As we look for the coming of Christ, we sing songs of
Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace.
Check back here every day of the Advent season for new readings, devotionals,
volunteer needs, and activities.
Christmas at First United Methodist Church can’t happen without you! Can you help us as an usher, greeter, communion server, or just a friendly face on Christmas Eve?
Video Devotionals
Let every heart prepare Him room! Visit our Video Devotionals page every Tuesday this month for a special message from one of our pastors. Things may even get a little bit musical!
You can also check out this special Advent devotional from our Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr.
CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILY EVENTS
We have lots of fun family events for the season! Want to know more or volunteer? Email Ms. Cheridy for kids and Deidre for youth!
12/1 Children’s Concert. Our Children’s choir is proud to present “Bethlehem Blessings,” a concert of Christmas music at 3pm
12/1 Night in Bethlehem. Bring the whole family for crafts, activities, a petting zoo, and more as our Children’s Ministry turns the church into a bustling marketplace in Bible-era Bethlehem. 4 – 6pm
12/1, 12/4, and 12/6 Caldwell Angels gift dropoffs. If you are shopping for a Caldwell Angel, drop your items off at the church office on one of these days. That helps us keep everything organized and accounted for!
12/8 Choir Concert. Our music ministry is proud to present A Christmas Concert: Carols and Poetry featuring Flutes of the spirit, bell choir, chancel choir, youth choir, the wellspring music team, and you! Click here to watch the recording!
12/8 Poinsettia Deadline. Help decorate the church for Christmas by giving a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. If you would like their names to appear in our Christmas Eve bulletin and on the livestream, December 8 is the deadline to make your donation.
12/15 Blue Christmas service at 3pm in the Sanctuary and online. This is a quiet and prayerful service for those who are having a difficult time during the Christmas season. See below for more info.
12/15 Youth Christmas Party. All youth are invited to wear your favorite Christmas sweater or outfit and come ready for food, fun and fellowship! 5 -7pm at the Hub.
12/16 Caldwell Christmas Celebration. We need volunteers from 4 – 8pm to welcome and feed families, help with our popup food pantry, and distribute our angel tree gifts. Learn more here!
To help decorate the church with poinsettias for Advent, people make a donation in memory or honor of a loved one. Their names, along with the donors, will be displayed in the bulletin and online for Christmas Eve. The deadline to get a name printed in the bulletin has passed.
If you have already filled out a paper form for your poinsettia gift but have not paid yet, click here to go directly to our payment form.
Looking to give a life-changing gift for Christmas? Every year, we partner with Heifer International in their mission to end world hunger. Visit our Heifer page for events, gift ideas, and ways to get involved!
You can also give a meal kit for our Caldwell Christmas free pantry. The kit includes masa, flour, sugar, and cooking oil for a family. Donate here!
Our Blue Christmas Service is a prayerful and quiet worship service for those experiencing pain, loss, or grief during the Christmas season. You can find a recording of this service here.