Christmas at First United Methodist Church Hot Springs 🎄

Come and celebrate Christmas with us! Experience the joy and wonder of the season at First United Methodist Church Hot Springs.

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Believe!

This Advent, take a journey of faith inspired by The Polar Express as we rediscover the wonder of Christmas. Through Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, we’ll follow the story of God’s promises leading us to the greatest gift of all—Jesus Christ.

Come journey with us, embrace the wonder, and Believe.

November 18th 5:00–6:30 PM

The Advent Express

All aboard for a meaningful journey toward Christmas! The Advent Express is an intergenerational event for everyone—from young children and families to adults and older adults.

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November 29th 3-5 pm

Movie Night!

All aboard for a magical Christmas movie night! Join us as we gather together to watch The Polar Express, enjoy some festive snacks, and share in the wonder of the Christmas season. Bring the family, get cozy, and come ready to believe in the wonder of Christmas!

✨December 6th 9 AM✨

A Connexion Christmas

Kick off the Christmas season with The ConneXion on the first Sunday in December! This special service brings together meaningful Christmas music and fun for the whole family, featuring “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” and “Mary, Did You Know?” A highlight will be The ConneXion worship band’s performance of “Miraculum,” a favorite we look forward to sharing every year. “Run Run Rudolph” and other festive songs will add a little extra Christmas fun for the kids!

✨December 13th 11 AM✨

Christmas Cantata

This year’s Christmas Cantata, A Carol Mosaic by Heather Sorenson, offers a beautiful and engaging experience of the Christmas story, weaving together treasured carols, scripture, and congregational response. Join our Chancel Choir and orchestra as familiar music of the season takes on fresh meaning, with featured soloists and dancers adding to this moving celebration.

Our Christmas Eve line up!

🎄We will have 3 Christmas Eve Services!🎄

✨2 PM Contemporary service

✨4 PM Traditional service

✨6 PM Traditional service

Plan Your Visit
  • The Advent Express

    All aboard for a meaningful journey toward Christmas! The Advent Express is an intergenerational event for everyone—from young children and families to adults and older adults.

    Travel through our make-and-take ornament stations, where you can create beautiful Advent ornaments and decorations for your home. Each creation will serve as a special reminder to slow down, prepare your heart, and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

    Visit our hot chocolate station and discover why Christians celebrate Advent. Learn what each Sunday represents as we journey through Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love on our way to Christmas.

    Bring your children, grandchildren, friends, or neighbors—or simply come enjoy the experience yourself. Everyone is welcome aboard The Advent Express!

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  • Polar Express Movie Night

    Join us on the first Sunday of Advent with a Movie Night Nov. 29th from 3-5 pm. We will be watching The Polar Express. It will go with our theme of advent!

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  • Connexion Christmas

    Kick off the Christmas season with The ConneXion on the first Sunday in December! This special service brings together meaningful Christmas music and fun for the whole family, featuring “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child” and “Mary, Did You Know?” A highlight will be The ConneXion worship band’s performance of “Miraculum,” a favorite we look forward to sharing every year. “Run Run Rudolph” and other festive songs will add a little extra Christmas fun for the kids!

    Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. and join us at FUMC Hot Springs as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate the wonder of the season with us!

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  • Cantata

    This year’s Christmas Cantata, A Carol Mosaic by Heather Sorenson, offers a beautiful and engaging experience of the Christmas story, weaving together treasured carols, scripture, and congregational response. Join our Chancel Choir and orchestra as familiar music of the season takes on fresh meaning, with featured soloists and dancers adding to this moving celebration.

    Mark your calendar for Sunday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m. and come experience the wonder of Christmas in a beautiful new way!

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  • Christmas Eve Services

    2 pm Modern Service

    4 pm Traditional Service

    6 pm Traditional Service


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