The Season of Advent @ Fauntleroy Church, UCC
12/1 Worship 10AM*, First Sunday of Advent, “You are a Blessing”. Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 43:1-7. We light the candle of hope.
12/1 Youth Group, 5-7:30PM – A fun gathering for youth in middle & high school.
12/8 10AM Worship*, Second Sunday of Advent, Children's Christmas Pageant Worship, “Gathering Fire”. All ages enjoy worship. We light the candle of peace.
12/8 Advent Festival & Stone Soup – Gather in Fellowship Hall after worship for intergenerational fun, soup, & crafts to make for yourself or to give as gifts.
12/15 Worship 10AM*, Third Sunday of Advent, “Do the Good that is Yours to Do”. Scripture: Luke 3:7-16, Isaiah 58: 9b-12. We light the candle of joy.
12/21 Welcome Table – Volunteers provide lunch and other basic resources to our food insecure neighbors and friends once a month in White Center
12/21 Christmas Concert, 7PM – The Festival of Trees opens at 6PM.
12/22 Christmas Concert, 4PM – The Festival of Trees opens at 3PM. Reception to follow in Fellowship Hall.
12/15 Youth Group, 5-9PM – Progressive Christmas dinner and White Elephant gift exchange for youth in middle & high school. RSVPs needed by 12/8.
12/22 Worship 10AM*, Fourth Sunday of Advent, “Hope is Worth the Risk”. Scripture: Matthew 1: 18-25, Luke 1: 45-55. We light the candle of love.
12/24 Christmas Eve – Three Evening Services:
4PM – A shorter, interactive service offered for all, but especially with the energy and joy of families and young children in mind. We'll end singing “Happy Birthday” to the Christ Child. Then, all are welcome to enjoy birthday cake at the reception that follows in Fellowship Hall.
7PM* – A worship with the traditional Christmas readings and carols. Worship ends with beautiful candlelight.
11PM – A more contemplative worship with communion. We’ll end with candlelight and singing Silent Night.
12/29 Worship 10AM*, First Sunday of Christmas, “Light of the World!” Scripture: Matthew 2:10. This is a “Festival Sunday” for all ages. We’ll shorten our worship time in the sanctuary (and online), head to Fellowship Hall, and engage in creative conversation about what is bringing light to our world.
1/5/2025 Worship 10AM*, First Sunday of Epiphany (our “star word” service), Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Come and hear reflections shared by our members and receive a word to guide you through 2025.
1/5/2025 Take Down Decorations – Stay after worship to help us lovingly box up our Advent and Christmas decorations for next year. We can use your help!
* = Offered in-person and live streamed on YouTube
