Share the Joy.
“It’s more blessed to give than to receive.” –Acts 20:35
The joy of Christmas was never meant to be kept to ourselves. Because God first gave to us, we have the opportunity to share that joy with others. This Christmas, let's give generously and spread Christmas cheer throughout our community. Across our campuses, we will be sharing gifts with families and partners that we walk with all year long.
This Christmas, Brighton is helping parents in the Beechwood Neighborhood share Christmas cheer with their own families. We all know Christmas can be expensive, and giving gifts can quickly become a burden for families. Together with our Beyond partner, 441 Ministries, we're opening a Christmas Store where local parents can shop for new toys at prices well below retail and pick out the gifts they know their kids will love! The Christmas Store embodies Acts 20:35, letting parents experience the joy of giving without going into debt.
People at the Brighton Campus can purchase and donate toys, help set up, or serve at the Christmas Store.
Questions? Email Luan Souza at lsouza@northridgerochester.com
Brighton Campus
Christmas Store with 441 Ministries
How You Can Help
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Take a round prayer ornament from the tree in the Gathering Room to pray for families by name. Pray for the families who will shop at the Christmas Store and the volunteers who will serve them. Pray that the store opens the door for new families to connect with 441 Ministries, receive ongoing support throughout the year, and discover how much Jesus loves them!
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Purchase new toys (no used items, please) and drop them off at the Christmas tree in the Brighton Gathering Room before the end of November.
Gift ideas:
Building sets (LEGO, magnetic tiles)
Dolls and action figures
Arts and crafts
Board games and puzzles
Outdoor toys (balls, jump ropes, scooters)
Stuffed animals and blankets
Books for all ages
Headphones, speakers, and handheld games
STEM and science kits
Musical toys
Makeup and nail kits
Cars, trucks, and trains
Baby toys
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Welcome families, help them shop, or wrap gifts on December 11 or 12.
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Build shelves, price, and organize toys the week before the store opens.
Brighton Campus Gift Collection
November 8 - November 30
The Christmas Store
121 Greeley St, Rochester, NY 14609
Open Hours
Friday, December 11th | 4–8 PM
Saturday, December 12th | 12–4 PM
Rochester Campus
CarePortal Families
Throughout 2026, the Rochester Campus CarePortal Team has partnered with families in crisis within five miles of our church. Our team meets the physical needs of local children and families that Monroe County CPS knows about but can’t fully support. This Christmas, we're reconnecting with these families to show them they have not been forgotten.
People at the Rochester Campus can purchase, donate, and deliver gifts. Specific needs can be found in the lobby starting Thursday, October 29th.
Questions? Email Steve Pike at spike@northridgerochester.com
How You can help
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Take a round prayer ornament from the lobby Christmas tree and pray over the name on the ornament.
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Take a paper gift ornament listing requested gifts for a child or adult.
Purchase the requested items and follow the instructions on the back of the ornament. Some gifts need to be wrapped, while others should remain unwrapped.
Attach the ornament to the gift so it gets to the right person!
Return your gift by Sunday, Nov 29 to the Rochester Campus lobby
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Help us deliver gifts to families this Christmas! Sign up here to make deliveries. Most gifts will be delivered on Sunday, December 6.
Rochester Campus Gift Collection
October 29 - November 30
Gift Delivery
Sunday, December 6
Webster Campus
Collection Drive for Our Local Partners
Webster is gathering everyday essentials for three local partners we walk alongside year-round: Caring Choices, Open Door Mission, and CarePortal. Every item you bring goes straight to the families and neighbors these partners serve. This Christmas, we're taking the opportunity to bless our neighbors and the organizations that work year-round to support them!
Questions? Email Jason DeGraaff at jdegraaff@northridgerochester.com
How You Can Help
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Pick an ornament off of the Christmas Trees in the Webster lobby with a person’s name on it.
Pray over the name on the ornament, representing someone we have served this past year through the CarePortal ministry.
Put it on your tree and pray together as a family for this person as you hang it up each year.
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Pick an ornament from the Christmas Trees in the Webster lobby labeled diapers or wipes.
These are for families experiencing an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy.
Purchase those items.
Bring them to the Webster Campus lobby by December 20.
Learn more about Caring Choices
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Pick an ornament from the Christmas Trees in the Webster lobby labeled bed frame, mattress, bedding, or pillows.
Choose items via our Amazon Wishlist
Order items to your home.
Bring them to the Webster Campus lobby by December 20.
Learn more about CarePortal
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Pick an ornament off the Christmas Trees in the Webster lobby labeled Hygiene Kits.
Put kits together as a family or Community Group.
Have different group members purchase different items.
You can compile them together while doing a Christmas party.
Put them in gallon zip-lock bags.
Label each bag for male or female.
Items to include in the Hygiene kits:
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste (Full Size)
Shampoo (Full Size)
Bar of Soap
Deodorant (Men’s/Women’s)
Feminine Hygiene (Liners, Tampons)
Disposable Razors & Shaving Cream
Facial Tissues
Learn more about Open Door Mission
Webster Campus Gift Collection
November 22 - December 20
