Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season at The Journey starting November 30, with an Advent sermon series titled, The Arrival.
This Advent, we invite you to step into the story of The Arrival—a journey that reminds us God comes to us even when life feels heavy, chaotic, or uncertain. In a season often filled with expectations, pressure, and longing, we’ll explore how hope can break through when it feels impossible, how peace can find its way into anxious minds, and how joy is often closer than we realize.
We’ll also reflect on what it means to experience a love so vast and unearned that it reaches us right where we are—even when we feel unworthy. Together, we’ll uncover the ways God’s presence arrives in our everyday lives, quietly transforming ordinary moments into encounters with grace, hope, and light.
Come journey with us this Advent and rediscover the promise of The Arrival—a love that finds us, restores us, and reminds us we are never alone.
Saturday, November 29 | 10 AM–1 PM
Help us deck the halls as we get The Journey ready for the Christmas season! Join us for a festive morning filled with Christmas music, coffee and donuts, and plenty of holiday cheer.
All are welcome—bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit as we brighten the church together!
If you plan to join us, please RSVP here.
If you have any old Christmas trees with pre-lit white lights that you’re looking to recycle or donate, we would be happy to take it! Please reach out to Pastor Shannon at slawson@thejourneyhbg.org to coordinate.
Friday, December 5 | 6-8 PM
Get ready for Journey Jingle Jam, a Christmas celebration for the whole family! Spend a festive evening enjoying music, interactive games, and holiday fun as we kick off the Advent season together at The Journey.
This night is all about making joyful memories with your family and community. And to top it off, we’ll wrap up the evening with cookies and hot cocoa! Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to share! Mark your calendars—don’t miss this special night of Christmas cheer!
RSVP for this event here.
Sunday, December 7 | 5-8 PM
Join us for an evening of reflection, story, and connection as we kick off Advent. We’ll gather for food and fellowship before exploring themes of fear, risk, loss, and what love looks like in Advent.
Hear Stephanie Duncan Smith’s story, author of Even After Everything, engage with reflection stations, and leave with an invitation to carry Advent’s message forward.
This Advent retreat is for anyone holding space for grief and hope this Advent season—all are welcome to join. Stephanie will be sharing stories from her first pregnancy loss on the winter solstice, just as the world was preparing to celebrate its most historic birth on Christmas.
Take a pause this Advent season and experience hope, love, and the promise of the season.
RSVP for this event here.
Christmas Eve at The Journey!
Join us for two special candlelight services as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Family Service | 5 PM – A kid-friendly candlelight experience with special elements just for little ones.
Traditional Service | 7 PM – A classic and heartfelt service to reflect on the wonder of the season. The Starters Room will also be open.
Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers, and stay after for Christmas cookies and refreshments!
We can’t wait to gather with you and honor the joy of our Savior’s birth.
The Journey celebrates an annual online-only worship experience called Sabbath Sunday. Each year, the Sunday after Christmas we host an online-only worship experience and give our faithful leaders and teams a Sunday to rest and be with family. This year, we celebrate Sabbath Sunday on Dec. 28. Join us virtually for our worship experience– sleep in or wake up late and stream our service online!
We can’t wait to meet you! Let us know you’re coming so that our hospitality team and staff can welcome you!
