Gift giving is just one of the many joys of Christmas. Whether it’s a Secret Santa gift, a treat for your neighbor, or a toy drive, gifts are everywhere this time of year. But between the long shopping lines, wish lists, and wrapping paper, it’s easy to miss the reason for the season. Every good gift we give and receive points back to the first and best one: God’s one and only Son, Jesus. This Christmas, we invite you to receive His gift with thankful hearts and share His love with others!

Scroll down for details about our Christmas Eve Candlelight Services and worship services during the holidays at each of our campuses.

Christmas Events

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10 NOV
Houston's First Events | Surviving the Holidays

Surviving the Holidays

Nov 10, 2026 @ 6:45p — Cypress

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15 NOV
Houston's First Events | Christmas on Mission Collection Day Sienna

Christmas on Mission Collection Day Sienna

Nov 15, 2026 @ 8a — Sienna

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22 NOV
Houston's First Events | Christmas on Mission Collection Day The Loop

Christmas on Mission Collection Day The Loop

Nov 22, 2026 @ 8a — The Loop

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22 NOV
Houston's First Events | Christmas on Mission Collection Day Downtown

Christmas on Mission Collection Day Downtown

Nov 22, 2026 @ 9:30a — Downtown

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04 DEC
Houston's First Events | Navidad en Familia

Navidad en Familia

Dec 4, 2026 @ 7p — Houston's First en Español

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04 DEC
Houston's First Events | The Promise: A Christmas Concert Experience

The Promise: A Christmas Concert Experience

Dec 4, 2026 @ 7p — Downtown

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10 DEC
Houston's First Events | The Special Story

The Special Story

Dec 10, 2026 @ 7p — The Loop

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11 DEC
Houston's First Events | The Story — Toymaker

The Story — Toymaker

Dec 11, 2026 @ 7:30p — All Campuses

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12 DEC
Houston's First Events | The Story — Toymaker

The Story — Toymaker

Dec 12, 2026 @ 2:30p — All Campuses

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12 DEC
Houston's First Events | The Story — Toymaker

The Story — Toymaker

Dec 12, 2026 @ 7:30p — All Campuses

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13 DEC
Houston's First Events | The Story — Toymaker

The Story — Toymaker

Dec 13, 2026 @ 6:30p — All Campuses

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Holiday Worship Services at Houston's First

You're invited to gather with us throughout the holidays!

The Loop

Sun, Nov 29
9:15a, 11a & 4p

Thanksgiving Weekend

  • Speaker: Brian McCormack
    Executive Director, Breakaway Ministries, Texas A&M University
  • No Life Bible Studies
  • Programming (childcare) available for ages 3 and under; No Thru the Roof Special Needs Programming
Thu, Dec 24
1p, 3p & 5p

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Services

  • Speaker: Pastor Gregg Matte
    Senior Pastor
  • No programming (childcare) available for children of any ages; No Thru the Roof Special Needs Programming
  • ON TV
    KHOU 11 @ 8p
    KPRC 2 @ 10:35p
Sun, Dec 27
9:15a, 11a & 4p

New Year's Weekend

  • Speaker: Mikado Hinson
    Champlain for Houston Texans
  • No Life Bible Studies
  • Programming (childcare) available for ages 3 and under; No Thru the Roof Special Needs Programming

Cypress

Sun, Nov 29
9:30a, 11a & 4p

Thanksgiving Weekend

  • No Life Bible Studies
  • Programming (childcare) available for Birth–Kindergarten
Thu, Dec 24
11a, 1p, 2:30p, 4p & 5:30p

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Services

  • Speaker: Pastor Jason Swiggart
    Cypress Campus Pastor
  • No programming (childcare) for children of any ages
Sun, Dec 27
9:30a, 11a & 4p

New Year's Weekend

  • No Life Bible Studies
  • Programming (childcare) available for Birth–Kindergarten

Downtown

Sun, Nov 29
9:30a & 11a

Thanksgiving Weekend

  • Speaker: Giancarlo Callejas
    Downtown Campus Student & Outreach Minister
  • No Life Bible Studies
  • Programming (childcare) available for ages 4 and under
Thu, Dec 24
3p

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Services

  • Speaker: Pastor Leon Brooks III
    Downtown Campus Pastor
  • Programming (childcare) available for children 4 years old and under
Sun, Dec 27
9:30a & 11a

New Year's Weekend

  • Speaker: Pastor Leon Brooks III
    Downtown Campus Pastor
  • No Life Bible Studies
  • Programming (childcare) available for ages 4 and under

Sienna

Sun, Nov 29
8a, 9:30a & 11a

Thanksgiving Weekend

  • Speaker: Mark Cox
    Sienna Campus Student Minister
  • No Life Bible Studies
  • Programming (childcare) available for ages 3 and under
Thu, Dec 24
1p, 2:30p, 4p & 5:30p

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Services

  • Speaker: Pastor Malcolm Marshall
    Sienna Campus Pastor
  • Programming (childcare) available for Birth-Kindergarten at every service except 1p.
Sun, Dec 27
9a & 10:45a

New Year's Weekend

  • Speakers: Brandon Ayers (8a & 9:30a)
    The Loop Campus Minister to Young Single Adults & Metro
    Mikado Hinson (11a)
    Champlain for Houston Texans
  • No Life Bible Studies
  • No programming (childcare) available for children of any ages

Houston's First en Español

Domingo, 29 de Noviembre
1p
The Loop Campus (Worship Center)

El Fin De Semana De Acción De Gracias

  • Orador: Jaime Londoño
  • No habrá Estudios Bíblicos
  • Habrá cuidado para niños menores de 3 años.
Jueves, 24 de Diciembre
1p
The Loop Campus (Worship Center)

Navidad

  • Orador: Pastor Gregg Matte
  • Servicio A La Luz De Las Velas
  • No habrá cuidado de niños
  • Habrá dispositivos de traducción para el mensaje
Domingo, 27 de Diciembre
1p
The Loop Campus (Worship Center)

El Fin De Semana

  • De Año Nuevo
  • Orador: Carlos Witt
  • No habrá Estudios Bíblicos
  • Habrá cuidado para niños menores de 3 años.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE ON TV

Thu, Dec 24
KHOU 11 @ 8p
KPRC 2 @ 10:35p