For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
We invite our friends and neighbors — the entire community — to join us throughout December in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. We look forward to uniting our faith and voices with yours in word and song as we testify of the Son of God, the Savior of the World, and the Prince of Peace.
- December 10: First Presidency Christmas Devotional
- December 16: Jamaica Community Christmas Devotional
- December 24: Trilingual Christmas Eve sacrament meeting
- Caroling on Jamaica Avenue
Events will be held at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
89-58 163rd Avenue (at Jamaica Avenue) • Jamaica, Queens (map & directions)
Free parking (with validation) will be available in the 162nd Street Parking Garage.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 ▪ 2:00PM
First Presidency Christmas Devotional
Join us as we watch the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square perform holiday carols alongside messages from the First Presidency — modern apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ — and other worldwide leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square was formerly called the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 ▪ 6:00PM
Jamaica Community Christmas Devotional
We are inviting friends and neighbors of all faiths to join us for an evening of music and scripture as we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. See the program here »
Light refreshments will follow.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 ▪ 10:00AM
Trilingual Christmas Eve sacrament meeting
Join us and our Spanish-speaking friends from the Jamaica 2nd Ward on Christmas Eve for a worship service in three languages: English, Spanish, and French/Haitian Creole.
Real-time translation via headset will be provided.
Can’t make it on Christmas Eve? Join us throughout the month for our regular worship services.
Caroling on Jamaica Avenue
Bring Christmas cheer to our community and remind shoppers on Jamaica Avenue the real reason for the season. Everyone is invited to participate, regardless of faith background or musical ability (or lack thereof).
At the corner of Jamaica Avenue and 163rd Street (next to CityMD)
- Sunday, December 10 ▪ 12:30–1:30pm
- Saturday, December 16 ▪ 4:00–5:00pm
- Saturday, December 23 ▪ 4:00–6:00pm — refreshments will be provided to participants
