Advent and Christmas at Lakeside

The Will to Dream

An Advent Season of Fearlessness and Hope

In a time when trust feels fragile and divisions run deep, The Will to Dream calls us into holy longing—a sacred desire for a world made whole. Rooted in prophetic imagination, this Advent we will confront despair, embody justice, and claim hope as a radical act. Together, we learn to dream not as escape, but as spiritual strength—shaped by the visions of Isaiah, the song of Mary, and the stories surrounding Jesus’ birth.

Read on for information about devotional materials, upcoming worship services and events, and ways to give back this holiday season.

Visit our Advent Website

Advent Theme Song

Be inspired by this original song written for this year's theme

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 30

First Sunday of Advent worship service

11:00 am

December 7

Second Sunday of Advent worship service

11:00 am

December 10

Longest Night Service

7:00 pm

December 14

Third Sunday of Advent worship service

11:00 am

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"Prepare Him Room"

5:00 pm

December 21

Lessons and Carols

11:00 am

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Caroling

2:00 pm

December 24

Christmas Eve Services

5:00 pm

9:00 pm

December 28

First Sunday After Christmas

11:00 am

January 4

Epiphany with Star Words

11:00 am

Daily Devotionals for Advent

The Printed Devotional

The Will to Dream Daily Devotional

The Will to Dream Advent daily devotional is available for free to anyone in the Lakeside community. Pick up a printed copy at the church or email us to request a PDF version. Click below and put 'Advent Devo' into the email and we'll ping it your way!

Request a Copy

or text Dream to (859) 328-1382

Advent Calendar

The Will to Dream

The Will to Dream Advent Calendar is available for free to anyone in the Lakeside community. This season companion begins December 1, with daily family-friendly practices that carry households through the Advent journey. Pick up a printed copy at the church or email us to request a PDF version. Click below and put 'Advent Calendar' into the email and we'll ping it your way!

Request a Copy

Worship Services and Events

Along with our traditional Sunday morning worship, join us for these special Advent services and events...

Service for Hope and Healing

Wednesday, December 10th

7:00 PM

The holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also be an especially dark or lonely time. Join us for this quiet and contemplative worship service, where we acknowledge our grief while also lifting the hope and light of Christ.

Prepare Him Room

Sunday, December 14th

5:00-7:00 pm

A family friendly night where we break bread together and then celebrate the story of Christmas through story-telling, singing, and inter-generational worship.

Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 21st

11:00 AM

A service celebrating the story of Christmas, as told through scripture, anthems, and carols.

Christmas Caroling

Sunday, December 21st

2:00 PM

A gathering of voices to share song and cheer with the community.

Christmas Eve 5pm Family Service

Luke 2:1-20 (Nativity story)

An intergenerational, 'come as you are' pageant for the whole family.

Christmas Eve 9pm Communion Service

A worship service including communion, choir, and candlelight.

Ways to Give Back

Community Dinner

December 6th

In partnership with First Christian Church in Covington, Lakeside will serve a meal to our neighbors in Covington! If you have questions about the sign-up, please reach out to Clay Deye, the coordinator of this meal effort!

Community Dinner Sign Up

Angel Tree

By December 9th

Angel Tree

Angel Tree will help the families from the Ludlow Resource Center - Ludlow Schools as well as the Brighton Center.

Please use the following links to view their wish lists. Items ordered from their lists will be automatically sent to the organization that you choose.

Ludlow Independent Schools Wish List

Brighton Center Wish List

Give with a Purpose

The Presbyterian Giving Catalog

If you have a cause that's close to your heart, you can find a way to help in the Presbyterian Giving Catalog.

Explore a wide variety of gifts that provide real and positive impact around the world — including aid for refugees, access to clean water and helping to end hunger.

Giving Catalog Website