Christmas Eve at First UMC
Christmas Eve – December 24
The Stable: A Place of Care. Rev. Loren A. Boyce, preaching
The stable is unassuming—messy, crowded, and ordinary—yet it becomes the meeting place of heaven and earth. As the study beautifully puts it, “the promise of hope, peace, joy, and love combine in one tightly swaddled infant” who calls us to care for one another.
This holy night asks: Will we open our arms to God?
4:30 PM – Family Service
A joyful, relaxed celebration featuring:
Modern music & guitar-led carols (with Chad Lore and Susan Stubson)
No-rehearsal Children’s Christmas story with costumes provided
Retelling the Christmas Story
Communion
Candlelit “Silent Night”
7:00 PM – Traditional Candlelight Service
Featuring:
Chancel Choir
Traditional Christmas hymns
Communion
Candlelit “Silent Night”
9:00 PM – Blended Candlelight Service
Featuring:
Handbell Ensemble
Traditional hymns
Communion (with soloist Alicia Roberts of Opera Wyoming)
Candlelit “Silent Night”