The Season of Advent
Advent is a season of anticipation and hope, expectation and preparation as we reflect on both the nativity and the anticipation of Christ’s second coming.
We remember the longing of Jews for a Messiah and our own longing for and need of forgiveness, salvation and a new beginning. Even as we look back and celebrate the birth of Jesus in a humble stable in Bethlehem, we also look forward anticipating the second coming of Christ as the fulfillment of all that was promised by his first coming.
Please check out the events and worship opportunities at Fountain City United Methodist Church during this special season of Advent.
Come To Bethlehem | December 7
Join us for our annual Christmas experience Come To Bethlehem on December 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We will offer a free community dinner, music, fun for the young, fun for the old, fun for the family!
Live music, live nativity and new animals this year for our Bethlehem Christmas farm! This is a free event with dinner to kick off the evening as you begin your journey towards Christmas. Admittance will be timed entry allowing everyone to enjoy each station sufficiently. Admission is free but donations will be gladly accepted. This is a community favorite!
Registration has closed but walk-ins are welcome.
Movie Night & Food Drive | December 12 | 6:30 pm
Join in for a fun family night! Come enjoy a movie night with hot cocoa, lemonade, & popcorn in the Fountain City UMC Gym. We will watch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever movie as well as have craft tables & a game with micro prizes for all ages to enjoy.
We ask that you please bring an item or two to help stock the Blessing Box! Many of our neighbors are losing access to food assistance and struggling to make ends meet during these uncertain times. Let's support our neighbors during this special season of giving!
Come, Celebrate Christmas! Concert
December 14 at 3 pm
December 15 at 7:30 pm
Come, celebrate Christmas in song! The Chancel Choir, Tollers, and Fountain Voices will present this year's Christmas concerts, a longstanding tradition, and one that is sure to bless all who attend. Our choirs and accompanists will be joined by a full orchestra, and our worship through music will fill your hearts. Childcare will be available.
The concert will also be televised as follows:
- CW20 WBXX Christmas Eve 7-8 p.m.
- WBIR Christmas Day 6-7 a.m.
- WATE Christmas Day 6-7 a.m.
- WBIR Christmas Day 12-1 p.m.
Service of the Longest Night | December 21 | 6:30 pm
There are times when each of us are overwhelmed by doubts, fears, exhaustion and grief. In the dark of night, those feelings can get the best of the love and compassion we know intrinsically are available to us through God’s grace. But by the winter solstice, the literal longest night of the year, we are pushed and shoved by the bustle of the holidays. This service is for all who long for a silent night. A little slice of peace. A moment of encouragement. Some time to ourselves in the presence of the Holy.
Christmas Worship Services | December 24
Family Nativity Service | 4 p.m.
A family-friendly worship service in the Sanctuary.
Contemporary Candlelight Service | 6:30 p.m.
This candlelight Holy Communion service will be in the Gym and will include contemporary Christian music.
Traditional Candlelight Service | 11 p.m.
This candlelight Holy Communion service in the Sanctuary will include traditional hymns.
