2019 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES
The Rev. Elissa Johnk invites the congregation to invite family, friends, neighbors and the wider community to participate in Advent, Christmas and Epiphany at “First Church” – all are welcome and invited!
- Blue Christmas: Sunday, December 22 at 8am. The holidays aren’t always joyful. This service, with Simon Jorgenson on Blues guitar, is a sacred space for people living through challenging times, seeking healing and hope.
- Christmas Sunday: Sunday, December 22 at 10am. Celebrate with love and joy the coming birth of the Christ-child. Followed by a special Christmas Reception for all!
Tuesday, December 24. Childcare available at 4 and 7:30.
the Austin Chimers & the Hobbs Family brass
7:30pm Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols
with the Bell Choir, Sanctuary Choir & Strings
12 days of Christmas! Sunday December 29 at 10am: Did you know Christmas lasts 12 days? Come celebrate with favorite stories and carols during this multi-generational worship. Our Worship Team is gathering “favorite Christmas stories” to compile and share. To participate, email Wendy Scully, [email protected], by Dec. 26 and in a few sentences describe a favorite Christmas memory. (One worship service this Sunday.)
The Star Service: Sunday, January 12. Get your star for next year—where will it lead you? Don’t know what this is all about? You’re in for a treat! Vermont folk artist and singer songwriter Patti Casey will be our special guest, leading music during the January 12 “Star Worship Service” at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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at First Congregational Church UCC of Burlington!