by Church @ 434 | Dec 22, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
We all have that one Christmas movie we love but are a little embarrassed to admit to. Today, the Church @ 434 staff is getting vulnerable! From “mushy” Hallmark romances and Bill Murray’s irreverent classics to Muppets and “shoot-em-up” holiday heists, we’re revealing the movies that make our holiday list (even if we watch them alone with a moose cup of eggnog).
What is YOUR secret Christmas movie? The one you don’t want anyone to know you like?
#ChristmasMovies #GuiltyPleasures #HolidayConfessions #ChristmasCountdown #Scrooged #EmmetOtter
by Church @ 434 | Dec 21, 2025 | Celebration Worship Series
Step into the “Christmas Shoppe” this holiday season! In this four-week series, we will visit a different themed shop each Sunday to connect everyday festive experiences with the deeper truths of our faith. From the warmth of the Coffee Shoppe to the wonder of the Toy Shoppe, the wisdom of the Book Shoppe, and the generosity of the Candy Shoppe, we will explore how the sights and sounds of the season point us toward community, joy, and the ultimate gift of God’s love through Jesus Christ.
by Church @ 434 | Dec 21, 2025 | Christmas Shoppe
It is the Sunday before Christmas. Our Christmas Shoppe this morning is The Candy Shoppe. There’s something magical about a candy shop at Christmas. The colors. The smells. The joy. Candy doesn’t solve life’s problems—but it reminds us that life is meant to be sweet. Christmas is far more than ornaments and decorations, it is about how we express our own love for Jesus as we celebrate His birth. The characteristics of God’s love are like the ingredients found in the best of candy and so today, in our visit to The Candy Shoppe we find the true meaning of Christmas all over again.
by Church @ 434 | Dec 20, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
Every year at 434, we gather around the Christmas tree to hear the legends of holidays past. But no story is more legendary—or more awkward—than Richard Israel’s infamous Duluth underwear gift. From “next-level” comfort to “parachute-sized” surprises, find out why Richard’s wife wasn’t exactly thrilled with her Christmas present. It’s the thought that counts… right?
#ChristmasFail #GiftGiving #HusbandFail #HolidayHumor #UnderwearStory #ChurchFamily
by Church @ 434 | Dec 19, 2025 | Chatting Around the Christmas Tree
From German pickles to… underwear? The staff at The Church at 434 is sitting down for another round of “Chatting Around the Christmas Tree,” and things are getting a little weird! Today, we’re diving into our memory banks to uncover the strangest, most unusual, and flat-out tackiest Christmas decorations we’ve ever seen (or owned).
Stick around to hear about the voice-activated squirrel that nearly gave us a heart attack and the “unique” tree topper that Scott’s family will never forget.
What is the strangest Christmas decoration you’ve ever seen?
#ChristmasTraditions #ChristmasDecor #FunnyChristmas #HolidayLaughs #ChristmasPickle
