Affordable Christmas at Trailhead Church

11/03/2022

It is with a bittersweet heart that we announce we will no longer be putting on our Affordable Christmas event.

Bitter because it was always such a fun and beautiful event, getting to meet and serve others in our community. Sweet because Trailhead Church is planning exciting, new ways to get the church involved with serving our community this holiday season.

Please follow our main Trailhead Church page to see any further updates there.

11/21/2021

Our friends at 222 Artisan Bakery will be providing meals to those in need or alone for free (or a donation) on Thanksgiving Day.

Every day is a day for thanksgiving.
I am thankful for a great community, the best customers, a super staff but foremost my fantastic children and grandchildren who keep me laughing.
Last year with all the craziness, we made Thanksgiving Dinners for those in need or alone or just because. All for a donation.
So just as last year, we will be doing the same.
On Thanksgiving morning between 8 and 11am, and while supplies last, we will again be dishing out a Thanksgiving meal for a donation.
These are still hard, crazy times. Some of you may be alone, not wanting to cook or just need a meal. We are here for you as you have been here for us.
Again, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health and in some cases till death do us part. We have all been in this 2020 and 2021 madness together and many of you have warmed our hearts.
We aren’t a fancy restaurant, but we will have a home style thanksgiving to hand out. Yes Turkey, Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Broccoli Casserole, Corn on the Cob, a dessert and of course Bread. Oh and my cranberry sauce went over pretty well last year so we will have it on the side again.
One more thing, if you can't get out or are too nervous to leave your home, we will drive it to you (if you are in the Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area).
You can even e-mail in advance to [email protected] and let us know to hold one or more for you (helps with the numbers).
Much Love and Thanksgiving,
Kimberli, Trevor and the rest of the staff at 222 Artisan Bakery

10/06/2021

We are figuring out what kind of event we will have the capacity to do safely this year. We will post when we have a solid plan.

11/19/2020

Due to COVID restrictions and seeking to keep everyone safe, we are not able to have the large, festive event we normally have.

We figured out an alternate way to still serve some families who we've had personal contact with, but we have hit our capacity for how many people we can practically serve this year, and registration is closed.

We hope our big event will be back next year in full force!

10/06/2020

Hello! Due to present circumstances, we are still figuring out if we will be able to hold our Affordable Christmas event this year, while being safe. Our team is working on figuring out a plan.

We will post an update when we know if we can have it this year.

10/01/2019

Affordable Christmas 2019 registration is now open!

Register here:

This year's event will be held on December 7, 2019 at Center Grove Church in Edwardsville. Families will be assigned a time the week before the event and breakfast and childcare will be provided while you shop. You will leave with wrapped gifts for each of your children. A $10 registration fee is co...

09/24/2019

11/08/2018

All of our registration spots for this year’s event have been filled. However, if you didn’t get signed up and remain interested in participating, you can sign up for our waitlist! This does NOT guarantee you a spot this year, but if any spots become available, you will be contacted. Again, if you register now until the event, you will NOT be guaranteed to participate, just added to the waitlist and contacted if we are able to serve more families!
Sign up for the waitlist here:

Affordable Christmas is an event that Trailhead Church holds annually to provide an affordable Christmas shopping experience for low income families/ single mothers. We collect donations from our congregation as well as from local business and people willing to serve the families in our community. T...

11/06/2018

We have 10 SPOTS left for this year's Affordable Christmas event! If you, or someone you know, may be interested in participating, now is the time to register!

Affordable Christmas is an event that Trailhead Church holds annually to provide an affordable Christmas shopping experience for low income families/ single mothers. We collect donations from our congregation as well as from local business and people willing to serve the families in our community. T...

09/19/2018

Registration is now OPEN for this year's Affordable Christmas event! Head to https://trailheadonline.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/163267 to sign up. 🎄

Affordable Christmas is an event that Trailhead Church holds annually to provide an affordable Christmas shopping experience for low income families/ single mothers. We collect donations from our congregation as well as from local business and people willing to serve the families in our community. T...

09/12/2018

Good morning everyone! We are busy working on this year's event on December 1st at Center Grove Church. Registration will be opening very soon and the link will be posted here as soon as you are able to register. Thank you! 🎄

12/01/2017

Affordable Christmas is TOMORROW! If you are registered to participate, please be sure to check your email for your assigned time and event information. We can't wait to see everyone!! 🎄