Tomorrow, December 13, at 7:00 p.m., join the Dayspring Choir, members of Cantilena and Euphony, and a small instrumental ensemble in this do-it-yourself sing-through of Handel’s MESSIAH. There’s no rehearsal involved, just come and sing this wonderful music—or just come and listen. This is a wonderfully informal and intimate way to experience one of the great works of Western music. Don’t miss it! (Admission by donation; $10 suggested)

We want to acknowledge that the holidays can be difficult. We hope and pray this year will be filled with joy and gladness. However, some of our days also may be filled with despair or loneliness or tiredness.

The Longest Night Service offers us a new way to look upon our times of emptiness and sorrow. We will be reminded that we have the promise of God’s everlasting love in the birth of the Christ Child. Our God will never forsake us even in the challenging times. There is hope and joy even in our weariness.

Please join us for The Longest Night Service this Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Our souls and spirits will be renewed during this hour of music, scripture, meditation and silence.

Dayspring Tempe is a drop-off site for the HopeKids Holiday Toy Drive again this year. New, unwrapped toys can be delivered to the box in the narthex by this Sunday, December 15, and will be delivered to Arizona families who have a child battling a life-threatening medical condition and are in financial need as a result.

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Dayspring will once again be filled with beautiful flowers on Christmas Eve. Each plant is given as a memorial to, or in honor of, a special loved one or friend. In addition, gifts may also be made to UMOM ’s Shelter for the Homeless in lieu of a plant. Both of these gifts will be listed in our Christmas bulletins, projected before services on Christmas Eve, and online. 

The cost of each plant is $20.00. This would also be a good guideline for your gift to UMOM’s Shelter, though any gift is welcome. The deadline is 12 noon on Thursday, December 19. Please fill out the form HERE or look for a paper order form in the Narthex on Sunday and return it to the Church Office.

We hope to see all Dayspringers in the sanctuary for service next Sunday, December 22, at 10am, when the Dayspring Children's Choir, Cherub Choir and Youth Choir will perform Sing With Us: The Christmas Story, arranged by Teresa and Paul Jennings! This performance is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. These groups have been working very hard to learn their music and script and can't wait to share it with our Dayspring family!

This year, during our Christmas Eve Celebrations, we are again collecting diapers, especially larger sizes 3 & 5, for AZCEND (Chandler Community Action Program). Please join us in spreading joy and meeting practical needs this festive season. How fitting that we collect diapers as we celebrate the birth of a child!

Join us at Dayspring Tempe on Wednesday, December 25, from 11:00am to 2:00pm for a warm and welcoming Christmas Potluck Brunch. The church will provide pancakes, fresh fruit, coffee, and lemonade, and we invite you to bring a dish to share. Enjoy a joyful atmosphere filled with laughter, new friends, and the spirit of the season. No need to RSVP—just come as you are, and we’ll make sure there’s a place for you at the table. Let’s share a meal, make memories, and celebrate the love and connection of Christmas together.

This holiday season, we are a dropoff location for the Charlie Project, collecting backpacks, jackets, blankets, hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, lip balm, and combs), and more to give to people experiencing homelessness, with a special focus on veterans who live on the street during the cold winter months. Please bring donations to the bin in the narthex by January 21. Learn more

Last weekend was our monthly Second Sunday service. We'd love your feedback - especially if you brought your dog! Please fill out our quick survey HERE!