FirstCongregationalChurch

We step into Advent the way Scripture does... in the shadows, under empire, naming our fears with honesty and listening for the quiet hope that rises even in the dark.

We light the first candle trusting that light always finds a way in.

Holiday Spectacular - Saturday, December 6 at 7:30pm

Join us for a night of holiday magic at our Holiday Spectacular.

Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 PM!

Held at First Congregational Church, UCC in Randolph,

this evening promises warmth, joy, and festive fun for the whole family.

Enjoy a variety of holiday performances, sing-alongs,

and seasonal surprises in a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere.

Admission is FREE, and while donations are gratefully accepted,

we’re also asking attendees to bring a non-perishable food item

to support the Friendly Food Pantry.

Together, let’s help ensure every family in our community has a joyful holiday season.

Bring friends, bring family, and bring the holiday spirit! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Advent II - December 7

When We're Running Out of Hope,

God is at Work

Isaiah 43:19-21

"I am about to do a new thing."

Matthew 11:1-11

John the Baptist is running out of hope and reaches out to Jesus

Worship 10:00am ET

Onsite - 1 South Main Street - Randolph, MA

Online

This week we hear Isaiah’s promise that God is already doing a new thing, even when we can’t see it. We light the second candle as a reminder that hope doesn’t begin with certainty. It begins with showing up.

Advent III - December 14

Even in Our Fear,

We are Called Forward

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Jeremiah is called as a prophet

Luke 1:26-39

The angel visits Mary

Worship 10:00am ET

Onsite - 1 South Main Street - Randolph, MA

Online

On the third Sunday of Advent, we watch Jeremiah and Mary step into fear with trembling courage, discovering that strength grows when we refuse to walk alone. We light the third candle, remembering that community makes courage possible.

Advent IV - December 21

When You're Afraid,

Give Me Your Hand

Isaiah 41:5-10

"Do not fear, for I am with you."

Matthew 1:18-25

The angel visits Joseph in a dream.

Worship 10:00am EST

Onsite - 1 South Main Street - Randolph, MA

Online

We hear a word that cuts through the noise: fear is not the truest voice in our story. We light the fourth candle trusting that love speaks louder, hope rises stronger, and good news still breaks in.

Blue Christmas

A Solstice Service of Comfort & Light

Isaiah 64

God's love and peace remain unshaken.

Isaiah 54:10-14

A cry for God to break in and meet us in our brokenness.

Worship 10:00am ET

Onsite - 1 South Main Street - Randolph, MA

Online

We bring our grief and longing into the longest night, hearing Isaiah’s cry for God to break into our brokenness and the promise that, even when everything trembles, steadfast love and peace will not be shaken. We light candles and remember together that even in the shadows, light still finds us.

Christmas Eve - December 24

Good News is Louder than Fear

Luke 2:1-20

The nativity story

Worship 7:00pm ET

Onsite - 1 South Main Street - Randolph, MA

Online