Advent Hub
Welcome to our Advent Hub! Below you will find a list of all of our Advent-related events! Click the button below to read our Advent Devotional with reflections from former McFarlin Pastor Rev. Phil Fenn.
Giving Opprotunities
Angel Tree
Gifts Due by Dec. 17! Share the joy of Christmas with a child in need!
Welcome to the 2024 McFarlin Angel Tree. Your generosity helps bring Christmas cheer to children who might otherwise go without, and we’re so grateful for your support! If you need help navigating the Angel Tree or prefer to have a child assigned to you, contact Scott Meier at smeier@mcfarlinumc.org.
3 Ways to Give:
- Choose a child from the Angel Tree. Purchase gifts and bring them to McFarlin unwrapped with the child’s Color and Number clearly marked.
- Select a child from the Angel Tree. Order gifts online and have them shipped directly to McFarlin. Ensure the Color and Number of the child is included in the shipping label.
- Donate online, and we’ll shop for you. Click Here to give online and choose the “Angel Tree” from the drop-down.
Christmas Offering
Because of what God is doing in our church through you, we are excited to once again designate this year’s Christmas Offering to the McFarlin Food Pantry. The opportunities for ministry are great and we believe God is at work in the lives of people in our community and will continue to multiply our ability to give as you generously share your special Christmas Offering. The McFarlin Food Pantry depends on a robust Christmas Offering each year.
Click the button above to give online by selecting “Christmas Offering” from the drop-down, OR bring your offering with you to one of our worship services.
Special Events & Services
Birthday Party for Jesus
Dec. 15, 9:40am during Sunday school
Join us for a joyous celebration of Jesus’ birth!
Both our elementary and early childhood ministries invite children and their families to celebrate the true joy and wonder of Christmas at our annual “Birthday Party for Jesus.” This event is a wonderful opportunity to come together and share in the spirit of the season with fun, treats, festive activities, and fellowship.
Bring your children to experience this special event during the Sunday School Hour, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the celebration of Jesus’ arrival and reflect on the love and joy He brought to the world.
No registration required!
Just come ready to celebrate, sing, play, and learn more about the Christmas story.
Candlelight Carol
Dec. 15, 6pm in the Sanctuary
A Community Tradition to Prepare for Christmas! Join us for McFarlin’s most beloved worship service of the year—the Annual Candlelight Carol Service. This cherished tradition brings together all of our choirs and handbell ensembles in a moving celebration that prepares our hearts for Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Come enjoy performances by children’s, youth, and adult choirs as well as all of McFarlin’s handbell choirs.
This service is a highlight of the Advent season, blending music, worship, and fellowship into a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. All are welcome—bring your family, friends, and neighbors to experience the wonder of the Candlelight Carol Service.
Sweater Sing-A-Long
Dec. 22, 11am Modern
Rest, Recharge, and Sing Your Heart Out
After all the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations, join us for a lighthearted and joyful worship experience at our Sweaters & Sing-a-Long Service. This special Modern Worship service is all about celebrating the season with your favorite Christmas songs and a relaxed atmosphere.
Blue Christmas
Dec. 22, 1:30pm in the Sanctuary
A Service of Reflection, Hope, and Healing. The Advent season can be difficult for those experiencing grief, loss, or challenges in finding joy. McFarlin’s Blue Christmas Service is a time of quiet reflection and comfort, offering hope through the message of Emmanuel—God With Us.
This service is a reminder that even in moments of pain, God’s light shines, offering peace and hope. All are welcome to join this meaningful service, where you’ll find comfort in community and the assurance of God’s love.
Christmas Eve Eve
Dec. 23, 6pm
Join us for a magical evening of Modern Worship on Dec. 23 at 6pm in Fenn Hall as we kick off the holiday season in style! Our Modern Worship band will set the stage for an unforgettable experience, and Pastor Trey Witzel will deliver a message that will fill your heart with wonder and joy.
We’ll come together to sing “Silent Night” by candlelight, creating a serene and reflective atmosphere. Afterward, stay with us to enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas cookies, a perfect way to warm your spirits and celebrate the season in the company of friends and fellow worshipers.
Christmas Eve
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve is a special day at McFarlin, and we encourage you to invite your friends and family to one of our services.
Evening Christmas Eve Services
- 4pm Family
- 7pm Sanctuary (Livestream available)
- 11pm Sanctuary Candlelight Service