December 1: Hope

First Sunday of Advent and Communion Sunday. We gather for worship at 10:00 am to sing, pray, consider scripture, take communion, and learn together to follow the Way of Jesus. We are an open congregation. All who wish to strive with God as Jacob did in the desert or to love as Christ’s own disciple are welcome at the Table of Jesus. 

Sunday School groups for all ages meet at 11:15. The adult “Sprint Group” is discussing the book “The Monkey and the Fish” by Dave Gibbons, as part of our whole-church season of discernment and discovery.

December 4, Wednesday

The adult Chancel Choir meets to practice from 5:00-6:15 pm in the sanctuary.

Two activities begin at 6:30: Desserts & Devotion and the Youth Group. Both activities begin in the fellowship hall, and the youth group will move to another space for their devotion and activity after having some desserts, while the Desserts & Devotion group will remain in the fellowship hall.

December 8: Peace

Second Sunday of Advent. We gather for worship at 10:00 am to sing, pray, consider scripture, and learn together to follow the Way of Jesus.

Sunday School groups for all ages meet at 11:15. The adult “Sprint Group” is discussing the book “The Monkey and the Fish” by Dave Gibbons, as part of our whole-church season of discernment and discovery.

December 11, Wednesday

The adult Chancel Choir meets to practice from 5:00-6:15 pm in the sanctuary.

December 15: Joy

Third Sunday of Advent. We gather for worship at 10:00 am to sing, pray, consider scripture, and learn together to follow the Way of Jesus.

Sunday School groups for all ages meet at 11:15. The adult “Sprint Group” concludes its discussion of the book “The Monkey and the Fish” by Dave Gibbons.

December 18, Wednesday

The adult Chancel Choir meets to practice from 5:00-6:15 pm in the sanctuary.

Two activities begin at 6:30: Desserts & Devotion and the Youth Group. Both activities begin in the fellowship hall, and the youth group will move to another space for their devotion and activity after having some desserts, while the Desserts & Devotion group will remain in the fellowship hall.

December 22: Love

Fourth Sunday of Advent and Cantata Sunday. We gather for worship at 10:00 am to sing, pray, consider scripture, and learn together to follow the Way of Jesus. The combined choirs lead us in a musical retelling of the Christmas story titled: “Emmanuel: Celebrating Heaven’s Child.”

Following the service, all are invited to attend the annual Christmas reception in the fellowship hall, which this year is brunch themed.

December 24, Tuesday: Christmas Eve.

Please consider joining us at 7:00 pm for a candlelight service filled with carols, scripture, and togetherness. As we contemplate the birth of him for whom there was “no room,” we hope there is room in your schedule for this time of pause and hoping with God for what can be.

December 29, Sunday

First Sunday of Christmas. Worship begins at 10:00 am. This week, we SING!! Continuing a beloved annual tradition, this Sunday’s service is entirely crafted from the musical favorites that the community has requested.