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Christmas resources for churches
Christmas can be one of the hardest times of year for single people. In our 2022 survey:
- 70% of respondents said they find at least some aspects of Christmas difficult.
- 63% said their church does nothing for those on their own on Christmas Day.
- 43% said the week between Christmas and New Year is a lonely time.
There are lots of practical things your church can do to help. Here are several resources to get started:
1) Watch our Christmas webinar
Our Christmas webinar is the best place to start for understanding why Christmas can be a difficult time, and practical tips for churches.
If you are single yourself, there are also ideas on how you can be part of the solution and help to welcome others too.
If you're short on time, download the powerpoint slides for a summary of the training content.
Watch the webinar Download the powerpoint
2) Top tips and prayer points for churches
We also have a short list of top tips, as well as prayer points for churches on how to pray for single people this Christmas.
3) Christmas Examen for single individuals
Our Christmas Examen is a resource to help individuals to connect with God, reflect on 2023 and look forward to the New Year with hope.