GAITHERSBURG, MD — Church of the Redeemer invites the Maryland community to celebrate the holiday season with special Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve services across its Gaithersburg and Frederick campuses. The church will host multiple services to accommodate families and provide opportunities to worship and ring in the new year together.
"It's a wonderful time of year, and we can't wait to celebrate with you," said Pastor Dale O'Shields, Senior Pastor of Church of the Redeemer. "Come out with your family and friends on Christmas Eve for a very special service, and join us again on New Year's Eve to ring in the new year with your church family."
Christmas Eve Services
Church of the Redeemer will host Christmas Eve services on Wednesday, December 24, at both campuses:
Gaithersburg Campus: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Frederick Campus: 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Children's ministry is available for ages 3 and under at all services. The 5:00 PM service at the Gaithersburg campus will feature sign language interpretation and traducción al español (Spanish translation). Shuttle service will be available at both locations to assist with parking.
New Year's Eve Services
Ring in 2026 with Church of the Redeemer at special worship services on Wednesday, December 31:
Gaithersburg Campus: 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 11:00 PM
Frederick Campus: 9:00 PM, 11:00 PM
Children's ministry is available for grades 5 and under at the 7:00 PM service at the Gaithersburg campus. Shuttle service will be available at both locations.
About Church of the Redeemer
Founded in 1986 by Pastor Dale and Terry O'Shields, Church of the Redeemer began as a response to God's call, inspired by the passage found in Isaiah 41:8-20. What started as a small gathering has grown into a thriving multicultural and multigenerational church with multiple campuses throughout Maryland, just north of Washington, D.C.
Under the continued leadership of Senior Pastors Dale and Terry O'Shields, the church's mission is to connect people to God and His church, help people grow into fruitful, faithful followers of Jesus, and enable them to sow back into the Kingdom of God. The church is committed to communicating the wonderful news of Jesus Christ and believes in the power of God's Word to change lives.
Church of the Redeemer offers contemporary worship services with engaging, practical teaching from Pastor Dale O'Shields. The church provides comprehensive ministries for all ages including; children's programs (RKids), youth ministry, young adults (RYA), marriage and family ministry, Celebrate Recovery, and various outreach initiatives. The church also offers sign language interpretation, Spanish services, and resources including; a bookstore, daily devotionals, and radio/TV broadcasts.
Regular weekend worship services at the Gaithersburg campus are held on Saturdays at 6:00 PM and Sundays at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM. The church is non-denominational and welcomes people from all backgrounds to experience God's best for their lives.
