Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025
Second Sunday of Advent December 7, 2025
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Monday, December 1:
-- Helping Hands Monday Meal every Monday at noon. For more info or to volunteer see Eleanor Kenitzer.
Wednesday, December 3:
-- Creative Christian Crafters - 10:00 AM Backman Hall.
-- Trustees Meeting - 7:00 PM Meeting Room.
-- WOW Service - 8:00 PM Backman Hall.
Thursday, December 4:
-- Holy Grounds Lectionary Study - 8:00 AM Fig Tree Coffee. This week's scriptures: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12.
-- Spanish Language Class - 9:30 AM Meeting Room.
-- Pastor's Book Club - 6:00 PM Heritage Chapel / Zoom.
Friday, December 5:
-- Ring Out Danger - 9:35 AM Church Street Entrance.
Saturday, December 6:
-- Men's Breakfast - 8:00 AM Backman Hall.
-- Monthly Recycle Fundraiser - 10-11 AM Church Parking Lot.
Sunday, December 7: (Second Sunday of Advent):
-- Choir Rehearsal - 8:30 AM Sanctuary.
-- Worship with Holy Communion & Children's Church, reception of new members - 10:15 AM, Sanctuary.
-- Ministry Empowerment Fair & Christmas Cookie Exchange during Fellowship in Backman Hall.
Zoom meeting login: https://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID ; 908 490 8254 Password: 5zRiqk
Introducing WOW - Worship on Wednesday: Beginning Dec. 3 we're launching a new midweek worshipping community called WOW. Services will be held at 8:00 PM in Backman Hall. All are welcome, with special attention and hospitality extended to our neighbors who are unhoused or currently living on the margins.
Day of Belonging - New Members Sunday: We will be receiving new members on December 7 during worship. If you would like to be included on this day of belonging (baptism and/or membership) please see Pastor Angel.
Ministry Empowerment Fair and Christmas Cookie Exchange: Sunday, December 7, during fellowship time: Learn more about the ministries, small groups, and committees of First Church Roseville and discover ways you can get involved, share your gifts, and help shape our ministry together.
Advent Worship Series, From the Stump,, New Life - Restoration, Resilience, Rebirth: This advent we will listen again to Isaiah's vision of a shoot springing from the stump of Jesse and to Matthew's story of Christ's coming. Out of what seems lifeless, God brings forth new life. In a world that feels weary and worn, these ancient words call us to hope - to trust that God's promise still takes root, grows strong, and bears fruit.
Community Memorial Service for the Unhoused: Sunday, Dec. 21, 3:00 PM: Bethel Lutheran Church (1050 Douglas Blvd.). Join our homeless neighbors and community faith leaders in remembering those we lost this past year. Event organized by the Roseville Advocates for the Homeless and Placer People of Faith Together.
Christmas Eve Services at First Church Roseville:
Wednesday, Dec. 24, Sanctuary.
WOW presents NYE Covenant Renewal Service & Game Night: Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8:00 p.m. in Backman Hall. Join WOW for New Year's Eve for this special service using the Wesley Covenant Prayer. Following worship, you're invited to join us for a game night and pizza party. For more info, see Pastor Angel.
Sock It To Me!: Sock Collection Drive: We're collecting new socks to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness in our community. Bring new socks (all sizes welcome!) and place them in the collection bin in the narthex. Donations of new or gently used jackets and sweaters are also welcome.
Holy Grounds Lectionary Study: Thursdays, 8 AM at Fig Tree Coffee.
Bring your Bible and join the conversation as we reflect on the scriptures for Sunday.
Pastor's Book Club: Thursdays, 6 PM, Heritage Chapel & Zoom. Join us as we discuss Cherished Belonging by Father Greg Boyle.
Spanish-Language Class: Thursdays, 9 AM, Meeting Room
Come learn Spanish with us! For more info, see Paul Woicicki.
Evening Prayer Service: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6 PM via Zoom. Join us for a moment of contemplative prayer and guided reflection.
Creative Christian Crafters: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month, 10 AM Craft Room. For more info, see Ruth Ann Baker.
Women's Tea Time Social: 4th Wednesday of the Month, 10:30 a.m.
For more information and address, please contact Chris Handley.
Men's Breakfast: A monthly gathering for all interested men of First Church. First Saturday each month, 8:30 AM in Backman Hall. Questions?? See Dave Sechrist or Thom King.
Sanctuary Choir: Come join us in song. Rehearsals at 8:30 Sunday mornings. See Eleanor Kenitzer
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