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Celebrate the First Sunday of Advent with Us! This Sunday at 10:00 AM, we gather in the Sanctuary for a beautiful Advent worship service titled: “In the Time of Herod,…
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Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30,…
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Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30,… |
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Join Us for Advent Concerts! We’re excited to invite everyone to a special series of four Advent concerts in our beautiful Sanctuary. The first concert will be Thursday, December 4,… |
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Join Us for the Second Sunday of Advent! On Sunday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m., we gather in the Sanctuary for a meaningful Advent worship service titled: “When We’re Running…
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Stay After Worship for Something Special! Looking for a meaningful way to deepen your Advent experience? Join us for Academy Classes—our Sunday School for adults—right after the 10:00 a.m. service.…
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Kick Off the Holiday Season with Music and Joy! The Kalamazoo Community Chorale invites you to their festive holiday concert on Sunday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. right here at… |
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🎄 Last Call for Angel Tree Gifts! 🎄 Tuesday, 12/9 at 9:00 AM is the final deadline to bring in your Salvation Army Angel Tree items! Missed the drop-off? No… |
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Candlelight Service ~ Step out of the holiday rush and into the glow of peace. Join us for a special Candlelight Service on Wednesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. in… |
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Take a Midday Break for Beautiful Music! Join us on Thursday, December 11 at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary for a special Advent Concert featuring Choral Scholar Emily Barron (soprano)… |
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Experience the Magic of Handbells This Christmas! The Kalamazoo Ringers invite you to their annual holiday concert, “Above All This Bustle…Silver Bells,” in the beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist…
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Experience the Magic of Handbells This Christmas! The Kalamazoo Ringers invite you to their annual holiday concert, “Above All This Bustle…Silver Bells,” in the beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in downtown Kalamazoo. Join us on Saturday, December 13 for two free concerts—a 3:00 p.m. matinee and a 7:00 p.m. evening performance. Both are… |
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Celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent with Us! Join us on Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary as we continue our Advent journey with the theme: “Even in Our Fear, We Are Called Forward.” This special service will feature inspiring music from our Chancel Choir and Handbells, filling the space with joy…
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Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30, December 14, and December 21 (please note: it will not be available on December 7). Following worship, join us for a shared time of devotion…
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Stay After Worship for Something Special! Looking for a meaningful way to deepen your Advent experience? Join us for Academy Classes—our Sunday School for adults—right after the 10:00 a.m. service. On November 23, December 7, and December 14, we’ll explore “Looking Deeply: A Meditative Journey with Our Stained Glass Windows,” led by Mark Stucky. Take… |
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Brass for Christmas – A Joyful Advent Concert! Take a break from the holiday bustle and join us for a festive lunchtime concert on Thursday, December 18 at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary. The Kalamazoo Concert Brass Quintet will fill the space with bright, beautiful sounds of the season—perfect for lifting your spirits and celebrating… |
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Celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent with Us! Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary as we continue our Advent journey with the theme: “When You’re Afraid, Give Me Your Hand.” This special service will feature our Children’s Christmas Pageant, a joyful highlight of the season that brings energy and…
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Walk the Labyrinth This Advent! Discover a quiet, prayerful space in the midst of the season. The labyrinth will be set up in Wesley Hall each Sunday of Advent—November 30, December 14, and December 21 (please note: it will not be available on December 7). Following worship, join us for a shared time of devotion… |
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Christmas Eve at 4 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Kick off Christmas with joy and wonder! Our Children’s Pageant will bring the story of Jesus’ birth to life in the most delightful way—full of smiles, carols, and the message that love is louder than fear. We’ll light the Christ candle, sing together, and…
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Christmas Eve at 7 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Throughout Advent, we’ve lit candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. Tonight, we light the Christ candle—because Christ is our Light. Join us as brass instruments lift our carols, the Chancel Singers share anthems of joy, and we hear the story of Jesus’ birth… Christmas Eve at 11 PM: Good News Is Louder Than Fear Step away from the holiday hustle and into a quiet, hope-filled night. We’ll sing beloved carols, hear the shimmering sound of handbells, and gather at the communion table for bread and blessing. If the skies are kind, we’ll take our candles to the front… |
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December 28, 2025 ~ Lessons & Laughter Rev. Julie Kline Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season, a time of great joy. Our worship is inspired by a “Lessons & Carols” format and will embody a spirit of “Lessons & Laughter.” We’ll explore three Scripture lessons, each paired with beloved hymns and a creative response rooted in joy. Together, we will respond… |
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