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September–May

Sundays: 8am, 10:30am and Wednesdays: 6:15pm

June–August

Sundays: 8am & 10am

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INSIDE: Cookie Decorating • Giving Tree Gifts Due • Caroling & Parties • Christmas Program

Events

These events will take place in the next week or two…

Featured

Dec 16

Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026

2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

Knitters & Prayer Shawls

Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026

2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

Gathering together for fellowship and to create prayer shawls.

Dec 16, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026

2:00 PM14:002:00 PM

Middle School Christmas Pajama & Movie Night

Dec 19

Dec 19, 2025

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM18:30 – 20:306:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Middle School Christmas Pajama & Movie Night

Dec 19, 2025

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM18:30 – 20:306:30 PM – 8:30 PM

A cozy, festive night for our middle school youth!

Dec 19, 2025

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM18:30 – 20:306:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Sunday Morning Worship

Dec 21, 2025

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

In-person worship on Sundays, and also live streamed.

Dec 21, 2025

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM09:15 – 10:159:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Parent Share

Dec 21, 2025

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM09:15 – 10:159:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Join Carla Stanton, certified spiritual director and mom of 3, in room 201 every Sunday, 9:15am while the kids are at Sunday School.

Dec 21, 2025

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM09:15 – 10:159:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM09:15 – 10:159:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Dec 21, 2025

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM09:15 – 10:159:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Join Madalyn Olson-Loomis for a year-long discussion of Sunday’s sermon and Narrative readings.

Dec 21, 2025

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM09:15 – 10:159:15 AM – 10:15 AM

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

10:40 AM – 11:40 AM10:40 – 11:4010:40 AM – 11:40 AM

Assist with Story Time

Dec 21, 2025

10:40 AM – 11:40 AM10:40 – 11:4010:40 AM – 11:40 AM

Dec 21, 2025

10:40 AM – 11:40 AM10:40 – 11:4010:40 AM – 11:40 AM

Dec 21

Dec 21, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Blue Christmas

Dec 21, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Join us for a worship service including music, prayers, candlelight, & reflection on what God is up to amidst our blue feelings around Christmas.

Dec 21, 2025

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Dec 22

Dec 22, 2025

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM16:00 – 17:004:00 PM – 5:00 PM

First Teen Clothes Closet Open Shopping

Dec 22, 2025

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM16:00 – 17:004:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Help with our First Teen Clothes Closet open shopping on Monday nights!

Dec 22, 2025

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM16:00 – 17:004:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Dec 22

Dec 22, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bible Matters

Dec 22, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join Pastor Karyn for a year-long journey through the lectionary.

Dec 22, 2025

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Dec 24

Dec 24, 2025

2:00 PM – 11:00 PM14:00 – 23:002:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Christmas Eve Worship

Dec 24, 2025

2:00 PM – 11:00 PM14:00 – 23:002:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Join us for Christmas Eve worship at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, & 11pm

Dec 24, 2025

2:00 PM – 11:00 PM14:00 – 23:002:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Dec 24

Dec 24, 2025

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM20:00 – 21:008:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Virtual Christmas Pageant Rerun

Dec 24, 2025

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM20:00 – 21:008:00 PM – 9:00 PM

In the spirit of Christmas reruns, rewatch our favorite retelling of the Christmas story… our virtual Christmas pageant: Do Not Be Afraid!

Dec 24, 2025

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM20:00 – 21:008:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dec 25

Dec 25, 2025

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM10:00 – 11:0010:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Christmas Day Worship

Dec 25, 2025

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM10:00 – 11:0010:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Christmas worship, Dec 25, 10am

Dec 25, 2025

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM10:00 – 11:0010:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Dec 30

Dec 30, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Quilters

Dec 30, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meets weekly on Tues, 9am in Fireside, Sept–May

Dec 30, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM09:00 – 12:009:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dec 31

Dec 31, 2025

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM06:00 – 07:006:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Courageous Men

Dec 31, 2025

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM06:00 – 07:006:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Men’s group meets weekly for a time of fellowship & study, Wed mornings

Dec 31, 2025

6:00 AM – 7:00 AM06:00 – 07:006:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Jan 7

Jan 7, 2026

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM07:00 – 08:007:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Coffee with Pastor Karyn

Jan 7, 2026

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM07:00 – 08:007:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Gathering on Wed mornings, led by Pastor Karyn, open to all.

Jan 7, 2026

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM07:00 – 08:007:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Jan 7

Jan 7, 2026

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Wednesday Evening Worship

Jan 7, 2026

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

In-person worship on Wednesdays at 6:15pm, and also live streamed.

Jan 7, 2026

6:15 PM – 7:15 PM18:15 – 19:156:15 PM – 7:15 PM

Jan 7

Jan 7, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Peer Ministry

Jan 7, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Peer Ministry is a great way for our 10th graders to learn about how to deal with any situation.

Jan 7, 2026

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM18:30 – 20:006:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Jan 8

Jan 8, 2026

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Sunshine Team

Jan 8, 2026

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Meeting 1st Thur of every month at 9:30am, to help with odd jobs around First.

Jan 8, 2026

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM09:30 – 10:309:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Jan 10

Jan 10, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM09:00 – 11:009:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Caring Cards Ministry

Jan 10, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM09:00 – 11:009:00 AM – 11:00 AM

A ministry of fellowship & service, typically meeting the 2nd Saturday of the month, Sept–Apr.

Jan 10, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM09:00 – 11:009:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Jan 11

Jan 11, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Sunday Morning Jazz Worship

Jan 11, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

A special jazz liturgy, led by Jon Ailabouni.

Jan 11, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Jan 11

Jan 11, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Epiphany Sunday Worship

Jan 11, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

In-person worship on Sundays, and also live streamed.

Jan 11, 2026

8:00 AM – 10:30 AM08:00 – 10:308:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Faith Building Block: Grade 2—What's Fair

Jan 11

Jan 11, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026

9:15 AM09:159:15 AM

Faith Building Block: Grade 2—What's Fair

Jan 11, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026

9:15 AM09:159:15 AM

Our 2nd graders learn about God’s love and “What’s Fair” in this Faith Building Block.

Jan 11, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026

9:15 AM09:159:15 AM

Middle School Snow Tubing @ Whitetail Ridge

Jan 11

Jan 11, 2026

11:30 AM – 5:00 PM11:30 – 17:0011:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Middle School Snow Tubing @ Whitetail Ridge

Jan 11, 2026

11:30 AM – 5:00 PM11:30 – 17:0011:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Winter fun at Whitetail Ridge in Sparta!

Jan 11, 2026

11:30 AM – 5:00 PM11:30 – 17:0011:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Jan 12

Jan 12, 2026

12:30 PM – 5:30 PM12:30 – 17:3012:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Blood Drive

Jan 12, 2026

12:30 PM – 5:30 PM12:30 – 17:3012:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Be a hero, save a life… walk-ins welcome, registrations encouraged.

Jan 12, 2026

12:30 PM – 5:30 PM12:30 – 17:3012:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Jan 13

Jan 13, 2026

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM13:00 – 15:301:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Dorcas Circle

Jan 13, 2026

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM13:00 – 15:301:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Meets the 2nd Tues of the month

Jan 13, 2026

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM13:00 – 15:301:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Jan 14

Jan 14, 2026

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM

OWLs Potluck

Jan 14, 2026

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM

OWLs monthly potluck; contact Brian for details

Jan 14, 2026

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM12:00 – 13:0012:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Jan 14

Jan 14, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wed. Night Study Group

Jan 14, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Join Pastor Stanton and Pastor Karyn as for a Wednesday Night Study Group.

Jan 14, 2026

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM19:00 – 20:007:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Jan 18

Jan 18, 2026

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM11:45 – 13:0011:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Faith Webs Winter Game Day!

Jan 18, 2026

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM11:45 – 13:0011:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Faith Web households are invited to get together, for fun, lunch & company over a couple of games.

Jan 18, 2026

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM11:45 – 13:0011:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Jan 19

Jan 19, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM13:00 – 14:001:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Elizabeth Circle

Jan 19, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM13:00 – 14:001:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Meeting the 3rd Monday of the month.

Jan 19, 2026

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM13:00 – 14:001:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Jan 23

Jan 23, 2026

4:45 PM – 8:00 PM16:45 – 20:004:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Parents' Night Out

Jan 23, 2026

4:45 PM – 8:00 PM16:45 – 20:004:45 PM – 8:00 PM

An evening of fun for elementary kids and younger, and a relaxing night for the parent(s)!

Jan 23, 2026

4:45 PM – 8:00 PM16:45 – 20:004:45 PM – 8:00 PM

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