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DECember EVENTS 

Choir Practice - Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7pm in the Choir Room

Fellowship Time - Join us for fellowship time after service. Enjoy a treat, a cup of coffee, and fellowship with your church family in Ficklin Hall.

Advent Study -  December 3rd is the first Sunday in Advent. On that Sunday, we will begin our class with the book, An Unlikely Advent: "Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story" December 3rd through 31st

Prayer Group - Every Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. in the Wesley Room. We would love to have you join us as we pray for the needs of others and ourselves. Find strength and peace in this fellowship of prayer.

Ok Chorale Alzheimer's Choir -  Every Wednesday, at 1:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. Did you know we have a therapeutic singing group for people with dementia and their care partners? It's fun and it's FREE! Contact the church office for more info.

Dec. 2nd - Hanging of the Greens

Dec 3rd – OK Chorale & Tremble Clefs Holiday Concert

Dec.10th - Carols and Treats, during Fellowship time. Bring your favorite Christmas treat to share and enjoy
singing Christmas Carols. 

Dec. 9th - UWF Christmas Party 11:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room. 

Dec.10th - Caroling to the homebound church members 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., returning to the Atkin’s home
for soup and fellowship. 

Dec. 12th - Carol Sing, Christmas Story Trivia and Lunch 11:30 a.m. in Ficklin Hall.

Dec.16th - Men’s Breakfast 9:30 in Ficklin Hall 

Dec.17th - Choir Cantata during morning worship

Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve service 4:30p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Lunch with Friends at Hacienda

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Whale Watching in Dana Point

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY  (Ongoing)

For many years, shawls have comforted and given solace, symbolic of an unconditionally loving God. A Prayer Shawl group has been started here at LCUMC.  Everyone is invited to participate.  If you do not knit or crochet, you may donate funds to purchase yarn for the group.  Contact the Church Office for more information.

CHANCEL CHOIR/SMALL GROUP  (Ongoing)

Our Chancel Choir rehearses each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. in the Choir Room.  Small Group meets  Mondays 5:00 p.m. in the Choir room. Now is a wonderful time to become a part of our group!

GLORY BELL CHOIR  (Ongoing)

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord! We would love to have you come and join us in the bell choir on Friday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. No previous musical experience is required, just a desire to play music in praise of God. See Richard Warne for more information.