25 Texts to Reach More People this Christmas.
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Why Texting Matters This Christmas
Christmas is one of the most exciting—and busiest—times in the church calendar. If you’re already using texting in your ministry, you know how powerful it can be. But at Christmas, it’s even more effective.
Below are 25 ready-to-send Christmas texts designed to help you invite, encourage, and connect all season long.
Whether you’re rallying volunteers or welcoming first-time guests, these text ideas will help you share the joy of Jesus in seconds, not hours.
25 Texts You Can Send Today
Invitations & Reminders
1. Invite to Christmas Eve Service
Audience: Entire congregation + guests
Example: “✨Christmas Eve is almost here! Join us at 5pm or 7pm as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Bring a friend—there’s room for everyone! 🎄”
When to Send: 1 week before, plus the morning of service
2. Advent Kickoff Reminder
Audience: Regular attenders
Example: “Advent begins this Sunday! Join us as we prepare our hearts for Christmas with our Advent series. We can’t wait to see you!”
When to Send: Friday before your Advent series begins
PRO TIP: The Advent season is also great for increasing engagement within your community. A weekly Advent Reflection Campaign can be sent out over text to keep people’s hearts and minds on the season.
3. Christmas Worship Night
Audience: Community & music lovers
Example: “🎶 You’re invited to our Christmas Concert this Saturday at 6pm! A night of music, joy, and holiday treats. Free for the whole family!”
When to Send: Monday of event week
4. Volunteer Reminder
Audience: Christmas Eve service volunteers
Example: “Hi [Name]! Just a reminder—you’re serving with the Greeter Team this Christmas Eve at 3:30pm. Thank you for making guests feel welcome!”
When to Send: 24–48 hours before
5. Children’s Ministry Reminders for Parents
Audience: Families with kids
Example: “This Christmas, kids can experience the joy of Jesus too! Children’s ministry is open during all services. Can’t wait to celebrate together.”
When to Send: Midweek before Christmas
6. Special Christmas Series Invite
Audience: Congregation + prospects
Example: “🎄 Join us this Sunday as we kick off our Christmas series: The Light Has Come. Hope, peace, joy, and love await!”
When to Send: 2–3 days before start of series
7. Christmas Eve Morning Service Reminder
Audience: Core members
Example: “Merry Christmas! 🎁 Join us for a short family-friendly service at 10am as we celebrate the birth of Christ.”
When to Send: Morning of Christmas Eve
8. Post-Christmas Schedule Reminder
Audience: Entire congregation
Example: “We won’t have service this week as we prepare for the new year. We’ll see you again on [next Sunday service date]. We can’t wait to start 2026 with you in worship! 🎉”
When to Send: The Friday or Saturday the week after Christmas
Encouragement & Discipleship
9. Daily Advent Encouragement
Audience: Entire church
Example: “Advent Day 1: ‘The people walking in darkness have seen a great light…’ (Isaiah 9:2) Let’s walk in His light today.”
When to Send: Each morning during Advent
10. Hope-Filled Reminders
Audience: Anyone in your database
Example: “No matter what you’re carrying, remember this: Jesus came to bring peace on earth—and peace to you. 💙”
When to Send: Midweek during each week of December
11. Christmas Devotional Link
Audience: Congregation
Example: “✨ This week’s Christmas devotional: Finding Peace in the Chaos. Read here: [link]”
When to Send: Monday mornings for the month of December
PRO TIP: Use the Gloo Broadcast feature to easily send text blasts to your whole congregation.
12. Prayer Prompt
Audience: Entire church
Example: “Take a moment today to pray for someone who needs hope this Christmas. 🙏 Who can you lift up right now?”
When to Send: Midweek in the weeks leading up to Christmas
PRO TIP: Share your link or QR code for your Prayer Request Inbox to gather prayers all month long.
13. Encouragement for Volunteers
Audience: Volunteer teams
Example: “We couldn’t do Christmas without you! 💛 Thank you for serving and shining the love of Jesus.”
When to Send: After volunteer shifts
14. Verse of the Week
Audience: Entire congregation
Example: “‘Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’ (Luke 2:11)”
When to Send: Mondays, to reinforce the message they have just heard on Sunday
15. Family Encouragement
Audience: Parents & families
Example: “Slow down tonight and light a candle together. Talk about the gift of Jesus. These are the moments kids remember.”
When to Send: Evenings midweek to center and support the families
16. Serving Opportunity Prompt
Audience: Congregation
Example: “Want to make Christmas special for someone in need? 🎁 Volunteer with our Toy Drive this Saturday. Sign up: [link]”
When to Send: Week before event
Giving & Outreach
17. Christmas Offering Reminder
Audience: Members
Example: “Your generosity fuels ministry all year. Consider a special Christmas gift to bless our community: [link]”
When to Send: Mid-December
18. Community Event Invite
Audience: Wider community
Example: “🎄 Free Christmas dinner at [Church Name] this Saturday at 6pm! Everyone is welcome—bring a friend.”
When to Send: 2–3 days before
19. Encourage Inviting Friends
Audience: Entire church
Example: “This Christmas, someone you know is waiting for an invitation. Who can you bring to service with you?”
When to Send: Week before Christmas Eve
20. Year-End Giving Reminder
Audience: Donors & members
Example: “As the year ends, prayerfully consider a tax-deductible gift to support God’s work in 2026: [link]”
When to Send: Last week of December
21. Toy Drive Reminder
Audience: Congregation
Example: “Your giving is going to make this season so special for the kids in our community. You can bring your donations to [location/time]. Thank you for making this possible!”
When to Send: Three weeks before donations end
Follow-Up & Connection
22. Thank Guests for Attending
Audience: Visitors on Christmas Eve
Example: “Thank you for joining us for Christmas Eve! We hope you felt welcome. Join us again this Sunday at 10am—we’d love to see you!”
When to Send: Morning after
23. Share a Sermon Link
Audience: Entire congregation
Example: “Missed the Christmas Eve service? 🎥 Watch it here: [link] and celebrate with us again!”
When to Send: Day after service
24. Invite to January Series
Audience: Everyone who attended in December
Example: “Start the year with us! Our new series, Fresh Start, begins Jan 7. Hope to see you there!”
When to Send: Week after Christmas
25. Personal Connection Text
Audience: First-time guests
Example: “Hi [Name], this is Pastor [Name]. It was wonderful having you on Christmas Eve! I’d love to see you again soon.”
When to Send: Within 48 hours of visit
PRO TIP: You can use Subaccounts on Gloo+ to create a text channel directly for your pastor, so they can have a more personal way to connect with congregants. You can learn how to set that up here.
How to Get Started
If you’re ready to put these ideas into action, here are three easy steps to make texting a consistent part of your Christmas communication:
Collect phone numbers — Use digital connect cards, event sign-ups, or QR codes during services.
Segment your audience — Families, volunteers, guests, and regular attenders all benefit from tailored messages.
Schedule your texts — Plan ahead so you can stay focused on ministry, not messaging.
A Joyful Christmas, Together
Christmas is the perfect time to share the hope of Jesus—and texting helps you do it with ease, warmth, and joy. A few short messages can open the door for connection, community, and changed lives.
If you want a simple way to send these texts (and hundreds more), try the Gloo free texting platform. It’s built for church leaders like you, so you can communicate faster, stay organized, and keep every message personal.
Start for free today and make this Christmas your most connected yet.
