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Words for the Beginning
Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year begins. Christ’s birth ushers us into new ways of living and loving; and yet, the world as we know it spins madly on. And so, we invite you to move through this Advent season as if you are entering a sacred new chapter, holding fast to the reminders that will bolster you for the journey ahead. As you journey through this season, may you find words for belovedness and hope. May you find words for beginning again. For no matter what you are facing, no matter what this new day brings, love is your beginning. | @sanctifiedart

Alternative Christmas Store, Sundays in November
Shop for fair trade, ethically sourced gifts and handmade items before and after worship on December 1, 8, and 15. Proceeds to benefit First United Mission Partners

Amahl and the Night Visitors, December 8 @ 3 p.m.
First United is partnering with Petite Opera Productions to present "Amahl and the Night Visitors," a one-act opera for the whole family!  Visit petiteopera.org to get your tickets.

Blue Christmas, December 18 @ 6 p.m.
A special worship services that makes space for the sadness and melancholy that can accompany the Christmas season. Worship in the Chapel; soup supper to follow.

Hanging of the Greens, December 8
Church School kids lead our Sunday Worship Service on December 8 as we prepare the Sanctuary for Christmas.

FUSH and FUJI in December
First United Senior High (FUSH) holds its annual cookie sale culminating in a lock-in for cookie baking on December 7. First United Junior High (FUJI) and FUSH will celebrate Christmas on December 15. FUSH and FUJI will not meet on December 22.

Click here to register for FUJI and/or FUSH

Christmas Eve Pageant and Family Service
The annual Christmas Pageant will be part of 5 p.m. Christmas Eve service.

Church School Registration
Join a community of progressive families raising compassionate kids at First United Church School.  Kids in preK through 8th grade will enjoy supportive community as they grow in faith. School meets most Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Click here to register for church school

November 3 was All Saints Sunday. Pastor Phil shares a message on the Great Cloud of Witnesses.

Here's what a typical Sunday looks like during the program year (Sept.-May):
9:15 A.M. — Church School Check-in and the Nursery open
9:45 A.M. — Education Hour with Church School, Quest Confirmation, and Adult Education (select Sundays)
11 A.M. — Worship
12 P.M. — Coffee hour in the lounge
5 P.M. — FUSH (Sr. High) and FUJI (Jr. High) Youth Groups

For more information about a specific Sunday and weekday activities, please see the complete calendar.

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An Ounce of Practice

By Lydia Mulkey

Messenger Bell
Weekly Bulletins
Online Giving
First United Mission Partners
First United Nursery School
Centennial booklet
Chapel window booklet
Poetry booklet
Information for newcomers

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