Christmas 2025 celebrates the birth of Christ with an invitation to slow down, make ready, make room, and make peace. We invite all to join us throughout the Advent and Christmas season as we orient our hearts and lives to His wonder, His hope, His humility, nearness, and love.
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Date: Tuesday, December 24
Time: 2:00PM
Location: First Pres Sanctuary
Enjoy a family-focused celebration led by our youth, high school, and college choir. Our child readers will share the Christmas story from the eyes of nativity characters and Dr. Swanson will deliver an abbreviated sermon as children are invited to gather around.
Nursery available for ages 0-3. Livestream available on Facebook & fpco.org/live.
Date: Tuesday, December 24
Time: 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 0-3. Livestream available on Facebook & fpco.org/live.
Date: Tuesday, 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 0-3 (6pm only).
Date: Sunday, December 29
Time: 11:15am
Location: First Pres Sanctuary
Join us for a lovely time of Traditional Worship and reflection as 2025 comes to a close. Formation Hour & SHINE programming are suspended until January 5, 2025.
Livestream available on Facebook & fpco.org/live.
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.
’Tis the season for giving! Beginning December 1, 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 22.
All donations are due by Sunday, December 22. Questions? Contact Danielle Rossi.
Thank you for Loving Our City with 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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