Christmas at Elmwood

CHRISTMAS

at ELMWOOD

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Sundays at 10:30 am

3615 Chelmsford Rd NE, St Anthony Village, 55418

Join us this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of the One who is making all things new.

We know that coming to a church for the first time can be intimidating, so we've set up a process to make your experience as seamless as possible! When you click any of the "plan my visit" buttons on this page, it will ask you to fill out some simple contact information, and from there, someone on our team will reach out and answer any questions you have. When you arrive, we'll meet you at the door!

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You are invited to join us!

Christmas Cookie Exchange

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th

1:00 - 3:00 PM

✅ Exchange delicious, homemade cookies with others.

✅ Get your own copy of the Elmwood Christmas Cookie recipe book.

✅ Decorate and eat your own cookies on the spot.

✅ Enjoy hot cider and other snacks.

✅ Join in special activities and crafts for kids!

Whether you bring cookies to exchange or not, you are invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall for this free, family-friendly event!

Please RSVP if you would like to be a part of the exchange.

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Cookie Exchange FAQ

How many cookies should I bring for the exchange?

For the exchange, plan to bring three dozen (36) of your favorite Christmas cookies. You can even mix it up and bring more than one kind of cookie!

How many cookies will I get in the exchange?

You'll leave with the same number of cookies you came with! (More if you count the ones you decorate and eat during the event 😉). We’ll provide plates and plastic wrap, and each person will be able to take home a few of each kind of cookies. If you would like to bring them home in your own container, feel free to bring one along!

What if I have food allergies?

If you have food allergies, you're not alone! There will be allergy-friendly (gluten, dairy, and peanut free) cookies available to decorate during the exchange, and there will be a few allergy-friendly options available for the exchange.

Do I have to be there the whole time?

Nope! The event is from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, but you can come and go anytime during that period.

Where do I send my recipe?

For each kind of cookie you bring, please send an email to Pastor John so we can add it to the Elmwood Christmas Cookie Recipe Book! A Word document or recipe typed out in an email is the easiest format for us to work with. Please do not send pictures of a handwritten recipe since it will add significant administrative work on our end ☺️

Email to: john@elmwoodchurch.org

NextGen Christmas Program

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th

10:00 AM — Donut holes, coffee, hot chocolate

10:30 AM — Christmas program during the service

Don't forget to wear your ugly Christmas sweater 🤩

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Christmas Eve Service

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 4:00 pm

If you are looking for a way to escape the noise and the hype of the holiday season and be reminded of what Christmas is all about, you'll want to join us for Christmas Eve. This candle-lit service will include traditional Christmas hymns, a children's message, and a short meditation on how Jesus is the one who is making all things new.

🎄 A simplified nursery will be provided in the Fireside Room for ages 0-2.

🎄 Kiddos can grab a kid activity bag from the back wall of the sanctuary.

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BONUS:

🗓️ Save the date for this January event! 🗓️

Budgeting Workshop.

Saturday, January 10th,

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

If you want to live with financial freedom and become more generous than you thought possible, you'll want to join us for our upcoming Budgeting Workshop! In partnership with Thrivent Financial, this event will give you the tools to create or fine-tune an existing budget, which is the foundation of a financially healthy life.

Make this the year you take control of your finances! The workshop includes:

✅ A presentation on budgeting best practices from licensed financial advisors.

✅ Time to fine-tune and update your existing budget or start a budget from scratch if you don't already have one.

✅ Take-home resources to help you become and remain generous and financially healthy.

✅ Free lunch, provided by Thrivent.

✅ Free childcare is provided, but space is limited.

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Hosted in the Elmwood Church Fellowship Hall.

3615 Chelmsford Rd NE, St Anthony, 55418

Budgeting Workshop FAQ

Does the workshop cost anything to attend?

Nope! This event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided by Thrivent Financial.

What if I don't already have a budget?

If you don't have a budget, this event is for you! The goal of the workshop is to give you the tools to create a healthy and sustainable budget, and to give you dedicated time to work on it. You don't need to have a budget in place to get something out of this event.

If I already have a budget, why should I attend?

If you already have a budget in place, you know that it will need to change from time to time based on your season of life and other circumstances. We believe it's a great practice to look over your budget once per year and make corrections as needed. The Budgeting Workshop gives you the chance to do just that! Even if you've had a budget in place for a long time, you will benefit from a refresher on the basics, and from time to work on your budget in the moment.

Do I need to prepare anything in advance?

To get the most out of the workshop, you'll want to do some work before you arrive. (This is especially true for those who are creating a budget for the first time.) It will be greatly beneficial to look at the last three months of your expenses to see what you spend in the following categories:

Mortgage / Rent	Transportation	Clothing	Daycare
Medical / Dental	Property Taxes	Traveling / Vacation	Credit Card Debt
Household Repairs	Phone / Internet	Utilities	Car Loan / Insurance
Food	Entertainment	Insurance	Personal Allowance
Health / Gym	Student Loan Debt	Retirement / Investments	Savings
Tithing / Charitable Giving	Technology	Restaurants	Gas

IMPORTANT NOTE: We know that gathering all this data for the first time can be intimidating and can feel like a huge undertaking! You don't need to know what you spend in each of these categories down to the cent. especially if you're creating a budget for the first time, just get a rough number.

Is Thrivent there to sell something?

No! Through their generosity program, Thrivent gives back to the community by resourcing workshops like this that increase financial literacy and generosity in people's lives. Don't worry, this won't be like the "short presentation" you signed up for at a resort one time 😜

You can learn more about Thrivent here — https://www.thrivent.com/about-us

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

If you have questions, please email Pastor John at john@elmwoodchurch.org. Feel free to shoot us a text message at (651) 661-5315.

This free event is open to the public, but requires an RSVP.

Need directions to Elmwood?

3615 Chelmsford Rd NE, St. Anthony Village, MN 55418

What should I wear?

When you arrive at Elmwood, you'll experience a casual environment. Some people wear jeans (including Pastor John 🤓), some wear T-shirts, some wear dresses, and some wear button-up shirts. No need to dress to the nines, unless you really want to!

We can wait to meet you!

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Still have questions?

Don't hesitate to contact us!

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