Join Us for Decorating Night & Chili/Soup Cook-Off! 🎄

Saturday, December 6 at 5:00 PM • Open Arms Community Church, 71 Congress Street

There’s something special about gathering as a church family to prepare our space for the Christmas season—but this year, it’s more meaningful than ever. For the first time, we’ll be decorating our new building for Christmas! We can’t wait to fill 71 Congress Street with lights, beauty, laughter, and the joy of the season.

And of course…
It wouldn’t be Decorating Night at Open Arms without our Annual Chili & Soup Cook-Off! 🌶🍲🔥

🎄 Let’s Make Our New Home Shine

Everyone—kids, teens, adults—is invited to help transform our lobby, auditorium, stage, hallways, and kids’ spaces into a festive celebration of Jesus’ birth. Whether you’re great with a ladder and lights, or prefer fluffing garland and placing ornaments, there’s a place for you to serve and belong.

Decorating Night is one of our favorite traditions because it’s hands-on, relaxed, and full of connection. Serving side-by-side draws us closer—and seeing the church beautifully prepared for the season brings so much joy.

This year, decorating our permanent home at 71 Congress Street is going to feel extra meaningful. Let’s fill it with warmth, beauty, and memories.

🍲 Annual Chili & Soup Cook-Off

Think your chili is unbeatable? Convinced your soup recipe should be legendary?
Bring your best—and earn bragging rights for the entire year!

We’ll have tasting cups, voting cards, and plenty of friendly competition as we crown:

🏆 Best Chili
🏆 Best Soup

Whether you’re entering a pot or just coming hungry, you’ll enjoy some incredible food and even better company.

👨‍👩‍👧 Bring the Whole Family

Decorating Night is super family-friendly. Kids can help with ornaments, enjoy taste-testing, and be part of building the warmth and beauty of our church home.

📅 Event Details

📍 Location: Open Arms Community Church — 71 Congress Street, Bradford, PA
📆 Date: Saturday, December 6
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
🍲 What to Bring: A pot of chili or soup if you’re entering the competition… and a willingness to have fun and help decorate!

❤️ Let’s Celebrate the Season—Together

This is more than decorating and food—it’s a moment to come together as a family, celebrate what God has done, and prepare our hearts and our church for Christmas.

See you Saturday at 5 PM as we deck the halls, share some incredible food, and make our new building sparkle for the season!