As we enter this holiday season, First Pres offers many special events to help you prepare for the coming of the Savior…

• This Sunday, December 7, our Chancel Choir under the direction of Samuel Stephenson will present Lessons & Carols with brass at our 9 am worship service;
• Second Sunday Brunch Sunday, December 14, immediately following 9 am worship;
• This year’s Angel Tree benefits Courage Connection.  Gifts need to be returned by Sunday, December 14.
• Christmas Caroling Party Tuesday, December 16, at 5 pm.  Gather at the church to carpool.  We will return afterwards for hot cocoa and cookies.
• Blue Christmas Worship Service Sunday, December 21, at 4 pm. An Advent service for those experiencing grief or for whom this season is a time of grieving.  It offers a space to express those feelings.  We will remember those who have died this past year;
• Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24) we will offer two services:  4 pm Family Service; 8 pm with choir, communion and candlelight.

Click December 2025 to read information on these events and more in this December issue.  We wish you all a blessed holiday season!