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Children’s Storytime with Pastor Jeff—Facebook Live
Every Sunday in Advent starting December 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Join Pastor Jeff on Facebook Live every Sunday evening in Advent (12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22) for a reading of a story that will get you in the spirit of the season.
Advent by Candlelight
Monday, December 2 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
This special Advent event for women includes a program of speakers and music followed by dessert. It will be a busy month, so we invite you to spend this evening with us, getting our hearts and minds focused on what matters most this season. Contact Bridget Nelson at bnelson@rofum.org for more details.
Christmas Mini-Concerts—Livestreamed & In-Person
Join us in-person or on our YouTube Channel or Facebook page for live mini-concerts featuring musicians from Royal Oak First. Concerts will be presented at Noon during the three Wednesdays in Advent: December 4, Christmas Organ Music with Michael Rosas; December 11, Christmas Carol Sing with Maria Moro and Chris Mikell; December 18, Violin and Piano Christmas Music with Allison Harris and Neal Harris. Concerts will last approximately 30 minutes and will lift your spirit with the music of the season.
Spread the Cheer!
Saturday, December 7 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
We need everyone’s hands to help us spread holiday cheer! We need people to send cards, people to bake, kids to make cards, people to assemble bags of cookies and people to deliver cookies. You can pick up a list of church members at the Connections Table to mail Christmas cards to. On Saturday, December 7, bring four dozen of your favorite type of cookie or holiday treat to share and you will get to go home with a variety of cookies. We will then need volunteers to deliver cookies to the home of church members. This is a lovely, and delicious, way to spread holiday joy within our church family. If you any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Danielle at dmoody@rofum.org.
Baby’s First Christmas
Sunday, December 8 at 9:00 a.m. Worship
Families with infants experiencing their very first Christmas are invited to 9:00 a.m. worship for a special blessing and gift from the church. We are excited to celebrate this special moment with you and your newborn!
“Feast of Carols” Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Join us for the 70th annual “Feast of Carols” Christmas Concert featuring ensembles of Royal Oak First including our Sanctus Choir, Carillon Ringers, Children’s Choirs, Youth Choir, and Bands. Be sure to take in the sounds of our ensembles at Royal Oak First for an afternoon of glorious music. Join us after the concert for cookies and punch in the Gathering Space.
Christmas Sweater Sunday
Sunday, December 15 at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Worship
Wear your favorite Christmas sweater – “ugly” or not! Come and spread the joy of the season with your best Christmas get-up!
Longest Night Service
Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Whether mourning the loss of a loved one, dealing with an illness, navigating financial struggles or simply not feeling the spirit of Christmas; this service is a quiet, prayerful moment acknowledging the difficulties of the season.
Children’s Christmas Pageant
Sunday, December 22, 11:00 a.m.
At our 11:00 a.m. service, the children of Royal Oak First will present the story of the first Christmas. Music will be provided by the Children’s Choirs of Royal Oak First. Please note there will not be a Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve this year!
Christmas Eve Worship Experiences–
7:00 p.m. – Sanctuary/Livestream
“Blue Jean Christmas” – a modern worship experience. Come as you are and worship with us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. We will also have a service of candlelight as part of our worship. Our Youth Band and House Band will be leading us. The Nursery will be open.
9:00 p.m. – Sanctuary/Livestream
Traditional Christmas Eve worship service featuring Sanctus Choir, organ, piano and a woodwind quartet. A service of candlelight will conclude our worship.
11:00 p.m. – Outside on the Front Lawn
Join us outside on our front lawn for a simple, yet Holy worship experience in the dark of night as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. A service of candlelight will be included.