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Advent Season & this year’s Devotional
During this season of Advent we wait, anticipating the birth of Love into the world. Advent began on November 30 and will continue through December 24. Each Sunday we will celebrate HOPE, PEACE, JOY, & LOVE with special readings, messages, music, lighting of candles, decorations and community as we journey to Christmas and our celebration on Christmas Eve. Join us! We’re offering an Advent devotional for your personal use again this year, too. Elements of it may also be woven into our services throughout the Advent season. This year’s devotional is “Magnify – Mary’s Song and the Magnificent Women of Advent”. Print copies are available, as well as a digital version. Contact the Church Office if you would like the digital version.

Friday, Dec 12, 11am–Book Club: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
The next Book Club read is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. There’s a Book Kit you can sign out a book from, which is available on the Welcome table on Sunday mornings. We will meet to discuss it on Friday, December 12th at 11am at a member’s home. For information, contact the Church Office.

Sunday Dec 14, 11am–“Mouse House” Christmas Shop for kids
The Mouse House Christmas Shop is a tradition here at First United where kids can buy items for family members for only a quarter or two, each! The items are all donated by our congregation. The Christmas Shop takes place after the worship service on Dec 14th. Christian Ed will donate proceeds to an organization in need. Contact the Church Office if you are available to help wrap gifts for the kids!

Sunday Dec 21, 10am–Choir Cantata during Worship
The Celebration! Choir, directed by Sue Wedaa & accompanied by Wendy Covert, will present “A Carol Suite” by Hal H. Hopson during worship. We hope that you will join us for this musical celebration! And if you would like to sing with us, it isn’t too late! Join us for rehearsal after worship.

Wed Dec 24, 5:30pm-Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Join us for a candlelight service with Christmas music, readings & poetry, a visit from Mary & Joseph on their way to the stable, and our “live” nativity. This will include our children wearing animal masks and gathering around Mary & Joseph at the front of the Sanctuary during the service. If you kids would like to participate, please notify Kathy in the church office as soon as possible. The service will be both in person and on Zoom starting at 5:30pm. And join us afterwards for some cookies and fellowship!