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ADVENT SERMON SERIES

Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:15 a.m., 9 a.m., & 11 a.m.

novEMBER 29

DISRUPTING ADVENT: DISRUPTING TIME

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, preaching

Isaiah 2:1-5 | Romans 13:11-14

DecEMBER 6

DISRUPTING ADVENT: Disrupting Power

Rev. Lauren Tucker, preaching

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Luke 1:46-55

DecEMBER 13

DISRUPTING ADVENT: Disrupting EXPECTATIONS

Rev. Rob Sparks, preaching

Isaiah 35:1-10 | Matthew 1:18-25

DecEMBER 20

DISRUPTING ADVENT: Disrupting CONTROL

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, preaching

Isaiah 7:10-16 | Luke 1:26-38

COMING SOON

ADVENT SERMON SERIES

Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:15 a.m., 9 a.m., & 11 a.m.

novEMBER 29

DISRUPTING ADVENT: DISRUPTING TIME

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, preaching

Isaiah 2:1-5 | Romans 13:11-14

DecEMBER 6

DISRUPTING ADVENT: Disrupting Power

Rev. Lauren Tucker, preaching

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Luke 1:46-55

DecEMBER 13

DISRUPTING ADVENT: Disrupting EXPECTATIONS

Rev. Rob Sparks, preaching

Isaiah 35:1-10 | Matthew 1:18-25

DecEMBER 20

DISRUPTING ADVENT: Disrupting CONTROL

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, preaching

Isaiah 7:10-16 | Luke 1:26-38

This Advent Season at First Presbyterian

November 22 | 10–10:45 a.m. | Fifield Hall and the Correll Commons

Intergenerational Advent Festival

Celebrate the beginning of Advent with activities for all ages, including Advent wreath making, Nativity Bingo and cookie decorating.

November 29 | 8:15 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Winship Chapel/Sanctuary

Advent Sermon Series

Disrupting Time

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, preaching

Isaiah 2:1-5 | Romans 13:11-14

November 29 | 8:15 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Winship Chapel/Sanctuary

First Sunday of Advent

Begin the Advent season with worship and Communion at all three Sunday services.

December 2 | 6:30 a.m. | Virtual

Advent Visio Divina

Join the Rev. Saranell Hartman for a 45-minute guided visual meditation each Wednesday morning during Advent. Register here. 

December 5 | 6–10 p.m. | Off-Campus

Annual FPC Parent Christmas Party

FPC parents are invited to celebrate the season with an evening of fun, fellowship and holiday cheer.

December 6 | 8:15 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Winship Chapel/Sanctuary

Advent Sermon Series

Disrupting Advent: Disrupting Power

Rev. Lauren Tucker, preaching

Isaiah 11:1-10 | Luke 1:46-55

December 6 | 9 a.m. | Winship Chapel

Contemporary Worship in Winship Chapel

The 9 a.m. contemporary worship service will meet in Winship Chapel instead of the Sanctuary on these two Sundays.

December 6 | 10 a.m. | Sanctuary

Annual Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert

Celebrate the season with FPC's annual Christmas concert featuring the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra.

December 6 | 4–7 p.m. | Off-Campus

Christmas Parade and Hanging of the Greens

Journey through Bethlehem and experience the story of Jesus' birth with Nativity characters, live animals and activities for the whole family. The evening concludes with dinner and Hanging of the Greens in the Commons.

December 6 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Fifield Hall

Youth Group Christmas Party

Celebrate with gingerbread house decorating, a White Elephant gift exchange, festive games and holiday treats. Ugly Christmas sweaters and festive attire are encouraged!

December 8 | 7 p.m. | Off-Campus

FPC Men's Christmas Party

Men of all generations are invited to celebrate Christmas with dinner and fellowship. Dinner is included; tickets are $50.

December 9 | 6:30 a.m. | Virtual

Advent Visio Divina

Join the Rev. Saranell Hartman for a 45-minute guided visual meditation each Wednesday morning during Advent. Register here. 

December 11 | 7–10 p.m. | Off-Campus

Parents of Children Ages 0–5 Christmas Party

Parents of children ages 0–5 are invited to a festive evening of Christmas fellowship with their Sunday School community.

December 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Off-Campus

FPC 20s and 30s Christmas Party

Join FPC's 20s and 30s for their third annual Christmas party! Enjoy dinner, fellowship and an evening of holiday cheer.

December 13 | 8:15 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Winship Chapel/Sanctuary

Advent Sermon Series

Disrupting Advent: Disrupting Expectations

Rev. Rob Sparks, preaching

Isaiah 35:1-10 | Matthew 1:18-25

December 13 | 9 a.m. | Winship Chapel

Contemporary Worship in Winship Chapel

The 9 a.m. contemporary worship service will meet in Winship Chapel instead of the Sanctuary on these two Sundays.

December 13 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

Christmas Pageant

Celebrate the story of Jesus' birth as FPC's children bring the Nativity to life during worship.

December 14 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Fifield Hall

Youth Group Study Break

Take a break from exam preparation with dinner, hot chocolate, Christmas movies and games. A quiet study room will also be available.

December 16 | 6:30 a.m. | Virtual

Advent Visio Divina

Join the Rev. Saranell Hartman for a 45-minute guided visual meditation each Wednesday morning during Advent. Register here.

December 20 | 8:15 a.m. | 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Winship Chapel/Sanctuary

Advent Sermon Series

Disrupting Advent: Disrupting Control

Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, preaching

Isaiah 7:10-16 | Luke 1:26-38

December 20 | 9 a.m. | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

College Ministry Sunday

College students home for the holidays are invited to help lead worship during Advent. Reconnect with your FPC family and share your gifts by signing up for a worship role.

December 21 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | The Busko Home

College Christmas Party

College students are invited to reconnect with their Prayer Pals and friends over dinner, festive activities and a White Elephant gift exchange.

December 23 | 6:30 a.m. | Virtual

Advent Visio Divina

Join the Rev. Saranell Hartman for a 45-minute guided visual meditation each Wednesday morning during Advent. Register here. 

December 24 | 11 a.m. | Sanctuary

Christmas Eve Family Service

A family-friendly Christmas Eve celebration featuring carols, candlelighting and the Christmas story told by Katie Covington.

December 24 | 3 p.m. | Sanctuary

Christmas Eve Worship

Celebrate Christmas Eve with carols, candlelighting and music led by Sindhu Giedd.

December 24 | 5 p.m. | Sanctuary

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Celebrate the birth of Christ with traditional carols, candlelighting and music led by Tom Bara, Dan Bara, and the FPC Choir and Orchestra.

December 24 | 7 p.m. | Sanctuary

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

Celebrate the birth of Christ with traditional carols, candlelighting and music led by Tom Bara, Dan Bara, and the FPC Choir and Orchestra.

December 25 | 10 a.m. | Winship Chapel

Christmas Day Worship

Gather for a special Christmas Day worship service as we celebrate the birth of Christ.

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