Advent
Advent Devotionals
Available in the JPW Library, or at Sunday worship. “Waiting in Joyful Hope” from Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph, MN is available in large print. “The Mess in the Messiah” by the StillSpeaking Writers group at UCC/Pilgrim Press has a lighter tone.
Wreath, Poinsettia and Organ & Carillon Donations
Wreaths will adorn the doors of First Church during the season of Advent. Poinsettias can be used to brighten the holiday for another or taken home after worship on December 22. Donations can also be made to the Organ & Carillon Reserve Fund. Click button below or print a form HERE to mail in with your payment. All donations must be received in the office by Monday, December 16.
Services and Events
Sunday, December 1 – First Sunday of Advent, Hope – 10 a.m. worship service with Communion.
Thursday, December 5 –West Hartford Festival of Trees, 5-8 p.m. and
Saturday, December 7 – West Hartford Festival of Trees, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, December 8 – Second Sunday of Advent, Peace – 10 a.m. worship service
Saturday, December 14 – City Singers at 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 15 – Third Sunday of Advent, Joy – 10 a.m. worship service
Saturday, December 21 – Celtic Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m.
Sunday, December 22 – Fourth Sunday of Advent, Love – 10 a.m. worship service, The Quiet City Brass Quintet
Sunday, December 22 – Arts in the Center Concert, Chorus Angelicus at 4 p.m. in the Meeting House. Order tickets Here
Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Services: 4:30 p.m. – Family Service, First Church Brass Quintet
9 p.m. – Contemplative, candle-light service. Click to watch it live or recorded on our YouTube channel , First Church Brass Quintet
Wednesday, December 25 – Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 29 – Colossal Puppets & Trombone Choir return during the 10 a.m. worship service.
Ring in the New Year with Colossal Mary and Joseph! We need volunteers!
The Colossal Puppets of St. Michaels Church (Litchfield) are returning to First Church Sunday, December 29 for the 10 a.m. service! Come see this collection of massive shepherds, angels, kings, and the Holy Family as they march throughout the Meeting House. It’s a memorable way for children of all ages to commemorate the end of the Christmas season and look forward to greeting the New Year. Want to get involved? Volunteers are needed for the following:
- Assembling/preparing the puppets Friday, December 27 from 2 – 4 p.m.
- Puppeteers for the Dec. 29 worship service. This involves rehearsing on Saturday, Dec. 28 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Disassembling and transporting the puppets back to St. Michaels Monday, December 30 at 10 a.m.
Sign up for any of these spots HERE, or speak to Jim Boratko.