CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES AT RICHWOODS
- Tuesday, December 22 at 6 PM
- Wednesday, December 23 at 6 PM
- Thursday, December 24 at 2 PM | 4 PM
What to Expect When You Visit
What should I wear?
Whatever you’re comfortable in. There’s no dress code at Richwoods.
Will I be singled out or put on the spot?
Never. You can sit back, relax, and take in the service at your own pace. If you do want to meet someone, ask a question, or learn more about Richwoods, stop by the Connection Point in the Commons before or after service.
How do I get there and where do I park?
We are located at 8115 N Knoxville Avenue in Peoria.
You’re welcome to park anywhere in the Richwoods parking lot. Parking can fill up, so additional parking is available next door at Green Chevrolet.
Accessible parking, entrances, and restrooms are available. Inside the Worship Center, designated wheelchair spaces are located throughout the room so you can sit alongside the people you came with rather than being limited to an aisle or separate section.
If there’s anything we can do to make your visit easier, contact us before you come, and we’ll be glad to help.
What is available for my kids?
We offer safe, fun, and age-appropriate environments for children 5 and under during all Christmas Eve services. Check-in is quick and easy at the giant tree in the center of the building. If you prefer to keep your children with you in the main service, they are always welcome!
We recommend arriving about 15 minutes before service if this will be your first visit so you don’t have to rush through the safety and emergency information collection process — we need this to care for your child well.
Join Us Throughout December
Come on Sunday mornings throughout the Advent season at 8:30 or 10:30 AM as we prepare our hearts for Christmas:
- Sunday, December 6 — Home Brings Hope
- Sunday, December 13 — Home Brings Peace
- Sunday, December 20 — Home Brings Love
Advent Engagement Opportunities
Looking for ways to step in, serve, and give back this season? Here’s what’s happening throughout Advent at Richwoods:
- Throughout November
- Order a Richwoods blanket
- Submit a recipe for the Richwoods Taste of Home Cookbook
- Sign up to serve on Team Christmas, including preparation work
- Sunday, December 6:
- Pick up your family advent kits, Richwoods Christmas card, and Taste of Home cookbook
- Take home a yard sign
- Drop off donations in the Commons to spread the transformational power of hope to one of our missions partners
- Sunday, December 13:
- Cozy Sunday: Wear your Christmas jammies and bring your favorite mug or a blanket to get comfortable at home amongst the peace that God provides
- Pick up pre-ordered blankets
- Sunday, December 20:
- Visit the Letters to Jesus mailbox installation as we express gratitude for the ways we felt Jesus’ love throughout 2026
- All Month:
- Write the name(s) of the people you’re inviting Home to Christmas at Richwoods on a gift tag in the seat backs
- Mail or drop off your family’s Christmas card for our display wall
- Sign up to donate homemade cookies for Christmas Eve Services
- Step in to help make Richwoods a welcoming home during a Christmas Eve Service
Invite Someone Home for Christmas
You don’t need a fancy theological argument or a perfect speech to invite someone to Christmas Eve. Most people show up because someone they care about simply asked.
When you reach out to a friend, neighbor, or family member this week, try asking a simple, honest question: ‘Will you come with me to a place that I love, simply because you love me?’