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Keep up-to-date with events happening around First UMC, the larger church and in the community. If you do not already receive either our Wednesday newsletter, Friday worship email, or Faith Development emails, we encourage you to sign up on the form at the bottom of every page.

Sunday, December 21
at 6 p.m.

Join us for a service of remembrance and hope. You can worship in-person or online on our worship page.

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Create & Discover
December 11, 2025

We'll meet at China Palace at 5:30 p.m. then gather at the church at 7 p.m. We plan to wrap presents for families whose names have not been selected.

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Mitten Tree Donations

As you walk into the church you will notice an adorable snowman tree. We invite you to decorate him with gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves. These will go to The Light House at McCurdy Ministries to warm the hearts and hands of that community.

Winter Accessories Display

End of Year Giving
Deadline Dec. 31st

The deadline for the end of the year giving is December 31st. The church office is closed on December 25-31. You can make your donation online through our website by 11:59 p.m December 31st. Mail your donations to the church be sure it's postmarked by December 31st. Thank you for your genorosity. We would not be able to make a difference in so many lives without your help.

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Worship Schedule for Advent Season

We invite you to join us for worship during the Advent Season. Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. and Christmas Eve see times below. Blue Christmas Service, December 21 at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Service, December 24 at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

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Christmas Boxes

Packed Christmas boxes are due to First United Methodist on Friday, December 12, from 6 - 8 p.m. or Saturday, December 13, 7 - 8:30 a.m. The truck will leave the church at 9 a.m.

Christmas Gift Boxes

"Save the Dates"
September 5 & 6, 2026

We are designing 75th Anniversary “Save the Date” cards that you can send to friends who have moved from Los Alamos. We will have them available for you to include in your Christmas cards. While you’re sending cards if you have the address of someone who has moved away, please send their contact information to the church office at office@lafumc.org Our next planning meeting will be on Sunday, November 23rd, after worship. A zoom link will be provided in this week’s newsletter.

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Christmas Caroling
December 21st at 4 p.m.

We will go caroling at Aspen Ridge and Sombrillo to spread the Christmas cheer. Meet at the church at 4 p.m. to carpool or meet us at Aspen Ridge at 4:15 p.m. Then we will come back for dinner at church.

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Programming Night - Thursday 

Worship Update - Friday 

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If you notice a mistake or something that is missing,

please contact the church office. 

For more information on any event posted, click the event on the calendar below.

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