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What is and What is to Come
We are presented with two texts for this final Sunday on the church calendar. The first is from the book of Revelation, in which the opening words provide us the…
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Making Room (Hope): First Sunday of Advent
What did the innkeeper say to Mary and Joseph? Nothing. The Gospel writer Luke tells us that there was no room in the inn. The sacred text says, “she gave…
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Advent Concert Series: Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra
Advent Concert Series Returns to First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for 2021! December 2 at 12pm: Kalamazoo Mandolin and Guitar Orchestra Join us in the sanctuary for this special…
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A Place at the Table (Peace): Second Sunday of Advent
Like the childhood game of “musical chairs,” we are convinced that there are not enough places at the table. And so we shrink the guest list just in case there…
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Advent Concert Series: The Sweetbriar Sisters
Advent Concert Series Returns to First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for 2021! December 9 at 12pm: The Sweetbriar Sisters, an all-female ukulele trio known for close harmonies, vintage songs…
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How Much is Enough? (Joy): Third Sunday of Advent
On this Gaudete Sunday that calls us to dare to rejoice, we will fill the stable with prayers and with diapers. During worship, you will be invited to write down…
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Advent Concert Series: Bill Cessna Jazz Piano Trio
Advent Concert Series Returns to First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo for 2021! December 16 at 12pm: Bill Cessna Jazz Piano Trio Join us in the sanctuary for this special…
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A Room with a View (Love): Fourth Sunday of Advent
This has been an Advent season of prophets: Jeremiah, Baruch, Isaiah, Micah. And now the prophet is Mary–the woman who was the original house for the holy. She was “the…
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4pm Children & Family Worship
This service will include a sweet and simple retelling of the night of Jesus’ birth and the singing of Christmas Carols. During this child friendly and interactive worship, the children…
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7pm Lessons & Carols
This traditional favorite celebrates the birth of Christ through the reading of scriptures and the singing of favorite Christmas carols. The organ, a brass ensemble and the choir will lead…
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9pm Carols & Communion
This worship will be similar to the 7pm (and will feature the choir, organ and brass ensemble, as well as "Silent Night") with the addition of communion being served. Seating…
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11pm Silent Night on the front steps
Last year our only in person event was “Silent Night” on the front steps. As the snowflakes drifted from the dark night sky; we knew we had come upon a…
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