Christmas | Ridgewood Church

For many people, the birth of Jesus was unexpected. An angel unexpectedly appeared to a virgin named Mary, to tell her she would give birth to a child who would be called the Son of the Most High. In an unexpected dream, an angel appeared to Joseph. He changed his mind about divorcing Mary and took her as his wife.

More angels unexpectedly appeared to shepherds to herald the birth of the Savior. Three wise men followed an unexpected star to find an unexpected King. And with unexpected mercy, Jesus went to the cross to give all who would believe in him, the unexpected gift of eternal life.

Come and celebrate "The Unexpected God" with us at Ridgewood Church this Christmas season!”

An Invitation from Pastor Paul and Wendi

Christmas Eve Services 3pm or 4:30pm

4420 County Road 101, Minnetonka, MN

Invite Your Friends and Family to Our Christmas Eve Services

This postcard makes it easy to invite your friends, family and neighbors to Ridgewood for Christmas Eve services. People often say that they came to church because they received a personal invitation from a friend. Pick up as many postcards as you like at the Ridgewood reception desk.

Tune in on Christmas Eve Morning for a Special Video Message

Because our Sunday morning service is moving to two afternoon times, Pastor Paul and Wendi have prepared a special video message for 10am on December 24. Watch-on-demand in the comfort of your home! It will be live-streamed on myrwc.org, the mobile app or Facebook.

Know Before You Go

Ridgewood Church will have moving, family-friendly candlelight Christmas Eve services. You can expect beautiful worship music and a compelling message for the occasion.

Childcare

Since the candlelight Christmas Eve services are designed for the whole family, there will be childcare available for the littlest of ones. Bring children under 2 years old to the nursery for childcare. Check them in when you arrive and we’ll take good care of them while the rest of the family celebrates in the service. We’ll provide activity bags for children in the service with lots of fun things to keep little ones busy.

Parking

We’d suggest parking on the north side of the church where there is ample, free parking.

What to Wear

Most people dress casually in jeans, shirts or sweaters. But hey, if you like to dress up on Christmas Eve, that’s okay too. Those in ugly Christmas sweaters will NOT be turned away. 🙂

Coffee Connoisseurs

First-time visitor time visitors are always entitled to a FREE coffee drink at our professional Coffee Cafe where we proudly serve Intelligentsia® coffee.

Worship Style

We usually open with prayer and worship to our Lord, Jesus. We sing together with the worship team leading songs and playing guitars, piano, keyboard and drums. A mix of current Christian music and hymns begin the service followed by a compelling message from our lead Pastor, Paul Johnson. We close with prayer and a song. The service lasts approximately an hour and 15 minutes.

Decorated for Christmas and Accessible

Ridgewood is decked out for Christmas and is beautifully designed with conversational seating where friendships develop. You’ll enjoy a beautifully remodeled church that is wheel chair accessible and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).