THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTIVE: DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
The Christmas Collective is First Church’s pop-up toy store designed to empower parents facing a tight season. Instead of receiving a handout, families shop for brand-new, high-quality gifts at deeply reduced prices, choosing what their children will love while preserving the joy and dignity of giving.
Dignity of choice: Parents select the right gifts for their kids—by age, interest, and need—just like any other shopper.
Real savings: Prices are significantly lower than retail to lighten the financial load during the holidays.
Warm, welcoming experience: Friendly volunteers, a festive environment, optional gift-wrapping, and personal shoppers help families feel seen and cared for.
Local impact: Every dollar received is reinvested into The Christmas Collective and community outreach—multiplying generosity.
Two days of various shopping times available to avoid long lines and ensure personal attention
New toys and gift cards for a range of ages and interests
Optional gift-wrapping station and resource connections for ongoing support
This year’s Toy Store will be hosted at our St. Joseph Campus on Thursday–Friday, December 11–12, 2025
Want to help? Donate new toys, gift cards, or funds—or volunteer during set-up and shopping days.
If you know someone close to you who could benefit from a shopping invitation to The Christmas Collective, click the button below to email our Outreach Director, Stephanie Kline.
Together, we’re Restoring God’s Ideal by sharing practical help, genuine dignity, and the hope of Jesus at Christmas.
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED?
Donations of toys, gift cards, & cash
Donate new, unwrapped toys for kids 0-12 years old that are $10-$50 in value. These can be taken to your campus and placed under the giving tree.
Donate gift cards for kids 13-18 years old that are $10-$50 in value – Meijer and Walmart Only. These can be dropped at the info hub on Sundays, or brought to the St. Joseph campus during the week and placed in Stephanie Kline’s staff mailbox.
- Doll accessories
- Games
- Learning toys
- Model cars/trains
- Multi-sensory toys
- Sports equipment
- Razor scooters
- Skateboards
- RC vehicles
- Snow toys
- Playmobil sets
- Puzzles
- Legos/blocks
- Cars/trucks
- Craft sets
- Dolls for all ages
- Musical instruments
- Play kitchen items
Teens like to shop for themselves, so gift cards are appreciated! Gift cards should be in denominations of $10, $20, $25, or $50 and come from the following stores:
Meijer or Walmart Only
Cash and gifts cards can be turned into any campus Info Hub on Sundays during services or placed in Stephanie Kline’s staff mailbox at the St. Joseph Campus during the week. Checks must be made out to Mosaic CCDA with Wonderland Toy Store in the memo.
VOLUNTEER AT WONDERLAND TOY STORE
There are many opportunities beginning Wednesday, December 10th through Friday, December 12th. The opportunities include store setup, toy prep, decorating, personal shopper, baking cookies, and more! Once you click on the link, you will see each opportunity and timeframe listed. Choose which opportunity you would like to participate in, and click that. It will prompt you to enter your name and contact information. It’s as easy as that!!
We appreciate your excitement and service to our community!