Advent & Christmas Eve


  • Advent Devotional Calendar

    The wonderful volunteers of our church library, The Louise McDaniel Memorial Library, have put together an Advent Devotional Calendar for everyone to use during their journey this Advent season. The Advent Devotional Calendar is:

    • In worship handouts on Sundays, November 30th and December 7th;
    • Available for download by clicking on ADVENT DEVOTIONAL CALENDAR;
    • At the Information tables located in the Narthex (the main entrance to the Sanctuary) and in the back of Hinton Hall on Sunday mornings.
  • Advent Devotional Videos

    The season of Advent is underway and students in our church’s Youth Ministry are excited to share their Advent devotional videos with you! Every Wednesday (December 3rd, 10th, and 17th) during Advent, we will post a short devotional video by one of our students on our Youth Ministry’s YouTube channel - dfumcstudents. They would love for you to journey with them by watching and sharing these videos with others! Also, please click on the SUBSCRIBE button to get notifications whenever they post new content on their YouTube channel.

  • Advent Prayer Stations

    Our Youth Ministry students have created Advent Prayer Stations to help you engage more deeply with God this season. Advent Prayer Stations are located:

    • In the cul-de-sac area near the offices on the 1st floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center;
    • Outside of the main entrance to Hinton Hall;
    • In the Veterans Memorial Gathering Room.

    Each week of Advent you will find a new Advent Prayer Station designed to inspire and help you draw closer to God. We invite you to come experience it with us. May this Advent season overflow with hope, peace, joy, and love!

  • Christmas Carol Sing-along:

    Wednesday, December 10th

    Join us Wednesday, December 10th, in Hinton Hall, located on the 2nd floor of the Sheldon Family Life Center, as members of our Music & Worship Arts Ministry lead us in a Christmas Carol Sing-Along. Caroling will begin at 5:45 p.m. and will feature favorite sacred and secular songs.

  • Ministry of Music & Worship Arts Christmas Music Program: Sunday, December 14th

    On Sunday, December 14th, our Ministry of Music & Worship Arts is excited to present its annual Christmas music program during the 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship service in the Sanctuary.

  • Christmas Eve Services:

    Wednesday, December 24th

    Noon - Family Christmas Eve Service

    • The Family Christmas Eve Service, with candlelight to close the service, will be held in Hinton Hall.
    • Music, featuring Christmas carols, will be led by the Contemporary Worship Praise Team.
    • The service will be live streamed on the Duluth First UMC Contemporary Worship page on Facebook.

    4:00 and 6:00 p.m. - Candlelight Services

    • The Christmas Eve Candlelight Services will be held in the Sanctuary.
    • Music, featuring Christmas carols, will be led by the Chancel Choir.
    • The services will be live streamed on the Duluth First UMC Worship page on YouTube.

    NOTE: Children, newborn through pre-Kindergarten, are eligible for childcare at Duluth First

    United Methodist Church’s Childcare Corner.