Advent & Christmas 2022

CALLING ALL DREAMERS! Come and fill your heart with WONDER this Christmas season.

“Contours of Mary's Dream” by Lauren Wright Pittman | sanctifiedart.org

Worship Schedule

  • SUNDAYS IN ADVENT - NovEMBER 27, December 4,
    December 11, December 18 at 8:45 am & 11:15 am

  • CHRISTMAS EVE - December 24 at 5 pm, 7 pm & 9 pm

  • CHRISTMAS DAY - December 25 at 10 am

  • NEW YEAR’S DAY - January 1 at 10 am

  • EPIPHANY - January 8 at 8:45 am & 11:15 am

Lighting of the Advent Candle

November 27, December 4, December 11, December 18

Each week during 8:45 am & 11:15 am worship, a family group lights an advent candle in anticipation of Christ’s birth. Join us during these weeks of expectation to prepare for the birth of Jesus.

Advent Activities

FULFILL CHRISTMAS DREAMS through the GIVing Tree, Nov. 10 - Dec. 4

Choose a virtual ornament, buy gifts for a child in need, and bring hope to an entire family this Christmas.

DREAM OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE - REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR, NOV. 27 - DEC. 24

Add a new item to a donation bag each day of advent through the reverse advent calendar. Bring your full bag to Christmas Eve worship to offer hope to those in need this Christmas season.

Fill your heart with WONDER through an Advent Devotional

Pick up a free Celtic Advent Devotional “Kindling the Flame of Love” prepared by Presbyterians Today. This devotional embraces the observance of the Celtic Advent, which begins November 15 (earlier than our traditional Advent), encompassing a full 40-days which mirrors the season of Lent.

Advent Prayer Time - Wednesdays at 12 pm, NOV. 30 - DEC. 21

Center your heart during Advent. Come to the Sanctuary to pray on your own or Sarah Dixon will be there if you would like her to pray for you.

THE POTTER AND THE CLAY ALL AGES WONDER HOUR, November 27 at 10 am

Come enjoy the magic and wonder of pottery making. See a professional potter work wonders on a lump of clay and dream of the possibilities together. Families will mold their own advent wreaths out of clay to use during the advent season. All ages welcome!

CHRISTMAS CRAFTING Workshop for Kids, DECEMBER 4 AT 10 am

Preschool through 5th-grade children and their families are invited to enjoy Christmas crafting and games together in the Fellowship Hall.

“SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: THrough Your eyes” Concert, December 11 at 7 pm

Come hear the joyous sounds of the season told through the eyes of those who anticipate: angels, shepherds, Mary, and all who hope and wonder! Joined by The University Brass Quintet, handbells, and percussion, the Sanctuary choirs of First Presbyterian Church Austin and St. John’s United Methodist Church tell the story of the season with inspiring music.

Gingerbread House PartIES, December 17 at 1 pm and 4 pm

Register for a take-home or in-person Gingerbread House Party and support the First Presbyterian Day School this holiday season.

CAROLS & COOKIES WONDER HOUR, DECEMBER 18 AT 10 aM

All ages are invited to enjoy cookies and sing Christmas carols together during Wonder Hour!

Christmas Eve Services - 5 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm

This Night We Are Those Who Dream

“Center Christ” by Lauren Wright Pittman | sanctifiedart.org

INTERACTIVE Family Service at 5 pm

Worship with your family from youngest to oldest, from near and far. Help us tell the story of Jesus’ birth. As we prepare for Jesus, sing and pray with us … and be a part of the Christmas story. You may be an angel, a wise person, a shepherd, or a stable animal. Every role plays an important part in telling this important faith story. The story and pageant are woven into the music and message of the story. We hope you will join us! Nursery care will NOT be provided. All ages welcome in worship.

CandleLIGHT Worship at 7 pm and 9 pm

A traditional service of candlelight, lessons, and carols. Listen to the familiar words of scripture that foretell and proclaim the birth of Jesus. Sing the carols that help us tell that story with special music from the sanctuary choir, handbells, and brass. Invite a friend! Nursery care will NOT be provided. All ages welcome in worship.

Christmas Day & Epiphany

“Arise, Shine” by Lauren Wright Pittman | sanctifiedart.org

THOSE WHO DREAM WAKE UP TO NEW LIFE -
Sunday, December 25 at 10 AM

Enjoy a special Christmas Pajama Sunday! Community service at 10 am to worship and sing carols together as one congregation.

THOSE WHO DREAM WILL NOT KEEP SILENT -
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 AT 10 AM

Community service at 10 am to worship and celebrate the beginning of a new year together as one congregation.

THOSE WHO DREAM PERSEVERE -
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 AT 8:45 AM & 11:15 am

Celebrate Epiphany by discovering your 2023 Star Word. Return to two worship services and 10 am Wonder Hour resumes. Come for an Epiphany “The Star” Movie Night in the Fellowship Hall at 4:30 pm.