Children love th e excitement of purchasing and wrapping gifts for loved ones and keeping the surprise until Christmas! This year's bazaar during Hometown Holidays is designed to provide this experience, and help children (ages 4 years to grade 6) understand that meaningful gifts don't need to cost a lot of money. Items are handcrafted […]
Our December Theme is: Messy Christmas Around the World! This session, which is focused on one of the most celebrated stories ever told, offers us a chance to look at the nativity story with fresh eyes and to consider that despite our differences all Christians are united in their celebration of the birth of Emmanuel.
The Annual Hometown Holidays Concert will be on Sunday, December 8 with a 2 pm performance at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 6805 Mast Road in Dexter and a 7 pm performance at Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park Street in Chelsea. This year’s concert will begin with the String Orchestra presenting Serenade by Carl […]
Is there are phrase in a Christmas Carol or song that calls you to pause and wonder? Many times we sing songs of the season with little thought to the words. James C. Howell's book "Why This Jubilee? Advent Reflections on Songs of the Season" invites us to revisit familiar songs of the season. Howell […]
Chelsea First will provide dinner at the Jackson Interfaith Shelter on Friday, December 13, 2024. We are looking for volunteers to serve this meal. The dinner will be provided from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. so you would need to be there by 4:15. If you would like to sign up to serve, please contact Lynette […]
