The Christmas season is
an opportunity to encounter
Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy-even when things don’t go as planned. This year, we embrace An Imperfect Christmas, a reminder that God’s grace is present always-even in life’s messiest moments.
Worship
Sundays in December
We worship every Sunday at 9:00 am & 10:30 am, in-person or online. During December our services include the lighting of the Advent wreath, extra music, and messages that speak to getting the most out of Christmas.
Blue Christmas
A service for those who are stressed, lonely, or hurting. Sunday, December 21 at 7:00 pm. Reflective, simple, and filled with space for any and all of the difficult feelings that can accompany the holiday season.
Christmas Eve
All our Christmas Eve services
include your favorite carols
and “Silent Night” by candle light.
The 1 & 3 pm Services are
designed with children in mind
- with visits from our puppets.
The 5 & 7 pm Services include choir,
instrument ensemble, bells, and a message to bring hope. Children will love and are welcome at all our services.
Christmas Eve Services
Designed for Children - 1 & 3 pm
Candles & Carols - 5 & 7 pm
Special Events for Children
Christmas Craft Fun Day
Ornaments, cookies, decorations… kids make it all at this energy and spirit filled afternoon. Join us December 7 from 2-4 pm for crafting, activities, and treats.
Children’s Musical
Experience the meaning of the Christmas Story through the voices and joy of our children. Join us for our annual Christmas Pageant on Monday, December 15 at 6:30 pm. Children are invited to act out the Nativity story accompanied by many beloved Christmas carols.
Christmas Eve Services
We welcome your children, and any noises or busyness they bring with them, at all our services. Always. We have designed our 1 & 3 pm Christmas Eve services with shorter attention spans in mind. With multiple puppet vignettes and a faster rhythm to the service.
An Unlikely Advent Study
Discover how God shows up in
unexpected places through
An Unlikely Advent by Rachel Billups.
Join us Wednesdays - December 3, 10 & 17 at 12 pm or 7 pm - in The Parlor or online.
Music
Music Sunday
Every Sunday in Advent is filled with the wonderful sounds of Christmas… December 14 just has more! The choir, bells, instrument ensemble, and organ accompany incredible music to experience and join in.
During worship at 9:00 am and 10:30 am
CSU Holiday Concert
The CSU choral area presents the popular annual holiday event! Kick off your holiday season on December 9 at 7:30 pm with the Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. James Kim, the Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Nathan Payant, and the University Chorus for an evening filled with good cheer and festive favorites.
Tickets required. SOLD OUT
Colorado Bach Ensemble
Handel’s beloved Messiah returns to Colorado Bach Ensemble, highlighting the holiday season with a complete performance of this brilliant and inspiring masterwork. Composed in 1741, its Dublin premiere began a remarkable ascent as one of the great pillars of classical music in the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. First Church hosts the Colorado Bach Ensemble December 14 at 2:30 pm.
Twelve days of devotions
- written by members and friends
of the First Church community - each showing God’s light through their own Imperfect Christmas.