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The gift of Christmas

Writer, speaker, and activist Rachel Gardner shares an uplifting seasonal message in the heart of Blackburn, getting us to reflect on the real gift of Christmas. This filmed micro-sermon has been created to enrich your Christmas services, our gift to you!

Bible Christmas Inspiration
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21st November 2025
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Does hunting for the perfect gift spark equal parts panic and excitement? Never mind the toll on your purse! Rachel Gardner believes the perfect Christmas gift has already been given, as she shares in this inspirational thought.

This filmed micro-sermon has been created to enrich your Christmas Carol Service.

To download this video head to our Christmas service resource page.

For ideas of how to incorporate this film into your Church Celebrations, head over to the Proximity Christmas Service resource page. There you’ll find an off-the-shelf service idea pack, filled with sermons, readings, lyrics for carols, spoken word, games, and ideas for interactive prayer. Our Christmas gift to you!

 

Written by

Rachel Gardner

Rachel’s been working with young people for more than two decades and has authored several books. She’s a leader of St Luke’s, a church serving a deprived neighbourhood in Blackburn, an Ambassador for Home For Good and Director of Partnerships at Youthscape.

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