The John P. Webster Library is offering two Advent devotional options this year. Please pick up yours at the entrances to the meeting house:
Once again the Stillspeaking Writers Group offers a daily devotional to guide us through the days of Advent, then Christmastide, and on to the celebration of Epiphany. Glow includes candle-lighting liturgies for home use as well as daily readings with scripture and prayer.
The glow of Advent is a watchfire’s embers as a new day begins to dawn.
The glow of Advent is the peace of candlelit faces singing, “O Come, All Ye Faithful.”
The glow of Advent is spelled with the “O!” of yearning and, then, with the “O!” of realization as we grasp the season’s meaning: everything has changed.
This illustrated calendar poster suggests ways to mark the days through the Advent season. Daily line drawings and quotations march across the calendar blocks, offering ideas for prayer, helping others, or reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect for posting on the fridge!
Sunday School Students – and Anyone Else!
Pick up a copy of the 2023 Reverse Advent Calendar at the entrances to the meeting house. Kindle the true spirit of Christmas by filling a bag with groceries and toiletries for those who need them. Please bring your filled bags to church by January 7, 2024.
December 3 – First Sunday of Advent, Hope – 10 a.m. worship service with Communion.
December 10 – Second Sunday of Advent, Peace – Rev. Tom Carr will provide the message during the 10 a.m. service.
December 17 – Third Sunday of Advent, Joy – 10 a.m. worship service featuring a brass quintet.
December 17 – Arts in the Center Concert, Chorus Angelicus at 4 p.m. in the Meeting House. Order tickets Here
Christmas Eve Services
December 24 – Fourth Sunday of Advent, Love – We will have two Christmas Eve Services of Lessons and Carols. (Please note, there will be no 10 a.m. worship service, just two services in evening)
December 25 – Merry Christmas!
December 31 – Colossal Puppets return during the 10 a.m. worship service.
Ring in the New Year with Colossal Mary and Joseph!
They’re Baacckk! The Colossal Puppets of St. Michaels Church (Litchfield) are returning to First Church Sunday, December 31 for the 10 a.m. service! Come see this collection of massive shepherds, angels, kings (both good and bad), and the Holy Family as they march throughout the Meeting House. It’s a memorable way for children of all ages to commemorate the end of the Christmas season and look forward to greeting the New Year. Want to get involved? Volunteers are needed for the following:
Sign up for any of these spots HERE, or speak to Jim Boratko.