Sunday, December 7, 2025
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Families, mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this joy-filled Christmas Festival at Ward Church! It’s an extraordinary holiday experience designed to create lasting memories for all ages.
The morning begins with All Play Sunday (at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.), a festive service designed for all generations to worship and celebrate together.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the celebration continues across campus with:
🐴 Carriage Rides
🎨 Festive Crafts
📸 Photo Booths
🍪 Cookie Decorating
🐾 Petting Zoo
🍕 Pizza Lunch for $1
…and more moments of Christmas cheer.
Enjoy all the fun and stay for lunch. Pizza will be available for just $1 per person, so bring a dollar or two to grab a slice and enjoy time together as a family!
At 3 p.m., the joy continues with the Ward Christmas Concert, featuring the Sanctuary Choir and Ward Orchestra—a stirring musical celebration of Christmas.
Every part of the day is designed to bring families and friends together in the spirit of joy and wonder. Celebrate the story and season that reminds us of what Christmas is truly all about.
All Play Sunday celebrates the kind of community Jesus invites us into—one where generations come together, stories are shared, and love bridges every age and stage of life. This Christmas, experience the joy of belonging and the beauty of being together as we celebrate the birth of Jesus through fun, meaningful activities for all ages. Whether you’ve been part of a church for years or are just exploring faith, come discover the warmth of community and the wonder of Christmas—where everyone has a place and every generation shines.
All generations can participate in the Christmas Festival
There WILL be:
All Play Sunday worship services in the Sanctuary at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
Potter’s Wheel special needs ministry
Nursery, Preschool, and Special Needs Programming
There will NOT be:
Elementary programming
Middle School programming
Sunday Morning Groups for Adults
Q: Is lunch provided during the Christmas Festival?
A: Yes! We’re offering a pizza lunch for just $1 per person from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This small cost helps us cover food and supplies while still keeping the entire day accessible and family-friendly.
Q: Do I need to bring anything?
A: Just bring a dollar (or a few!) for each person in your family who’d like a slice. Cash is easiest, but we’ll also have a simple payment option available if needed.
Q: Is the rest of the festival free?
A: Absolutely! All activities—including crafts, cookie decorating, petting zoo, photo booths, and the Christmas Concert—are completely free. Only the optional pizza lunch has a small cost.
Join the fun and make the Christmas Festival shine! Help families decorate cookies, craft keepsakes, play games, meet friendly animals, enjoy rides, or keep the festival running smoothly. Every role spreads joy and helps create unforgettable holiday memories. Sign up to serve in Cookie Decorating, Crafts, Games, Petting Zoo, Train Rides, Carriage Rides, Facility Care, and more.
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SUNDAY SERVICES
Traditional: 9 a.m. + 2 p.m.
Contemporary: 10:30 a.m.
+ 4 p.m.
40000 Six Mile Rd
Northville, MI 48168
Phone: 248-374-7400
Fax: 248-374-3322
SUNDAY SERVICES
Traditional: 9 a.m.
Contemporary: 10:30 a.m.
27996 Halsted Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Phone: 248-482-7500
SUNDAY SERVICES
Contemporary: 10:30 a.m.
