Dec 13, 2021 | Christmas at First 2021, Church Life, Church News
Our schedule for the morning of Sunday, December 26 will look a little different this year. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:30am. There will be no Sunday School that morning, but there will be a nursery...
Dec 13, 2021 | Christmas at First 2021, Church News, Worship
The Advent and Christmas Seasons are not always a time of peace and joy for everyone. We recognize that holidays can be difficult for those who are hurting, grieving, or simply need an extra measure of calm during the holy days. Held on the longest night of the...
Dec 13, 2021 | Christmas at First 2021, Church News, Music
Our annual Children’s Choir Christmas program is finally back! At 6:15pm on Wednesday, December 15, the children of our congregation will present For Unto Us A Child Is Born. Our children have been practicing for weeks and can’t wait to tell the Christmas Story in...
Dec 13, 2021 | Christmas at First 2021, Church News, Rustlings
Years ago, I found myself speaking to a group of third graders about the winter holidays. Before my unifying, peace-promoting, educational moment was over, a Jewish boy and Christian boy got into a verbal tussle about whose faith was right and whose was wrong. Their...
Dec 6, 2021 | Christmas at First 2021, Church News, Missions
Thanks to everyone who has taken part so far in the 2021 MinisTREE—we have had great participation this year! However, there are still some wish list items remaining for anyone who is still looking to participate. If you have already chosen a gift to buy, don’t forget...
Nov 29, 2021 | Christmas at First 2021, Church News, Music
On Sunday morning, December 5, you will want to be in person in our worship service for the Sanctuary Choir and Chamber Orchestra music! We are excited about sharing choral music with you again, especially after not being able to have singing in our sanctuary last...