…that if missed our Christmas Eve services, you can watch the 4 pm All-Ages service here and the 9 pm Candlelight & Carols service here? Also, you can watch the Christmas Day Worship Service here.
Christmas Day Online Worship Service
Cozy up for Christmas morning with a short, sweet online service (pre-recorded) with some sweet surprises in it. Watch it anytime to help you get into the spirit of Christmas, whether your day is busy and full or spacious and quiet. This video will premiere on Dec. 25. View it here.
Gift Cards for Our Unhoused Neighbors – An Update
— Your Justice & Service and Worship & Spiritual Life Ministries First Church, thank you for your thoughtful generosity for our unhoused neighbors this Christmas season. Thank you to those who took time to write warm, loving messages in the Christmas cards. And to all the people that have donated gift cards, checks, cash and on Realm, thank you! Because of …
Christmas Offering 2024
— Maureen Prochaska, Chair, writing for your Justice and Service MinistryStan Boghosian, Barbara Grady-Ayer, Doris Lynch, Chuck Monroe, and Susan Shome Star Stuff. How has this Advent theme become a part of your waiting time for Christmas? I am writing this Christmas Offering letter during the first week of Advent, the week of Hope when Rev. Kelly has asked us …
Carol Sing – Sun., Dec. 22
Sun., Dec. 22, 2024 , 9:40 amSanctuary Join us in the Sanctuary at 9:40 am (before the 10 am worship service) on Dec. 22 to sing some of your favorite Christmas carols, accompanied by Elizabeth Forsyth on the organ.
Ancora Sings in Worship this Sunday
Sun., Dec. 15, 2024 , 10 am Don’t miss Ancora—the treble ensemble of the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir—singing for us this Sunday during our 10 am worship service!
Dedicate a Memorial Star in Honor of a Loved One
Dedication deadline: on or before Thurs., Dec. 19, 5 pm If you’d like to honor and remember your beloveds this Christmas season in a tangible way, we’re trying something new. We invite you to “sponsor” a star or two on our Christmas service backdrop (see photo). Our youth will write the names of your loved one on a star. All …
Advent Craft Workshop
Sun., Dec. 15, 11:15 amPillar Room The Families, Youth & Children (FamChY) Ministry is hosting an Advent Craft Workshop! Add some sparkle to your Christmas and get into the spirit of the season by creating and decorating ornaments, enjoying festive treats, and making new friends. We hope to see you there.
Cookies for Cal Students!
Sun., Dec. 15, 10 am – bring cookies to church Help us offer our Cal student neighbors some love during their finals week by bringing cookies to church, Sun., Dec. 15. Please provide a *list of ingredients* and especially mark any gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free cookies for those with allergies or preferences. Drop off your cookies in the Hall of Entrance …
Gift Cards for Our Unhoused Neighbors
This Christmas season, First Church will again provide assistance to our unhoused neighbors. For the past several years, we have assembled Christmas Gift Bags to distribute across our area after the Christmas Eve services. This year, the Justice & Service (J&S) Ministry along with the staff have decided to distribute gift cards to our unhoused neighbors, and you are invited to contribute in two …
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