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advent devotional book

sunday morning worship service - sunday, november 24 @ 10:30 a.m.

An Advent Devotional Book for 2024 is now available. Be sure to pick up your copy this Sunday.

sunday morning worship service - sunday, november 24 @ 10:30 a.m.

Scripture Reading: “The Widow’s Offering” (Mark 12:41-44)

Message: “Trust Turned into Gratitude”

thanksgiving fellowship meal - this sunday, november 24

sunday morning worship service - sunday, november 24 @ 10:30 a.m.

thanksgiving fellowship meal - this sunday, november 24

On this Sunday, November 24th, we will gather for Worship, followed by our annual Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal. Eat a light breakfast that morning and come prepared to share together in our time as a church family to give thanks.

church office closed during the week of thanksgiving

thanksgiving fellowship meal - this sunday, november 24

The Church Office will be closed on Monday-Friday, November 25-29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

christmas toy drive - december 1-15

church office closed during the week of thanksgiving

congregational meeting - sunday, december 8

We are collecting toys for all ages starting Sunday, December 1st. The Toy Drive will run until Sunday, December 15th, which is the last day to bring a toy. If you wrap the toy, be sure to attach a removable sticky note indicating if the toy is for a boy or girl, what the toy is, and for what age the toy is appropriate. Spread some Christmas joy by participating! Let’s do what we can to fill up the table with toys for children in our community.

congregational meeting - sunday, december 8

church office closed during the week of thanksgiving

congregational meeting - sunday, december 8

Our “Annual Meeting of the Congregation” will be on Sunday, December 8th following Worship. There will be at least two agenda items: (1) We will vote to approve a General Budget for 2025; and (2) We will vote for new Church Board members.

the contemporary chorale - christmas with the chorale - saturday, december 14

Rolin Green is a member and this concert will be presented on Saturday, December 14—two performances at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Buckingham United Methodist Church. Support the Chorale and Rolin as they share this special Christmas concert.

christmas with the chose: "holy night" - sunday, december 15 @ 4 p.m.

the contemporary chorale - christmas with the chorale - saturday, december 14

A young mother labeled “impure.” A shepherd boy considered “unclean.” Experience Jesus’ birth through their eyes as Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night blends The Messengers and The Shepherd into one special remastered and re-scored story. This special feature also includes an original performance from Andrea and Matteo Bocelli, six favorite songs from the past, and two beautiful new monologues.

annual christmas brunch - sunday, december 22

the contemporary chorale - christmas with the chorale - saturday, december 14

annual christmas brunch - sunday, december 22

Sunday, December 22nd, we will share our Annual Christmas Brunch beginning at 9:45 a.m. Bring your best brunch items to share, and begin the morning in fellowship with your church family. A sign-up sheet will be available next month.

church office closings

community christmas eve service - sunday, december 24

annual christmas brunch - sunday, december 22

As we look ahead to the week of Christmas and the week after leading us toward New Year’s Day, here are the days the church office will be closed: December 23-27, December 30-January 1, 2025. We will be back on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

community christmas eve service - sunday, december 24

First Christian Church of Allen will once again host a “Community Christmas Eve Service” in the old Church Sanctuary in the Allen Heritage Village. Make sure you let your family & friends know about it, so everyone can share with us this wonderful time of the year.