This Sunday
Join us at 10:30 a.m. for worship in the sanctuary as we begin the Advent calendar! The nursery will be open as usual for our toddlers and babies. Our kids five years old and up can join us for the first part of worship and then will be dismissed to their classrooms with their leaders. They can sit with their parents or join us in the front rows at the start of service. Our youth are invited to join us for our regular youth gathering after worship. The Prayer team will be available at the front of the sanctuary toward the end of the service to pray with those who would like to receive prayer.
Rene Scheys will begin our 4-week Advent Sunday School this Sunday at 9 a.m. The class will focus on the poetry of E. E. Cummings. Email Pastor Lindsay if you plan to attend and need childcare.
This is the last week for our World Mission Offering (WMO), which supports global servants who have been called to work cross-culturally to show people the love of Christ and proclaim God’s reign of justice, peace and abundant life for all creation. Click here to give online (select WMO from the drop down menu), or make your offering during this Sunday’s worship.
It’s time for Hanging of the Greens following service this week! Join us for a fun time hanging garlands and putting up lights to get our church ready for the Christmas season. We’ll have lunch first before getting to work.
Join us this Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. for our monthly FBCPride group in the Southside Room. We will hear JT share about theology that he has studied throughout his journey as a young gay man. He will give some resources and information that will be helpful to the LGBTQ community, parents, and allies alike. Text “pride” to 626-727-9498 to RSVP, or email pride@fbcpasadena.com for more information.
Stop by the lobby this Sunday to pick up a free advent devotional (or click here to download a digital copy), written by E. E. Cummings. This devotional has wonderful ideas for individuals or families to reflect during this special Christmas season, and this material is being used in our Advent Sunday School class, as well!
The Friends In Deed Food Pantry item for this Sunday is baking items (flour, sugar, mixes, etc).
Future Happenings & Other News
You’ll find a list of our regular weekly happenings and the upcoming events for the next six weeks at the very bottom of this page. Event details will be provided as its date nears.
A reminder that our liturgy audio recording will now be emailed on Tuesdays.
Partner with us in generosity through Friends In Deed’s annual Christmas for the Kids gift drive. Every year we get the honor of helping to provide gifts for Friends In Deed’s families with kids as we are reminded of God’s generous gift of Jesus to our world. We are over halfway filled with our 80 gift requests, but we still need your help! Click the button below to sign up to bring a gift. Unwrapped gifts should be dropped off at the church no later than Sunday, December 11th, and they should include the child's name and family number. Please read full instructions on the link.
Future Happenings & Other News
Help give the gift of life! Sign up to participate in the American Red Cross’ Blood Drive FBCP is hosting on Friday, December 2nd, in the gym from 9 am - 3 pm. Sign up and schedule an appointment here: December 2 Blood Drive Sign up (NOTE: Be sure to sign up for the one in Pasadena located at 75 N Marengo Ave.)
Join us here at FBCP for an art therapy workshop led by Kit Ripley on Saturday, December 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kit is one of the global servants we support who works with women and girls in Thailand. She’ll take you through a creative and contemplative exercise designed to help you take stock of where God has you in your current season of life and process what God might be inviting you to next. Text "art" to 626.727.9498 to sign up. Email Pastor Lindsay if you have any questions.
The memorial service for Joseph “Champ” Singleterry will be Saturday, December 3rd, at 3 pm in the sanctuary. There will be a reception and meal afterwards in the gym. We hope you join us as we remember this dearly loved and special member of our congregation.
Join us on December 4th at 9 a.m. for our Local Partner Interest Meeting. You are invited to learn more about opportunities to engage with public theology through our partnerships with LA Voice and the Clergy Community Coalition. Andrea Vocos and Cynthia Kirby will be there to share more about the work of these organizations and how you can join their initiatives in creating a more just and thriving community for all. There will be time for questions and discussion as we engage our theology in these meaningful ways together. Coffee and a light breakfast will be served. If you plan to attend and need childcare, please email lindsay@fbcpasadena.com. Text “local” to 626-727-9498 to sign up.
The memorial service for Ron Shultis will be Monday, December 19th, at 1 pm in the chapel. There will be a light reception afterwards in the Southside Room.
Advent Season Calendar
Candlelight Carol Service—Come and bring your friends Sunday, December 11th, to join in our 79th Candlelight Carol Service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary! Help us celebrate the Christmas season as we sing together and are reminded of hope made real in the birth of Jesus. Childcare for toddlers and infants (4 years and under) will be provided, and there will be a cookie reception after the service.
Call for Cookies—We need your help with providing the cookies for the reception after the Candlelight Service! If you’re able, please bring 2-3 dozen cookies to share with all our guests, family, and friends. You can drop them off at the Connections Desk on Sunday, December 11th, before morning worship.
Christmas Eve Service—Celebrate with us on Saturday, December 24th at 6 p.m. in the chapel
Christmas Day Service—Join us in the sanctuary for regular (but shortened) service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 25th.
Families with kids—please let Pastor Lindsay know your Christmas plans so she can adequately prepare for childcare needs.
Opportunities to Love Our Pasadena Neighbors
Hoving Home, another local partner we support, is having their Christmas Tea on Friday, December 2nd, from 6-8 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. There will be a silent auction as well as performances from the Hoving Home Choir with all proceeds from the evening going to provide women struggling with addiction and abuse a safe and loving community to rebuild their lives and fulfill their God-given purpose. Click here to learn more and purchase event tickets.
Grace and peace to you as we head into the weekend. We can’t wait to worship with you in our sanctuary on Sunday!
Less without you,
The FBCP Community
Weekly Happenings
Advent Sunday School (9 a.m. through December 18th)
Sunday Worship Service (10:30 a.m., Sanctuary)
Thursday Noon Bible Study (noon - 1 p.m., Parlor)
Upcoming Events 2022
11/27 - Advent Sunday School Series Begins
11/27 - Hanging of the Greens
11/27 - FBCPride Monthly Meeting
12/2 - Red Cross Blood Drive
12/3 - Art Therapy Workshop with Kit Ripley
12/3 - Champ’s Memorial Service
12/4 - Public Theology & LA Voice Interest Meeting
12/11 - Candlelight Carol Service
12/11 - Friends In Deed Gift Drive Ends
12/19 - Ron Shultis’ Memorial Service
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service
12/25 - Christmas Day Service
