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December 6-7, 2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate Christmas with friends and family at Gordon’s campus. From hot cocoa to the joyous Christmas Gala, Christmas at Gordon is everything merry and bright. Let your heart be light with us this season!

Campus Lighting Festival

Saturday, December 7
 

Outdoor Activities | 3-6 p.m.
Clarendon Commons

In front of the A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel
The Campus Lighting Festival is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season! This one-night event offers cocoa, hayrides, the campus tree lighting and musical performances by campus partners. Invite your family and friends for this wonderful community event, the tree lighting will be at 4:45 p.m.

Christmas Marketplace | 3-6 p.m.
Sunnyside, Lane Student Center

Get ready for our student and staff Christmas Marketplace! Shop unique handmade gifts, festive treats and holiday decor created by these talented artists and crafters. It’s the perfect place to find something special while supporting the campus community!

Christmas Crafts | 3-6 p.m.
Chester's Place, Lane Student Center

Join us in Chester's Place for some family fun! This year, Gordon's Community Engagement Office is partnering with Thrivent for a heartwarming service project. We'll be designing and packing bags of food for local organizations who come alongside our neighbors in need. And the fun doesn't stop there - make a bead ornament or do some coloring before you leave! We ask that children are accompanied by an adult.

Bookstore Hours | 12-6 p.m.
Lane Student Center

Find the perfect Christmas gifts at the Gordon Bookstore! From cozy apparel to the classic Gordon-branded mugs, there’s something for everyone on your list. Shop local and make this holiday season extra special!

Dining Hours | Lane Student Center
Hungry? You can grab a bite to eat in Lane Cafe, open from 5-7 p.m. Or head downstairs to Gillie's, open from 1:30-7 p.m. You can't go wrong either way!

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The Christmas Gala

Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7
7:30 p.m.
A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

The 34th Annual Christmas Gala is an event you will not want to miss. Tickets for both evenings will go on sale on November 1 and they sell out fast!  

INFO & TICKETS

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