THE HEART OF THE SEASON 2025

The holidays are a meaningful time to reach out, lift others up, and share the hope of Jesus with our community. Whether it’s through serving, inviting someone in, or finding peace in the middle of the season’s busyness — there’s a place for you here.

Explore upcoming events and opportunities to love God, love others, and serve the world this Christmas.

Surviving the Holidays | November 21

Friday, Nov. 21 • 5:30PM • Ashkum Campus

The holidays can be especially hard when you're grieving. This one-night event offers comfort, encouragement, and hope to help you through the season. You don’t have to walk this road alone. Everyone is welcome — you don’t need to have attended GriefShare before to participate. Sign up at the Welcome Center or at mytrinity.tv/gsholidays

Campus Decorating | November 23

Volunteers of all ages are needed to help decorate our Ashkum, Goodland, and Watseka campuses after services. If you’d like to take part in preparing our spaces for the season, please sign up at the Welcome Center!

Heritage Woods Angel Tree | November 23- December 14 

This Christmas, our Watseka Campus is partnering with Heritage Woods Assisted Lifestyle Community to bless their residents through a special Angel Tree. Pick up a tag from the tree and help make the season brighter for a senior in our community. Please return wrapped gifts by December 14. Questions? Please reach out to Vanessa at the Central Office. What a beautiful way to share Christ’s love and joy with others this Christmas!

Gratitude Service | November 26

Wednesday, November 26 • 6:30 PM • Ashkum Campus 

Join us for a heartfelt evening of Scripture and Song as we give thanks to God for His goodness. This special Community Thanksgiving Service will bring together local churches and friends to worship and give thanks as one body. We’d love for you to reach out and invite your friends and neighbors to join in this evening of gratitude and praise. Let’s come together as one community, united in gratitude and praise.

Friendsgiving Potluck | November 27

Thursday, November 27 • 1:00 PM • Ashkum Campus

Come share food, fellowship, and gratitude this Thanksgiving — everyone’s welcome! Turkey will be provided; just bring a favorite side or dessert to share. Whether you’re part of our Trinity family or simply looking for a place to belong, we’d love to have you join us. Sign up at the Welcome Center or online mytrinity.tv/friendsgiving to let us know you are coming! 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing | November 28-29 

This Christmas, support our community by ringing the Salvation Army bell—90% of funds raised stay local. Sign up for a one-hour slot as a family or individual at the Watseka Welcome Center.

Advent | November 30 - December 24

Join us starting November 30 for an Advent journey, “Why Do We Call It Christmas?” Together we’ll reflect on the colors and symbols of Christmas and how each one points us to Jesus—our life, our light, our Savior, and our King.  At the same time, Ashkum Campus AYM will host a special Advent series for PreK–8th grade, Sunday evenings from 6–7:30 PM,  Nov. 30–Dec. 21. Kids will enjoy worship, snacks, games, and crafts—all centered around the wonder of Christmas. Open to families from all campuses!

Campus Christmas Card | November 30 

Share the Joy of Christmas with Your Church Family! Starting December 1, mail or bring a family Christmas card to display at your campus as a warm greeting to your church family. Let’s celebrate being a church family this holiday season!

Children’s Christmas Programs

Experience the wonder of Christmas through the voices of our JAM Children. Bring your family and friends to share in this reminder of the true reason we celebrate: the birth of Jesus, our Savior.

Ashkum Campus • December 14 • 9AM 

Watseka Campus • December 21 • 9AM 

“Carols & Candlelight” Christmas Eve Eve Service

Ashkum Campus • December 23 • 6:30PM 

Join us for coffee and cookies following the service. 

Christmas Eve  Services

Goodland Campus • December 24 • 4:30PM 

Watseka Campus • December 24 • 6:30PM 

Join us for coffee and cookies following both services.