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Christmas at the orchard 2023

The True Light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

John 1:9

Join us this Christmas!

Christmas is upon us. Jesus, our “True Light” has come to bring goodness and light to the far corners of our communities and our world. 


Join us at The Orchard to attend Christmas services at any one of our six locations across the Chicagoland area or via livestream. Or join us for our special Christmas concerts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  


All service and concert times and locations are listed below.


May the light of Christ warm your hearts and may His love burn bright throughout the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

At The Orchard, we want you to have an idea of what to expect when you arrive. Come as you are and celebrate Christmas with us!

  • WHEN & WHERE ARE CHRISTMAS SERVICES OFFERED?

    1) In-Person Services: On Saturday, December 23 and Sunday, December 24 we are offering live worship services in 6 locations! See our special holiday services times below. There is no Christmas Day worship services offered. We invite all children to join the main service. No need to register for tickets. 


    ARLINGTON HEIGHTS: Saturday, December 23 | 5:30 pm & Sunday, December 24 | 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am


    BARRINGTON: Saturday, December 23 | 5 pm & Sunday, December 24 | 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am


    ITASCA: Sunday December 24| 10 am


    MARENGO: Sunday, December 24 | 3 pm


    NORTH SHORE: Sunday, December 24 | 9 am, 10:30 am 


    VERNON HILLS:  Sunday, December 24 | 9 am & 10:30 am


    2) Church Online:  For those unable to join us in-person at The Orchard for Christmas services, you’re invited to join us via livestream at any one of our 6 locations. Go here to select your campus.

  • WHEN & WHERE ARE CHRISTMAS CONCERTS OFFERED?

    ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

    The Rising Sun: December 8 | 7 pm & December 9 | 2 pm, 7 pm 

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    BARRINGTON

    Behold the Lamb: December 15 | 6 pm, 7:30 pm

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  • WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT CHRISTMAS SERVICES?

    Whether attending in-person or via livestream, Christmas at The Orchard is a place for the whole family to attend! Our services feature your favorite Christmas songs and hymns, sermons inspired from God’s Word to encourage you to grow in faith, hope, and love during this holy season and beyond. Services last approximately 60-70 minutes.

  • ARE THERE SPECIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN/TEENS?

    Programming for children is available at select locations during the worship services on Christmas weekend. See below for service times and information.  You are encouraged to bring your kids into the service with you, if there is no childcare available Christmas weekend. 

  • DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO ATTEND CHRISTMAS SERVICES?

    No! We are NOT asking our guests to register for our in-person Christmas Services. However, we do recommend arriving early to secure seats for you and your guests. 

  • WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES?

    We recommend that guests arrive 15 minutes prior to services, so that you can find a parking spot and find your seat in the Worship Center/Sanctuary. 

Invite a Friend

Invite a friend, co-worker, or family member to OUR Christmas Services!

Who is on your invite list this year? Tell friends and family about our In-person Christmas services and concerts or encourage them to watch via livestream from the comfort of home.


Use these fun downloads to invite your people! Download a social square or invite card and share!

In-Person Christmas Services Across Chicagoland

On Saturday, December 23 and Sunday, December 24, The Orchard is offering live Christmas services across all 6 of our locations! See our special holiday service times below. Childcare is available at select locations (notated with an asterisk), however all children are welcome to join the main service. No need to register for tickets.

Saturday, Dec 23 at 5:30 pm

Sunday, Dec 24 at 8, 9:30 am*, & 11 am*

Saturday, Dec 23 at 5 pm *

Sunday, Dec 24 at 8*, 9:30*, & 11 am*

Sunday, Dec 24 at 10 am

Sunday, Dec 24 at 3 pm

Sunday, Dec 24 at 9 & 10:30 am

Sunday, Dec 24 at 9 & 10:30 am

Christmas Concerts

Just as that first Christmas was marked by choirs of angels singing, so celebrate through familiar carols and Christmas hymns to the coming of Jesus. Enjoy these two spectacular Christmas concert opportunities.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

THE RISING SUN

December 8 at 7 pm

December 9 at 2 pm & 7 pm

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Barrington

behold the lamb

December 15 at 6 & 7:30 pm

Tickets

Watch Online

For those unable to join us in-person at The Orchard for Christmas services, you’re invited to join us via livestream at any one of our 6 locations. Go here to select your campus.

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