Join us for the Christmas season at First Church. We have events and activities for the whole family!
Christmas Eve Services | 12:00 P.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the birth of our Savior at one of our four special Christmas Eve services. Gather with family and friends, and arrive early for complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, and a homemade Christmas cookie.
12:00 & 2:00 p.m. | These contemporary services will be held in our historic Chapel (No nursery available for these services)
4:00 & 6:00 p.m. | These traditional candlelight services will be held in our Sanctuary (Nursery will be available for preschool age ad younger)
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
NURSERY ADVENT KICK-OFF PARTY | 12/1 | 8:30 - 11:45 a.m.
First Nursery is kicking off Advent with a special Advent Party during all three services on December 1. There will be festive treats, crafts, and fun activities for the little ones!
Children ADVENT KICK-OFF PARTY | 12/1 | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
First Children will kick off Advent with an exciting new Christmas Playlist series. As the kids head to their rooms, they will grab a special treat in the hallway to start the season with extra joy!
Youth midweek dinner & lights | 12/4 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
We are continuing our annual Midweek December tradition as we plan to gather together for an evening of food, fun, and Christmas lights! Sign-up HERE.
Youth Trip to Silver Dollar City | 12/7
6th-12th grade students are invited for a fun-filled trip to Silver Dollar City to experience the rides, food, and festive Christmas activities! We will leave from the church at 9 a.m. and return around 9 p.m. that evening. Sign up HERE.
Youth Christmas Progressive Dinner | 12/15 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Students will be divided into groups and travel to different homes for each meal course: an appetizer at one house, the main course at another, and then return to the church for dessert, hot chocolate, and a gift exchange. Open to all 6th-12th grade students and adult volunteers. Each participant should bring a $10 wrapped gift for the exchange!
Children's BREAKFAST IN BETHLEHEM | 12/22 | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Children are invited to experience Breakfast in Bethlehem during Sunday School. They will journey through Bethlehem, meeting key figures from the story of Jesus' birth. The event will be split into age groups and end with a special breakfast.