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Coming up
For the month of November and Novembering: bring a picture of someone dear to you and place it in the Sanctuary for the first four Sundays of the month. Please put your name on the back of the picture so we can return it to you.
Sunday, November 15: Religion and Politics: Should They Ever Meet? Part 2. Adult ed with Rev. Greg and Rev. Tom. 11:15 in the parlor.
Tuesday, November 17: Women’s Guild, 12:30pm in the parlor. Share in fellowship, reflection, and connection. First-timers welcome.
Sunday, November 22: Youth and youth leaders shop for Thanksgiving baskets. After worship.
Sunday, November 22: Annual bereavement gathering with Diane Young and Rev. Rebecca. 2pm in the parlor. We’ll share stories about our loved ones, light candles, and think about how to remember them during the holidays.
Sunday, November 29: Choose your tag to buy a Christmas gift for a local family, through First Church Caring. Return your gift by December 13.
Sunday, November 29: Advent Greens Workshop. We will have wreath frames, wire, and fresh greens so you can build your own wreath with hope in your hands and the season’s themes of peace, joy, and love on your mind. After worship.
Sunday, November 29: Concert with First Church pianist Hyojeoung Ham and countertenor Baia Chen. 7pm in the sanctuary. Freewill offering.
Tuesdays in December: Advent Devotional and Crafting for all ages. 4-5:30pm each week. RSVP to Stacey or the church office.
Saturday, December 5: “A Christmas Carol.” JT Turner performs his one-man version of Dickens’ story. 7pm, in the sanctuary. Tickets are $20.
Sunday, December 6: Children’s Fair and Cookie Walk. Adult Education: Explore and discuss the Christmas stories in Matthew and Luke, part 1 with Rev. Greg and Rev. Tom, in the sanctuary after worship.
Sunday, December 13: Blessing of the gifts from First Church Caring, during the service.
Sunday, December 20: Children’s Christmas Pageant. Adult Education: Explore and discuss the Christmas stories in Matthew and Luke, part 2 with Rev. Greg and Rev. Tom, after worship.
