WHAT'S HAPPENING:
NOVEMBER 26: OFFICE CLOSED
NOVEMBER 27: THANKSGIVING DAY
The office is closed.
DECEMBER 3, 2025: BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE
If you are experiencing or have experienced loss - a loved one, relocation, health, employment, identity, independence, mobility - please come to our service at 2 PM. The holiday season is generally a time to be joyful and festive. Yet for many, this time of year can be particularly difficult even painful. For those experience grief, sadness or at loose ends due to loss, a Blue Christmas worship service allows loss to be acknowledged, feelings to be felt, shared connections to be made and hope through Christ and Christmas to be shared. Scripture, music, readings and reflections will be presented.
NOTICE OF CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A congregational meeting has been called by Session for Sunday, December 7th, after an abbreviated worship service and before lunch and the cookie exchange. The purpose of the meeting is to vote to affirm The Rev. Caroline A. Vickery as part-time solo pastor for Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church starting January 1, 2026. The Rev. Kristal Smith from the Presbytery of Carlisle will moderate the meeting.
ORDER POINSETTIAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Red and white, potted and foiled poinsettias to adorn a poinsettia tree in the Gathering Area can be ordered by completing a form or contacting the church office. You can choose white or red plants and designate in memory, honor of to God. You can also designate whether you want to take the plant(s) home with you or have Deacons deliver to homebound members. The cost is $20 per poinsettia with orders due by December 5th. Checks should be made out to Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church with Poinsettia identified in the subject line. Checks with order forms can be placed in offering plates at Sunday services or given to the church office. The poinsettia tree will be on display on Sunday, Dec. 21, and Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24th. Plants are available to be picked up after the Christmas Eve service or Sunday, Dec. 28. Sue Skelly and Norm Diefenderfer from the worship committee are thanked for providing this display.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
We are excited to announce our annual Christmas caroling event, which will take place on Tuesday, December 9th. This festive occasion is a wonderful opportunity to spread holiday cheer and celebrate the season.
SPECIAL MUSIC FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
As we quickly approach the season of Advent, many preparations are underway for the fast-approaching Christmas celebrations. We are seeking musicians of all kinds to add their talents for Christmas Eve. A simple musical offering of 2 to 3 minutes would be wonderful. Do you feel called to explore this possibility? Or perhaps you could reach out to a friend or family member that is musically inclined? Please contact Brad at bradleyjhull@gmail.com by December 7. Additionally, should you be interested in joining the vocal choir to sing at our Christmas Eve service, rehearsals are Mondays at 3:30. Please come and join us.
TEAS THE SEASON
Ladies, mark your calendars and plan to join us for the Ladies’ Christmas Tea on Thursday, December 11, at 1:30pm. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with festive food and special teas followed by a presentation “Folds and Flowers” by our own Marcia Shore. Since there is no availability of funds, the cost of the tea will be $10 a person. Tickets may be purchased in the gathering area Don’t miss this special time of fellowship.
SIGN UP FOR 2026 CHANCEL FLOWERS
The 2026 chancel flowers calendar is available at the Welcome Center in the Gathering Area. Please sign up for the dates you would like the floral displays to be part of worship services. Instructions are found in the Chancel Flower Binder. Please note that the cost has increased to $45 from $40 for the two arrangements from $40. Please direct questions to Susan Anthony or the church office.
COLONIAL CREST SING ALONG AND LUMINARIES AT THE POND
The Colonial Crest Association invites Faith Immanuel Presbyterian Church families to join them for this festive event on Saturday, December 20th at 4:30pm. There will be s’mores and hot chocolate, then a holiday sing-a-long starting at 5pm. No RSVP needed, just show up and bring the whole family!