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Advent
Music Events
December 2, 12pm FRIDAYS@FIRST: An Advent Concert Series Songs of Longing and Expectation Renowned pianist Matthew Manwarren joins tenor Jeffrey Price in a performance of music by Schubert, Handel, and carols of the season. December 9, 12pm FRIDAYS@FIRST: An Advent Concert Series Musique français Oboist Mark Biggam is joined by pianist Matthew Michael Brown in a performance of music by French composers, including Francis Poulenc’s hauntingly beautiful Oboe Sonata and arrangements of French carols. December 16, 12pm FRIDAYS@FIRST: An Advent Concert Series Organ Masterworks Salisbury native Jacqueline Yost returns to perform works of Bach, Dupré, and other festive music of the season on the sanctuary’s 53-rank Parkey-Schantz organ. December 18, 5pm A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Join us for this annual tradition which welcomes the community each year. The choirs of First Church are joined by brass quintet, bells, oboe, harp, and organ. A festive prelude for bells and brass begins at 4:30pm. Children and Youth December 7, 5:30-7:00pm YOUTH CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION! Join us for Midweek at First as our youth share a meaningful program featuring their varied skills and talents. Contact Jenni Fogt, Director of Youth Ministries by November 18th if you would like to participate. December 11, 4pm CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS JOY CELEBRATION! We begin with a service led by our children in the sanctuary and then conclude with the creation of Gingerbread Houses in the fellowship hall. Contact Pat McKim, Director of Children's Ministries. December 18, 4pm BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS! Join the fun as we usher in the birth of Jesus with this great event for children ages Pre-School through 5th grade. Birthday Cake? Yes, absolutely! December 18, 6:30-8:00pm SALISBURY YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY Following the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, join us for a fun-filled evening of laughter and great fellowship! Expect Christmas goodies galore and games! Adult Discipleship and Care December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; 10:00am or 6:30pm ADVENT BOOK STUDY Beginning December 1 at 10:00am or 6:30pm, we will study the book Sent: Delivering the Gift of Hope at Christmas for five weeks. The classes will meet in the Seekers Room. If you have any questions, please contact Reverend Erin Michelle Weaver. December 21, 6:30-7:30pm, CHAPEL LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE Advent and Christmas are seasons of “joy to the world,” but when we are experiencing grief and struggle or dealing with other losses in our lives, this time of year can be difficult, or even lonely. If this describes you or someone you know, we invite you to come to our Longest Night Service on Wednesday, December 21 at 6:30pm. We gather in the Chapel to light candles, pray, and receive the gift of this Savior who comes to shine light in the darkness. |
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Christmas EvePaper Bag Pageant | 4:00pm
A walk through the Christmas Story told through the witnesses of God's Creation Candlelight Services | 7:00pm at 11:00pm With Holy Communion |
Christmas Day
Worship at 11:00am
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Salisbury, NC 28144 |
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