THIS SUNDAY AT FIRST CHURCH
As we gear up to celebrate the birth of Jesus, we have a busy week ahead of us. We'll continue our Advent series, A Christmas Carol, with Pastor Rob's sermon, Christmas Future in our 8:45 service. Everyone is invited to join us in the celebration with a Birthday Party for Jesus with props, costumes, and scripts being passed out at 10 am for the Impromptu Christmas Pageant which will take place during our 10:45 service. We'll conclude the service with cake for everyone and singing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus. We also look forward to our annual Christmas Eve services. All information about these special celebrations can be found below.
Join us in person or stream our services online! You can sign in electronically with our connect form or using Realm Connect no matter how you join us.
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Last Sunday, we continued our Advent series, A Christmas Carol, with Pastor Rob's sermon, Christmas Present.
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BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS
Sunday, December 18 | 10:00 am
During Sunday School, scripts and costumes for our Impromptu Christmas play will be handed out—no rehearsing, no stress. We’ll act out the story of Christ’s birth together during the Chapter 2 service at 10:45! We’ll conclude the service by singing “Happy Birthday” and eating birthday cake for Jesus together. Gluten-free cake will be available.
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NEW MEMBER CLASS
Beginning Sunday, January 15 | 10:00 am
Are you interested in deepening your relationship with Christ and the church? Beginning on January 15, you have the opportunity to participate in “A Disciple’s Path” which is a 6-week class that prepares us for more committed discipleship in the United Methodist church. More details will be coming soon but if you have any questions reach out to Pastor Nikki at or 260-925-0885.
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OPEN CANTATA DRESS REHEARSAL
Wednesday, December 21 | 6:30 pm
Can’t make it to the 11 pm Cantata service on Christmas Eve? You’re in luck! We will be performing this year’s Christmas Eve Cantata, “Night of the Father’s Love” by Pepper Choplin in a full dress rehearsal that will be open to the public. You can even come early and grab dinner from 5-6 pm before the performance.
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LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
Wednesday, December 21 | 7:00 pm
Auburn Presbyterian at 111 W 12th St, would like to invite those who might be grieving this holiday season for a service of grief and healing on Wednesday, December 21 at 7pm. All are welcome.
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HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
Please call or text 260-573-0150 with any pastoral emergencies
- December 26-27: Closed
- December 28-29: 9:00-4:00 pm
- December 30-31: Closed
- January 2: Closed
Regular office hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:00-4:00 pm.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
Christmas Eve is always a special time at First UMC. Join us for one or all of our services on Saturday, December 24!
- 4:30 pm Family Service
- 7:30 pm Communion Service
- 11:00 pm Cantata Service
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UPCOMING ONE SERVICE SUNDAYS
Due to Christmas and the New Year falling on Sundays, we are adjusting our Sunday worship services to accommodate. We will hold ONE service at 10:00 am on December 25 (Christmas Day) in the Sanctuary and ONE service at 10:00 am on January 1 (New Year's Day) in Fellowship Hall.
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YEAR-END GIVING
The end of the year is approaching quickly! All donations for 2022 must be turned into the office or postmarked for December 31, 2022 to be counted towards your 2022 giving. The office will NOT be open on December 26-27 and December 30-31, so please plan accordingly.
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- For the friends and family of Dale Hummer due to his passing
- For those with health concerns: Alaina Ring, Steve Brill, Brian Webb, Bob Zimmerman, Sharon Hummer, Jim Stahl, Keith Crowl's mother-Judy, Jedd Copenhaver, John Denmark, Dennis Kepler, Bonnie Collins, Kay-friend of Barb Metelko, Mary Hostetter, and Chad Carper
- Continued prayers for Michael Parker, Andrew Crowl, Mandy Brown, Sharon Zimmerman, Bill Kobiela, Lorna Mavis, and Linn Aldrich
Post your requests on our new prayer wall here, or email Prayer@auburnumc.church.
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CONNECT WITH US ON REALM
Have you signed up for your Realm account yet? Visit our Realm page to request access! With Realm you will find easy ways to stay up to date on Church news and events, connect with others, give online, view your giving history, keep track of your pledge, and much more! Contact Lindsey Miller with any questions.
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TUESDAY MORNING WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Tuesdays | 11-12 pm
This is a group for women to meet and work together through topics relevant to our life and faith. We may read books, listen to podcasts or perhaps find a TV series that we can follow. They meet Tuesday mornings at 11 am at the church in room D008. Contact the group leader, Pastor Nikki, to let her know you'd like to join and if you have any study suggestions.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS
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Other Things to Know:
- Streams of our Sunday morning worship services are available on YouTube and our website beginning at 8:45 and 10:45 am.
- Every now and then we send out a mailing to the whole congregation. Catch up here!
Click here to opt-out, update your info, or add yourself or someone else to our mailing list.
- Has it been a while since you've updated your information with the church office? It's easy to forget to let us know when you move or your number changes. Simply send an email to office@auburnumc.church to let us know OR update the information using your Realm account.
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Did you know that First UMC hosts a blood drive on the first Tuesday of every month in Fellowship Hall? You can sign-up for an appointment time right here!
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COMMUNICATE
Need to communicate to the whole congregation? Communication Request forms can be found in the office or online here. Contact Lindsey Miller by email or at 260.925.0885 with any questions.
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CONNECT
Want to get connected or need more information about our ministries? Stop by the Welcome Center on Sunday or contact the church office. You can reach us by email or phone at 260.925.0885.
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