December at First Church

Christmas Tree Decorating Party
December 4, 2021
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Jubilee Garden
Decorate our outside tree, enjoy carols, s’mores and hot chocolate!

Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, December 12, 2021
9:55 AM – Sanctuary
Our tradition in which everyone participates in decorating the sanctuary.
Christmas Program for Kids – Sunday, December 19, 2021 – 9:55 AM – Sanctuary
A special presentation including the Oîkos Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Noel: Return of the Light
Sunday, December 19, 2021
3:00 PM – Sanctuary
A re-imagining of the Christmas story with jazz adaptations of seasonal standards, featuring the Oîkos Ensemble.

Christmas Eve Family Worship
Friday, December 24, 2021
4:30 PM – Sanctuary
The young people of the church take the lead in retelling and acting out the Nativity. “Gifts for the Manger.” A free-will offering will be received for children’s charities.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship
Friday, December 24, 2021
9:00 PM – Sanctuary
A service of Nine Lessons and Carols with music by Walter Parks
Wassail Bowl Reception Following Worship

Kwanza’a Celebration
Sunday, December 26, 2021
10:00 AM – Sanctuary
African holiday traditions with drumming and dancing by Intercultural Music Initiative

THE OFFICE WILL CLOSE AT NOON ON DECEMBER 24TH AND REOPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 3

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