November
Potluck Lunch
Please bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert to share!
When: November 23, 2025, immediately following service
Where: Church Sanctuary
Giving Tree (Adopt-a-Family)
Our church family at First Washington UMC is adopting a family for Christmas through the local nonprofit Loving Hearts. Starting November 23 there will be gift tags on a gift tree in church representing a need or want for a member of the family. Please choose a tag(s) to help a local family this holiday season.
We are providing Christmas gifts for a family of 6 kids and 2 parents.
The gifts are to be unwrapped and back to the church by Thursday, December 11, so they can be delivered to Loving Hearts by December 12.
Church Decorating
Time to Make the Church Merry and Bright! As we get ready to celebrate the Christmas season, we invite you to come and help decorate the church and make it look warm, joyful, and festive for everyone who walks through the doors.
We’ll be decorating on November 24 (Monday) from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Whether you’re great with lights, love fluffing garland, or just want to enjoy good company while we set the mood for the season, we would be grateful for your help. It’s always more fun with a crew!
December
Fiction Book Discussion
Patty Giebink will be leading the discussion of the Fiction Book group's current selection, The Patmos Deception by Davis Bunn.
When: December 4, 2025 @ 6pm
Where: The Creek, 2000 Phoenix Center Dr, Washington, MO 63090
Women's Monthly Mingle
When: Monday, December 8, 2025 @ 5:30pm
Where: Miller's Grill, 2301 Highway A, Washington, MO 63090
Blue Christmas Service
The holiday season can be hard. Whether you’re grieving, lonely, or simply feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Join us for a quiet, reflective evening where we make space for honest emotions, and gently welcome light into dark places. Together we’ll remember that even in difficult seasons, hope, peace, and joy are still possible through the presence of Christ.
When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 @ 6pm
Where: First Washington UMC
Christmas Caroling
Come Christmas caroling to our church friends and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies at the church afterwards.
When: December 15, 2025; 5:30pm-8:30pm