SOUTHSIDE
SOUTHSIDE
METHODIST CHURCH
YOU'RE INVITED!
TO CHRISTMAS @ SOUTHSIDE
We are thrilled to invite you and your family to join us this year as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
From our Come to Christmas gathering and Community Christmas Event to joyful concerts, Movies on the Point, and our cherished Christmas Eve services, there’s something for everyone to experience the wonder of the season.
Together, we’ll sing, laugh, and embrace the joy of Christmas. Most importantly, we’ll invite God to work in our hearts — bringing light to dark places, hope to the hopeless, and His peace to the world.
Come celebrate the miracle of Christmas with us!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
SOUTHSIDE METHODIST CHURCH
We'd love for you to join us at Southside Methodist Church for a Christmas Eve tradition that everyone in your family will love.
Contemporary Service - 4:00 am
Traditional Service - 6:00 pm
Experience Christmas through special music, a live nativity, an inspiring message, and wonderful fellowship.
🎄Candlelight Service
🎄Christmas Music
🎄 Live Nativity
🎄 Family Photo Booth
🎄Fun Christmas Program for your kids
🎄Inspiring Christmas Message
This event is 100% FREE and open to the public!
We’d love for you to plan your visit today by hitting the “Plan Your Visit” tab below! We look forward to having you and your family with us this Christmas!
A VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Sunday, December 1st at 4:00 PM
Come enjoy the music of the holiday season with The Don Thompson Chorale. The Chorale is a local community chorus whose singers come from a variety of professional backgrounds, including legal, medical, education, and business, with member ages ranging from college to retirement. The Don Thompson Chorale is named after its first director and, 30 years later, continues “to create beautiful choral music and share it with as many people as possible.
Join us at Southside Methodist Church on Sunday, December 1st at 4 PM to celebrate the start of Christmas! Admission is FREE, and donations will be accepted. Bring a friend!
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
Sunday December 8th at 6:00 PM
Kick off the holiday season with us at Southside Methodist Church for our Community Christmas! Join us on Sunday, December 8th, for a free, family-friendly event full of festive fun.
The evening begins at 6:00 PM with the Nativity story that brings the Christmas to life.
Stick around for:
Christmas Crafts
Cookie Decorating
Hot Chocolate & Popcorn
A Fire Truck
Food Trucks (for purchase)
Santa and so much more!
Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit as we celebrate the joy of the season together. We can’t wait to see you there!
COME TO CHRISTMAS
Wednesday, December 11th at 6:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable night filled with joy, music, and community as we come together to celebrate with our HAPI School partners.
Enjoy performances by the talented Wolfson Choir, our own Southside Kids Praise Band, the adorable Littlest Angels, and so much more!
Dinner will be served, so don’t forget to RSVP to reserve your spot!
Bring your family and friends for a special evening of fun, fellowship, and heartwarming entertainment. We can’t wait to see you there!
MOVIE ON THE POINT
Friday, December 13th at 6:00 PM
Grab your blanket or lawn chair and join us for a festive evening under the stars! We're showing the holiday favorite The Grinch (2018), and admission is completely FREE!
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate and popcorn while you watch, and treat yourself to delicious options from our food trucks (available for purchase).
Bring the whole family for a fun and cozy night filled with holiday cheer! We can’t wait to see you there!
PIZZA, PLAY & PJS
Join us for a fun and festive evening at Southside’s 3rd Grade Christmas Story Play! Bring a friend, dress in your coziest PJs, and enjoy delicious pizza as we celebrate the season together. This new soon to be Southside tradition is a heartwarming way to share the joy of Christmas with family and friends. Don’t miss it!
MOVIE ON THE POINT
Friday, December 20th at 6:00 PM
Grab your blanket or lawn chair and join us for a festive evening under the stars! We're showing the holiday favorite Elf, and admission is completely FREE!
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate and popcorn while you watch, and treat yourself to delicious options from our food trucks (available for purchase).
Bring the whole family for a fun and cozy night filled with holiday cheer! We can’t wait to see you there!
This Christmas, your kids are in for an unforgettable time at our Community Christmas, Pizza, Play & PJs, Family Christmas Event, and so much more! Designed especially for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade, these fun-filled holiday events are packed with excitement and meaningful moments as they learn about Jesus in creative and joyful ways.
Parents, get ready for some amazing holiday fun your kids will love!
Embark on a season of joy and spiritual reflection with our daily Advent lessons, crafted with warmth and Christmas spirit! Immerse yourself in the daily inspiration, heartwarming stories, and holy reflections that resonate with the essence of Christmas and the celebration of Jesus Christ. Join us as we share the love and joy of the season together!
What to Expect
Have questions? We have the answers!
We have two services. 4:00 pm contemporary service and a 6:00 pm traditional service. There will be a live nativity after each service.
Free parking is located around the church on both San Jose Blvd. and Hendricks Ave. Handicap parking is also available.
Our Southside Children's Ministry team has prepared nursery care for children 0-3 years of age with a family reservation. Children older than three are invited to attend the service with their families and will need a seating reservation. If this will be your child’s first visit to Southside Kids, you can pre-register your child online. https://www.smcjax.org/kids/
We are located at 3120 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207
You can contact us at info@southsidemethodist.org with questions.