Athens Church · December 2026

Welcome to Christmas in Athens

A girl catching snowflakes at Christmas in Athens

Christmas is our favorite season to gather.

All December long, Athens Church is celebrating the birth of Jesus with special Sundays, a new series, and Christmas Eve services for the whole family.

Whether you've been with us for years or this is your first time, there's a seat saved for you. Bring your family, bring a friend, and come celebrate the Christmas season with us.

See What's Coming Christmas Eve Times

Starting December 6

Three Special Sundays

Every Sunday in December brings something extra to look forward to. Join us at 9:15 or 11:00am at our Atlanta Hwy and Beechwood locations.

Christmas Photo Sunday

Dress up the family, or grab your friends, and stop by our Christmas photo set before or after service. Leave with a free photo for this year's Christmas card.

Hot Chocolate Sunday

Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and all the toppings. It's on us. Grab one on your way in and stay a while after service.

Sounds of Christmas

Slow down and soak in the season with live Christmas music all around the building. Grab a coffee and enjoy the sounds of Christmas.

Our Christmas Series

Christmas is worth waiting for. In this three-week series, we'll look at the people who waited and watched for the promised Messiah, and what their anticipation teaches us about the hope we have in Jesus today.

December 6, 13 & 20 · In person

Clay Scroggins is with us

We're excited to welcome Clay Scroggins in person all three Sundays of Anticipating Christmas. Don't miss a week, and bring someone with you.

Thursday, December 24

Christmas Eve

“A Savior has been born to you”Luke 2:11

Christmas is a season filled with joy and traditions with the people we love. But in the middle of all the celebrating, life can still feel complicated. We all have things we wish were different, questions we can't quite answer, and hopes for what could be. The good news is, the very first Christmas brought a message of hope that is just as meaningful for us today. This Christmas Eve, join us as we celebrate the wonder of Christmas and discover why this story is still such good news today.

Atlanta Highway

9:00 & 11:00am

10 Huntington Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Beechwood

4:00 & 6:00pm

196 Alps Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Worship leaders singing on stage at Christmas

What to expect

65 minutes

We will have a 65-minute service that includes worship music, candle lighting, and a teaching.

Speaker

Josh Bayne

Josh will be sharing the message of hope from the very first Christmas: “A Savior has been born to you.”

Childcare · Babies–PreK

Waumba Land

Waumba Land will be available at all service times.

Christmas Eve

Welcome to Christmas in Athens