The Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve
The Christmas Pageant 3:00 and 5:00 PM on our website, YouTube and Facebook First Pres children and youth tell the Christmas story! Click here for the Christmas Pageant Bulletin
Advent
Devotion: December 18, 2020
“When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was.” – Matthew 2:9 (NRSV) Dear Friends: This Monday is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year. The forecast is calling for …
Christmas Eve Services
This Christmas Eve, while we may not gather to worship in person, we invite you to join us in one or all of our Christmas Eve offerings: The Christmas Pageant, 3:00 and 5:00 PM on YouTube and Facebook First Pres children and youth tell the Christmas story! Pre-recorded and will air on the church’s …
A Christmas Concert
Edit December 25, 2020: Watch the concert below! — Join the musicians and friends of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest as they present a virtual concert filled with Christmas Joy! This concert will be recorded and debut on Wednesday, December 23 at 7:00 PM on the church website, FirstChurchLF.org. It will also be …
A Candlelight Gathering on Christmas Eve
Come to church this Christmas Eve and hold up a candle as we say “Merry Christmas!” to one another and listen to “Silent Night, Holy Night” being sung under the heavens. Children are welcome!
Christmas Caroling – from your car!
Following right after the Joy Ride Advent Scavenger Hunt, come to the Deerpath Parking Lot for a Caroling Party led by Pastor Clint with Susan Noble and Dr. Barry Wenger on organ! Using the church’s FM station (90.5), we will be joyfully singing your favorite selection of songs and carols of the season. Hot chocolate …
Joy Ride: Advent Scavenger Hunt
Everyone will stay in their cars for the duration of the event to ensure the safety of all participants. Would you like to be one of our Joy Ride Scavenger Hunt stops? No homes or yards will be damaged in the event! If you would like to participate as one of our stops, …
Longest Night Taize
We have a tradition of gathering on the longest night, when there are more hours of darkness than light. It’s a time to come together for prayers and laments, to mourn the losses and griefs of the year, to let the tears flow for the hurting places in our own lives, as well as for …
18th Annual Women’s Christmas Tea
Monday, December 7, 7:00 PM via Zoom We are taking our annual Women’s Christmas Tea online! This year’s Women’s Christmas Tea Mission Partner is Mano a Mano. Mano a Mano’s mission is to empower immigrant families to become full participants in their community. Their vision is an integrated community where everyone has access to …
Advent 2020 Schedule
This Advent at First Pres… Advent Study: Light of the World Begins November 29. You may purchase the book for $10 by calling the church at 847.234.6250 or emailing Debbie Tometz at dtometz@firstchurchlf.org. Read more Advent Devotional: Those Who Dream Art, reflections, and prompts for a season of dreaming. This devotional is …