One thing you and I can do that will bless us and brighten the season - help a child in need in our community. On our FUMC Angel Trees in the main foyer area, and in the Modern Worship space, you will see angel ornaments with different items to purchase to help needy children who are the pediatric patients of Dr. Peggy Linguist and her partners of the Family Medicine Residency Clinic in Waxahachie, and foster children of Ellis County.

Please choose one or more angel ornaments, purchase the item listed, and place the unwrapped items under the Angel Tree. Keep your ornaments over the Christmas season as a reminder to pray for the children and their families who will receive the items. May you be blessed with the joy of giving to a child as we celebrate the birth of Jesus coming again into our hearts.

We invite you to a special kid-centered worship service on December 7th.  Every year during our Modern Worship Service, we host a "Christmas in Pajamas" Sunday.  Kids are encouraged to wear their Christmas jammies!  We will have hot chocolate and Christmas treats for everyone.  We'll have a special storytime and sermon designed just for our little ones.  We hope you will join us for this adorable Christmas tradition!

Rooted Women's Ministry is a group for women in their 20s - 40s.  Join us for our Christmas party on December 12th.  We'll be drinking hot cocoa and making homemade sugar scrub.  There is a $5 supply fee. 

This year's play is called "Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night," focusing on a family running in every direction and potentially missing the peace of Christ in the midst of Christmas craziness.  Will they find the meaning of Christmas in time?  Come see the final performance at 5:00 pm on December 14th and join us for a reception with the cast after the show!

Campfire & Carols is a fun church-wide event! Each year we gather around the campfire, roast s'mores, and sing our favorite Christmas songs!  This year, Pastor Adam will be joining us with his guitar to play along while we sing!  Bring your lawn chairs and singing voices! 

Remember the reason for the season, and celebrate by being in the right place on Christmas Eve. Our Christmas Eve services are among the most beautiful and well-attended of the entire year. Come join us as we gather to thank God for the gift of Jesus our savior! If your family is in town, bring them along! There’s nothing quite like experiencing Christmas Eve at First UMC!

To sign up to volunteer to help make and serve the meal, click the volunteer button.

Give the gift of time this holiday season! The Pop-Up Food Pantry is calling for volunteers on December 27 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Join us in making a difference by lending a hand to distribute essential food items to those in need. Your commitment for just a few hours can bring warmth and nourishment to families facing challenges this holiday season. Sign up COMING SOON!