step closer. By bridging the gap between religions, they also create opportunities for kerygmatic proclamation and the sharing of the good news of Christ.
FUNDACION DOULOS
COUNTRY: COLOMBIA
MINISTRY: REUNITED
Since a mass exodus began from Venezuela in 2014, about 2 million Venezuelans have settled in Colombia. Now, this massive influx of migrants and refugees is creating a backlash in Colombia, with some people unfoundedly blaming the newcomers for a host of problems presently facing Colombia, including rising crime, unemployment and the spread of COVID-19.
The situation is causing violent tensions to rise between Colombians and Venezuelan refugees which the church is attempting to address. Our partners at Latin America Mission are working alongside local churches to run sports-based programs which are providing an excellent context for peace-building support groups particularly among males and adolescents.
SIM (SERVING IN MISSION)
COUNTRY: NORTHERN AFRICA
MINISTRY: TRIBAL PEACEMAKING
The objective of this project is to promote peaceful co-existence among neighbouring clans in the northern region of Africa by introducing a biblical worldview about peace and facilitating a change of attitudes and traditions that foster violence. Our partners are working alongside believers to improve security, stability, and peaceful co-existence among neighboring clans and prevent spill-over of violence to the other tribes of the region.
I-EMERGENCE
COUNTRY: CANADA
MINISTRY: MOCCASIN LODGE
Our partners at iEmergence are actively working toward truth and reconciliation among Indigenous peoples of Canada, through building and strengthening relationships where Indigenous people feel valued and supported in their journey of well-being, and embrace their cultural identity. As Indigenous people experience a Creator-centered sense of well-being and belonging they will be able to find common ground with other peoples in culturally safe communities.
Global Peacebuilding Partners
1. LEARN
Read about our five global peacebuilding partners below and join us every Sunday in December for our Brighter series with Pastor Brett McBride. Each week, we will also be hearing powerful stories from our partners at I Live Again Uganda. You can revisit their stories on our YouTube Channel.
I LIVE AGAIN UGANDA
COUNTRY: UGANDA
MINISTRY: EMPOWER & RESETTLEMENT
In Uganda, our partners at I Live Again (ILA) are working hard to restore peace among individuals, families, and communities after two decades of civil war. 1.3 million people were forced into internal displacement camps, and an estimated 60,000 children were abducted and forced to become child soldiers.
Through their ministry of healing, hope, and identity in Christ, ILA is journeying with hurting people towards peace and forgiveness.
Each Sunday in December, we will be sharing a new story from ILA of how the glory of God is shining brightly in the lives of people transformed by peace.
LEBANON SOCIETY FOR EDUCATION & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
COUNTRY: LEBANON
MINISTRY: BREAD & SALT
Our partners at the Lebanon Society for Education and Social Development (LSESD) have initiated Khebz w Meleh (Bread and Salt), an inter-religious peace-building initiative. By bringing together youths from different religious backgrounds into guided interfaith forums around a meal and various community development projects, the initiative helps young adults gain the tools necessary for them to bridge the gap left behind by the civil war while becoming active agents of change in their communities.
Through showing their communities that youths from different religions can work together, they hope to not only influence the youths through the friendships they make, but also influence their communities and leaders, so that reconciliation is one step closer. By bridging the gap between religions, they also create opportunities for kerygmatic proclamation and the sharing of the good news of Christ.
FUNDACION DOULOS
COUNTRY: COLOMBIA
MINISTRY: REUNITED
Since a mass exodus began from Venezuela in 2014, about 2 million Venezuelans have settled in Colombia. Now, this massive influx of migrants and refugees is creating a backlash in Colombia, with some people unfoundedly blaming the newcomers for a host of problems presently facing Colombia, including rising crime, unemployment and the spread of COVID-19.
The situation is causing violent tensions to rise between Colombians and Venezuelan refugees which the church is attempting to address. Our partners at Latin America Mission are working alongside local churches to run sports-based programs which are providing an excellent context for peace-building support groups particularly among males and adolescents.
SIM (SERVING IN MISSION)
COUNTRY: NORTHERN AFRICA
MINISTRY: TRIBAL PEACEMAKING
The objective of this project is to promote peaceful co-existence among neighbouring clans in the northern region of Africa by introducing a biblical worldview about peace and facilitating a change of attitudes and traditions that foster violence. Our partners are working alongside believers to improve security, stability, and peaceful co-existence among neighboring clans and prevent spill-over of violence to the other tribes of the region.
I-EMERGENCE
COUNTRY: CANADA
MINISTRY: MOCCASIN LODGE
Our partners at iEmergence are actively working toward truth and reconciliation among Indigenous peoples of Canada, through building and strengthening relationships where Indigenous people feel valued and supported in their journey of well-being, and embrace their cultural identity. As Indigenous people experience a Creator-centered sense of well-being and belonging they will be able to find common ground with other peoples in culturally safe communities.
2. PRAY
Use our Advent Prayer Guide to join us in prayer as we prepare our hearts to celebrate and welcome Jesus together. Each week, we will be praying for our partners as we affirm the truth that when Jesus is at the centre of our lives, there is light that shines brighter and peace that transcends.
Prayer Guide PDF
3. GIVE
As we graciously receive guidance and inspiration from our partners to deeply understand our shared ministry of reconciliation, we too have the opportunity to join their work by giving generously this Christmas.
This Christmas, we’re coming together to raise $300,000 to support the peace and reconciliation work of our five global peacebuilding partners.
You can support the work of our five partners by designating your financial gift to our Christmas – Global Mission Fund.
Or simply text PEOPLESGIVE (one word) to 77-9-77.
If you are giving in person, please clearly indicate GLOBAL MISSION on your gift.
Thank you for your generosity!
Stories from I Live Again Uganda
Benson’s Story
Susan & Joseph’s Story
Benson’s Story | Extended
(viewer discretion is advised)
Martin and Alfred’s Story
Francis & Joel’s Story
Benson’s Story
Benson’s Story | Extended Version
(viewer discretion is advised)
Susan & Joseph’s Story
Francis & Joel’s Story
Martin and Alfred’s story
