This Christmas season, we invite you to celebrate the Good News of Great Joy for All People—a message that has echoed through the ages since the angel proclaimed it to the shepherds on that holy night. The birth of Jesus Christ is a gift that brings hope to every heart and joy to the world.
Whether you’re new to our church or have been part of our family for years, you are welcome to join us as we reflect on the wonder of His love and share in the joy of the season.
Together we will take time to celebrate the true reason for the season: Jesus Christ, who came to bring joy to all. Because of this Good News, we can embrace the deep, lasting joy that transforms lives—not just at Christmas, but every day.
Join in the festive cheer at London Carols and sing along to all your favourite Christmas songs! This joyful two-week event illuminates the timeless Christmas story through the eyes of our no-so-humble Shepherd, Ebenezer, in a retelling that invites us all to draw closer to Jesus Christ, the hope for all humanity.
One of the attributes of our church community is its kind-hearted and generous spirit. While Christmas brings joy for many, it’s crucial to remember that some may be grappling with isolation, displacement, financial difficulties, poor health, or grief. Through our Christmas Giving initiative, we can show our Saviour’s love and kindness by extending our generosity to those both within and outside our community.
Below, you’ll find information about the local partnerships we are supporting this Christmas and ways you can contribute and become involved. Let’s unite to spread the love of Christmas, making a difference in our local communities.
We’re on a mission to create hampers across the UK, spreading love to those in our community who could use extra support during this season. If you’re eager to lend a hand, please get in touch with your group leader or Location Pastor for more information on how you can get involved.
We’ve joined forces with several local partners in each of our locations to strengthen initiatives aimed at helping our local communities this holiday season. Simply choose a location below to discover what we’re up to and learn how you can contribute to these heart-warming efforts.
We’re supporting Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid this Christmas, providing gifts for women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse. Please help us by purchasing the following items: Fluffy socks, make up sets, toiletry sets, perfume, hair straighteners, pyjamas, blankets or supermarket vouchers.
Please bring your gift to church by Sunday 8th December
Refugee Response and Greenlight
We want to bless 150 young refugees with beanies and toiletry sets. These young people are either unaccompanied or have little family network. These young people are either unaccompanied by a parent/guardian or have little family network
Through Greenlight we’d love to bless 100 people in our city who are street homeless, by providing sleeping bags. This is to offer practical support and dignity whilst they are navigating extreme circumstances.
Please send the gift to our hub:
Hillsong Refugee Response
35 Little Russell Street
London WC1A 2HH
Excellence In All
To provide 150 gifts for children who are visiting their parents who are in prison. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Please purchase a gift via the wishlist below and the items will be sent directly to the charity.
All gifts need to be provided by Sunday 8th December please.
Bethany Christian Trust
This year we are supporting Bethany Christian Trust who are committed to ending homelessness in Edinburgh. We would love to provide; Warm sleeping bags, waterproof jackets, new socks, new underwear, toiletries (deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, shower gel, and shampoo.)
Please use the wishlist below and note that gifts are due by Sunday 15th December
This year we are maintaining our support for our range of community partners and seek to provide 135 gifts for people on our doorsteps. Please join us as we bless; babies in need of neonatal support, young people in housing crisis, the elderly and women who’ve experienced domestic violence.
Please purchase via this wishlist and please note that items are due by Sunday 15th December.
The Princess Project
Providing 100 gifts for mums and dads. They help families to thrive by providing a holistic package of physical, emotional, social and spiritual support. They aim to give a helping hand and a listening ear to those who are in need of a little extra support and to provide one-to-one support, mentoring and friendship.
Please purchase via this wishlist and please note that items are due by Monday 9th December and will go directly to The Princess Project
Savera
Join us this year as we continue to serve our community partner Savera. Savera are an honour based violence service working with a range of vulnerable people from all backgrounds. This year we’d love to bless the men and women that they support with dressing gowns.
The best way to support us to achieve this is through financial giving.Please do so by Friday 20th December.
Causeway
This year we’re continuing to support our community partner Causeway.
Causeway supports survivors of modern slavery across the North East. For many, this will be their first Christmas spent in warmth and safety and some may never have received a Christmas gift.
Would you help us to give survivors of slavery a Christmas to remember by making sure no adult or child goes without a gift this season.
Please note that items need to be purchased by Sunday 15th and need to be sent directly to Causeway.
We’re supporting young male adults from migrant communities between the ages of 17- 21years.
As a church we would like to shine a light on the challenges they face by showing them that we are thinking of them during this winter season and empowering them to choose a specific gift they would like.
We would welcome gift cards to be loaded with £15 - £25 each from the following stores:
Amazon, Sports Direct, JD Sports, WH Smith, Sainsburys and Tesco.
Oxford Hub
This year we’re continuing to support our community partner The Oxford Hub with 50 gift hampers. We’ll be supporting solo mums with gifts to help keep costs down, and also families who are in financial hardship with games for children.
Please join us through purchasing items from this wishlist by Friday 20th December.
This Christmas, we are partnering with the Kennet Federation, which supports two primary schools in Reading. These schools work tirelessly to provide food, clothing, and life essentials to over 60 families facing significant financial challenges. During the festive season, they’re going the extra mile by providing Christmas presents and hampers for these families—and we’re stepping in to help!
Please support by:
Donating to Christmas Hampers: Every contribution matters, whether it’s a single item or a full hamper set, just drop them off at our Collection Points at one of our Sunday services at Reading Rep Theatre.
Using the Amazon wishlist below to purchase a gift for a child this Christmas.
Join Our Present Wrapping Evenings – Help us wrap gifts and hampers on December 4th, 11th, and 18th of December as we prepare to bring joy to these families.
Safe Families
Join us this year as we partner with Safe Families to support vulnerable families in our local area.
Safe Families provide a range of holistic care and support to strengthen families and prevent children from entering the care system.
This year we would love to provide luxury food and gift hampers to bless our local community.
Please find a list of items required and once purchased, bring to church by Sunday 15th December
Rise
Once again, we’re supporting Regenerate-Rise who support the elderly and isolated in Southwest London. Please choose from the gift list below to bless this community.
SPEAR
Please join us as we support SPEAR again too.
SPEAR empower people experiencing homelessness in Southwest London to find secure accommodation, and work towards a positive future. This year we would love to provide 80 gifts suitable for men and women such as:
- General toiletry items for those living on the streets
- Warm items - hats, scarves, gloves
- Travel mugs, books, and items for homes - picture frames, blankets, cushions etc.
Gifts can be brought to church up until Sunday 15th December
Contribute online in under a minute by using your mobile number or email. It’s a fast and secure method to manage your giving conveniently.
Download the “Hillsong Give” App for iPhone or Android devices. Choose your location and select the specific initiative you wish to support.
Gift Aid is a valuable initiative of the UK Government, allowing charities to receive an additional 25p for every £1 donated by UK taxpayers. This boost is achieved by reclaiming the basic rate of tax already paid on your donation. When you make a Gift Aid Declaration, the total value of your donation can increase, and it won’t incur any extra cost to you.
When you make a donation online or via our Giving App, we’ll guide you through the process of registering and claiming Gift Aid. For those who prefer giving through a standing order or bank transfer, we have provided an online declaration form, which can be accessed below.
If you choose to contribute via bank transfer or by using an envelope during one of our weekend services, we’ll request that you create your personal 7-character Giving ID. You can craft this unique identifier using your initials, birthdate, or any combination of characters that suits you.
Hillsong Church UK is registered with the UK Fundraising Regulator
Charity Number 1120355
