Alternative Christmas Fair 2026
Christmas and gift-giving go together. The tradition started when the Magi came to the manger with gold, myrrh, and frankincense to laud the birth of Jesus. In the present day, gift-giving often seems to exist only for the benefit of retailers and other entrepreneurs. Each Advent, through the Alternative Christmas Fair, Missions Council gives us the chance to take “trade” out of tradition and to return to the spirit of gift-giving that impelled those three very wise men long ago – to rejoice in the birth of the Messiah. Mission Council carefully selects several local and global mission projects each year. You may choose as many as you wish, make a donation as a gift to a friend or loved one, and send a card announcing your gift. Come and let Mission Council help you get in touch with your inner Magi. This year’s missions are:
Children Youth and Family Collaborative
Homeboy Industries
The People Concern
Upward Bound House
Wesley Foundation at UCLA / 580 Cafe
InnerChange/NOVO
CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant
Rights of Los Angeles)
Epworth Farm
In-person fair: Visit the tables in Simkins Hall celebrating this year’s featured missions.
Sundays, Nov 29, Dec 6/13/20 after worship in Simkins Hall
Join us on December 13th to learn more about each of these organizations through verbal presentations from each.
Online donations from November 27 – December 20
