Advent & Christmas at First Pres

Advent is full of opportunities for connection, celebration, and worship at First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth. We hope our church will be a place for respite, reflection, and renewal this season and this will be a time to remember the familiar yet powerful story of God’s love for us in the gift of Jesus’ birth. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

Advent Midday Prayer Services and Concerts
Wednesdays, December 4, 11 & 18, 12 p.m. in the Sanctuary
These 30-minute noon services include Scripture, music, prayer, and reflections by clergy on the spiritual impact of Advent as a season preparing us to celebrate Emmanuel - God with us. Midday concerts immediately follow worship at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary with a guest organist each week. A free lunch is served following the concert.

Fort Worth Opera Winter Song Concert
Saturday, December 14, 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Top-tier artists from the Fort Worth Opera will present Christmas music to celebrate the season. This event is free and open to the public.

Follow the Star Live Nativity
Sunday, December 15, 5:30 p.m. on the Penn Street side of First Pres
All are invited to celebrate Advent with a live nativity, followed by a fun grilled cheese and tomato soup come-and-go dinner in the Great Hall. For more information, contact Ann Nielsen.

Moravian Love Feast
Tuesday, December 17, 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall
Circles of Christ will once again host the Moravian Lovefeast. Come enjoy a festive evening of food, liturgy, song, and dance! The Moravian denomination introduced the service of a “Lovefeast” in 1727, a simple meal with song and prayer, to encourage Christian fellowship and love. RSVP here.

Longest Night Service
Sunday, December 22 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel
On December 22, we will mark the winter solstice, the night with the longest period of darkness in the year, as a way to name and acknowledge feelings of grief, sadness, or loss that may be present in this season. During Advent and Christmas, the church focuses on the happiness of receiving the Christ child into the world. Yet there are many among us for whom Christmas is a season of grief. We’ll come together for a moment of reflection for healing and self-care as we gather around Scripture, song, prayer, and acts of remembrance.

Christmas Eve at First Pres

Christmas Eve Brunch
Tuesday, December 24 at 10 a.m. at Community Crossroads
Neighbors and friends are invited to enjoy a Christmas brunch together at Community Crossroads, then ride the bus (optional) to First Pres for the noon Christmas Eve worship service. This event is free and open to the public.

Christmas Eve Worship: Tuesday, December 24
12 p.m. - Service of lessons and carols (Sanctuary)
5 p.m. - Service for families with children (Great Hall)
7 p.m. - Service with candlelight (Sanctuary & livestream)
9 p.m. - Service with communion & candlelight (Sanctuary)

Childcare provided at 7 p.m. The shuttle (providing transportation to and from Trinity Terrace) will be available for the 7 p.m. service.