Christmas 2025 celebrates the birth of Christ with an invitation to slow down and find signs of His presence—even in the waiting. We invite all to join us throughout the Advent and Christmas season as we orient our hearts and lives to His love, His purpose, His compassion, and goodness.

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CONTEMPORARY SERVICEs

Date: Wednesday, December 24

Time: 2:00 & 4:00PM

Location: First Pres Sanctuary

This contemporary service will infuse the Christmas carols we know and love with a modern flare. Please arrive early to secure your spot. Overflow seating will be available in Lee Fellowship Hall. Candlelighting will conclude our worship together.

Childcare available for ages 0-PK4. Livestream available on Facebook & fpco.org/live.


TRADITIONAL SERVICES

Date: Wednesday, December 24

Time: 6:00* & 8:00pm

Location: First Pres Sanctuary

These traditional services will feature your favorite Christmas hymns, with an inspiring message from Dr. Swanson. We’ll conclude with candlelighting to Silent Night.

Please arrive early to secure your spot. Overflow seating will be available in Lee Fellowship Hall. Livestream available on Facebook & fpco.org/live.

*Childcare available for ages 0-PK4 (6pm only).

 LESSONS & CAROLS

Date: Sunday, December 28

Time: 11:15am

Location: First Pres Sanctuary

Join us for Traditional Worship and reflection as 2025 comes to a close. Formation Hour & SHINE programming are suspended until January 4, 2026.

Livestream available on Facebook & fpco.org/live.

In support of our Floral Ministry, and in honor or memory of a loved one, please consider dedicating a Christmas floral with a donation of $10 per individual dedication. The flowers will be used to decorate our First Pres spaces with the most welcoming and gorgeous Christmas flair. Dedications will be listed in the Christmas Eve bulletin.

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Dedication Deadline: 12.05.24

’Tis the season for giving! Beginning November 30, you can offer a Christmas miracle for our community in need! Spreading Christmas joy is simple: 

1. Grab a tag from the Christmas tree in the Edington Ministry Center lobby

2. Purchase the requested gift and/or gift card

3. Attach your Giving Tree tag to the item(s)

4. Deliver to the Edington Ministry Center by Sunday, December 21.

All donations are due by Sunday, December 21. Questions? Contact Alice Antunes.

Thank you for Loving Our City with Relentless Generosity!

Join the celebration! Volunteer to welcome and serve our First Pres Family & Friends on Christmas Eve. Click the link to see volunteer opportunities and details. Contact Lisa Booth with questions.

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RELENTLESS GENEROSITY

The ministry of First Pres could not continue without your faithful gifts and Relentless Generosity. As you consider your stewardship in this season, please prayerfully consider your year end gifts as a way to love your city, Church Family, and hearts around the globe.

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