Mark your calendars and be sure to join us on Sunday, December 17th, for our enchanting Christmas Pageant!
A Play Like No Other: This year's pageant will be truly unique. Our talented kids and youth are in the process of writing the script and will be performing their own heartwarming rendition of the Christmas story during the service. Be ready to be dazzled by their creativity and spirit. The show will be accompanied once again by a group of talented musicians from Berkeley High Jazz.
Feast and Festivities: After the pageant, it's time for our annual Christmas potluck and party. Bring your favorite dishes to share, and get ready for a delightful feast. And, of course, we can't forget the White Elephant Gift Exchange and Ornament Exchange – a chance to exchange fun and quirky gifts, spreading laughter and joy.
Children in Haven Kids will participate in an ornament exchange (please bring a wrapped ornament for each child). Children in Haven Youth (sixth grade and above) and adults will participate in a White Elephant Gift Exchange. Please bring a wrapped White Elephant gift for each adult/tween. We are hoping for a mix of re-gifted/silly/unique gifts, as well as purchased or more traditionally appealing gifts (no more than $20, please). Keep that in mind while you are preparing, and feel free to ask Leah or our Admin any questions.
Special Note: Now is the time to sign up for a dish you'd like to contribute to the Potluck! Please click on this link to choose how you'd like to participate. If you have a dish in mind and are open to making an alternative version for those in our community with sensitivities or allergies, that would be a wonderful way to showcase your culinary skills and express care for your fellow community members. We have a few members who are gluten and/or dairy-intolerant, so feel free to test your skills and try a new recipe for the party!
We also have a handful of random tasks following the service to help the party get started as quickly and smoothly as possible! Please check out this link to sign up for anything you're willing to help with!