Astoria First United Methodist Church

Archive for December, 2011

Preparing for Christmas is different than preparing for Jesus. Make the journey through Advent using Henri Nouwen’s book “Advent and Christmas Wisdom” for daily devotions, and gathering on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for a time of prayer, worship, and sharing.

After Christmas morning festivities, gather with us to celebrate Jesus’ birthday at 11 a.m. worship. It will be an informal service, featuring many of your favorite carols that retell the story of the birth. Visiting family, friends, and neighbors are all invited and welcome to join us!

You’re invited to join us at our 11 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service. Through scripture, carols, and a brief Christmas message, we’ll celebrate Christ’s birth. Holy Communion will be celebrated, and our gathering closes with singing “Silent Night” by candlelight. We hope that you’ll join us. Merry Christmas!

Families with young children are invited to come for an informal Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. on December 24. We’ll retell the story of the birth of Jesus, sing Christmas carols, and close our gathering early enough to tuck your little ones into bed.