Christmas 2026 · GCC + The Refuge

A gift today.
Care beyond Christmas.

Help parents choose gifts for their children and connect with people who care all year. This Christmas, GCC is partnering with The Refuge to share the love of Jesus with our neighbors.

Give a gift Serve with us
1,000 gifts Our church’s goal
November 15 - December 6 Gift collection at GCC
December 15 - 20 Serve at The Refuge

A new way to care

Help parents choose.
Keep care going.

For years, GCC families have helped other families celebrate Christmas through Operation Christmas. This year, we’re bringing that generosity together through a partnership with The Refuge.

We’ll collect the gifts they need. Parents will choose gifts for their own children alongside volunteers at The Refuge, where their family can also receive support throughout the year.

Your gift helps make Christmas special while opening the door to a relationship that continues after the season.

Give a gift · November 15 - December 6

Choose a gift.
Make a neighbor’s Christmas.

You can join in at a level that works for your family. Our goal is to collect 1,000 gifts for families in our community.

  1. Choose and claim

    Scan a tag at church or use the gift-selection form here. Choose an item that fits your budget and let us know what you plan to purchase.

  2. Shop for your item

    Purchase the gift you selected from the requested list. Claiming it first helps us track what is still needed.

  3. Bring it back unwrapped

    Return your gift to GCC by December 6. We’ll deliver the gifts to The Refuge so parents can choose for their children.

Choose a gift

Return gifts to GCC

Unwrapped gifts due December 6.

2045 Averitt Road, Greenwood

Monday - Thursday | 9 AM - 4 PM Drop off at the church office.

Sunday | 8 AM - 12 PM Drop off at The HUB.

Serve at The Refuge · December 15 - 20

Give your time.
Meet your neighbors.

Help set up, sort and stage gifts, or walk alongside parents as they choose gifts for their children. It’s a chance to put love into action and be part of someone’s Christmas.

Sign up to serve

Choose a role and available shift on the signup form.

For families seeking help

Here’s where
to start.

  1. Connect with The Refuge. Visit The Refuge during pantry hours to ask about Christmas gift assistance and the application process.
  2. Let them know GCC referred you. The Refuge is coordinating Christmas assistance for families through this partnership.
  3. Apply November 1 - 24. Contact The Refuge for application requirements and current visiting hours.

The Refuge serves all of Johnson County, plus Marion County residents in ZIP codes 46217, 46227, 46237, and 46259.

The Refuge

Christmas assistance, a food pantry, and support throughout the year.

1150 Southpark Drive
Greenwood, IN 46143

317-889-7338

Christmas application window
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Ask about Christmas help

Please contact The Refuge if you have any questions about their pantry hours.