Christmas at George Fox University

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

George Fox University invites you to celebrate the wonder of Christ's birth with us. Join our vibrant community for concerts, traditions and moments of worship that remind us of the greatest gift ever given – Emmanuel, God with us.

Events

Christmas Concert: Love’s Pure Light

Dec. 5-7, 2025

Join us for our largest concert of the year. This concert features many of the school’s music ensembles and offers four performances – on Friday and Saturday night as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Dates:

Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m.

Please note: Balcony seating is accessible only by stairs. There is no elevator.

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Two student pose in Christmas sweaters in front of a tree

Christmas Extravaganza

Dec. 4, 2025, 4:30 to 7 p.m.

George Fox students, staff and their families are invited to join us for the fourth annual George Fox Tree Lighting and Christmas Extravaganza. This event is meant to kick off our campus Christmas season with ceremony and celebration as a gift to our community.

Events include:

The community tree lighting at 4:30 PM
Horse-drawn carriages on the quad
Baby goat petting zoo on the quad
Santa's Workshop in the Maker Hub
Christmas movie theatre in the Art & Cinematic Arts Building
And more activities and treats throughout the campus.

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Christmas Reflections

A young child in awe of Christmas in the George Fox Chapel

Take the Time to Wonder This Christmas

by Sean Patterson, University Editor

Four-hundred years of silence. Can you imagine that? Going four centuries without hearing a thing from God? I can’t fathom it. I probably would have lost my faith and hope living in a land devoid of God’s voice for so long.

illustrated woodblock image of an angle and Mary

The Annunciation: A Conversation between Angel Gabriel and Mary

By Cyndi Murillo, University Pastor

While this is a scene we are all familiar with during this Advent season, I can’t imagine “love, joy, peace and hope” were Mary’s first feelings. We know that she was “thoroughly shaken” by the angel’s message. No doubt, she was worried, confused, and perhaps even afraid.