Christmas at First Pres
Our Advent theme, Born a Child, and Yet a King, will focus on the Kingship of our Messiah. There are several special services planned to allow us to prepare our hearts for Christmas and celebrate with our church family, friends, and neighbors.
Love Gift Celebration and
Pizza & Pajamas Kids Celebration
December 8 | 6 p.m.
As we receive God’s mercy daily, we gratefully respond by extending mercy to others. At the Love Gift Celebration the diaconate will provide an update on how First Pres has been able to share Christ’s love through acts of mercy to our members and the community. After a brief presentation, we will move outside for our annual Christmas party.
Children in Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to Pizza & Pajamas, a fun event just for them. The children will begin their time with a short program in St. Andrew’s Hall and then move to their classrooms for a pizza dinner and activities. The children will return their offering banks during our program. There is no cost, but registration is required so that we can prepare materials for each child.
Evensong, Service of Lessons & Carols
December 15 | 4:30 & 6:30 p.m.
Evensong Service of Lessons & Carols is a beautiful evening of scripture readings and music. The Chancel, Youth, and Canterbury Choirs, accompanied by a full orchestra, will perform Carols of theChrist Child. This is a great opportunity to invite others to enjoy a special evening of worship.
Nurseries open 30 minutes prior to each service for children three and younger. Children Pre-K and older remain in the service.
Andrew Peterson’s Behold The Lamb of God
Livestream Event
December 22 | 6 p.m.
Join storied Nashville singer-songwriter and author, Andrew Peterson, in this livestream event as he presents the Advent song cycle Behold the Lamb of God: The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ. Now in its 25th year, Behold the Lamb will feature special guest artists along with an all-star cast of Nashville songwriters and session musicians. The concert brings the singing and playing of Peterson’s original folk-roots infused rendition of the Christmas story as it is foreshadowed in the Old Testament and brought to bear in the New.
Christmas Eve
December 24 | 3 & 5 p.m.
The Christmas Eve candlelight service is for the entire family and includes traditional carols, special music, and a Christmas message. There are two service times, 3 and 5 p.m.
Nurseries for children three and younger open 30 minutes prior to each service. Children Pre-K and older remain in the service.