Worship: Second Sunday of Advent
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesJoin us as we continue the series “Rekindling Advent.” If Advent isn’t Christmas, what is it? Come discover this beautiful season with us.
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Community Christmas Concert
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 608 10th Street, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesJoin us at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Fort Madison for a community-wide Christmas choral concert conducted by John Allen Bankson, pastor of Union Presbyterian Church in Fort Madison. We’ll feature both sacred and secular favorites of the season! Reception to follow with all different kinds of Christmas cookies! Email John Allen […]
Worship: Third Sunday of Advent
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesThe Third Sunday of Advent is known as Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday. What does it mean to rejoice? Is joy different from happiness? How can I have joy in my life despite my circumstances? Come find out as we continue our series “Rekindling Advent.”
Advent Vespers (Online)
UPC’s YouTube ChannelJoin us on our YouTube Channel for special Vespers (Evening Prayer, a.k.a. Evensong) services for the season of Advent. Vepsers is a centuries-old way of praying together, combining Psalms, Canticles, Scripture readings, the confession of our faith, thanksgivings, and intercessions. Join us!
Worship: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesWe conclude our series “Rekindling Advent” today as we see the season of Advent drawing to a close and the season of Christmastide fast approaching! Join us!
Community Caroling
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesJoin us as we spread the joy of the season by going and singing to those who are homebound or in assisted living situations. We’ll meet at the church at 5:00 PM and then set out. Afterward, we’ll return to the church for hot cocoa, cookies, and other seasonal treats.
The Music of Christmas
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesWelcome Christmas with us by taking part in this extended prelude to the Christmas Eve Service. For 30 minutes before the service begins, we will have congregational caroling in the sanctuary, along with some vocal solos and instrumental music as well. The music starts at 6:30: arrive whenever you can and join in the singing […]
Christmas Eve: Candlelight Communion
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesAdvent is over: Christmas is here! Join us for this annual service of singing the beloved hymns of Christmas, hearing the Christmas Story from Luke’s Gospel, celebrating the Sacrament of the Eucharist (Holy Communion a.k.a. the Lord’s Supper), and lighting candles to remind us that we each bear the Light of Christ into the World! […]
Christmas Day Worship
UPC’s YouTube ChannelJoin us for worship–wherever you are–on this Christmas Day! We’ll be streaming worship on our YouTube Channel, so even if you’re away visiting family, you can be present with us online! The service will premiere on YouTube at 8:00 AM CST, but it will be immediately archived, so you can tune in any time on […]
Worship: Fifth Day of Christmas
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesChristmas didn’t end on Christmas Day: Christmas has barely BEGUN! The Christian season of Christmas is a 12-Day Feast which begins at sundown on Christmas Eve and continues through the night of January 5: Twelfth Night. Today is only the Fifth Day of Christmas! Come join us as we worship our new-born Savior and Lord.
Worship: Epiphany
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesToday is the Twelfth Day of Christmas, which means tonight is Epiphany Eve or Twelfth Night. Join us for worship as we celebrate the Epiphany (Manifestation) of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. The Magi (Wise Men) were the first Gentiles to worship Christ, and their arrival is celebrated on Epiphany. According to Matthew’s […]
Worship: The Baptism of the Lord
Union Presbyterian Church 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA, United StatesAs we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ, we also remember our own baptisms and give thanks to God for the grace of regeneration–new life in Christ! Come join us for this special occasion.