Join us for Advent & Christmas

2024 First Baptist Advent Devotion 
Each year, members of our church share their gifts by writing Advent devotions. We are grateful for their reflections, which guide us through this season and prepare our hearts for Christmas. This year’s devotions will center on the phrase “The Weary World Rejoices” from O Holy Night. As we navigate the challenges of fall, join us in reflecting on how and where we can find joy. Sign up here.

Hanging of the Green • Sunday, Dec. 1 • 6:00 p.m. • Sanctuary * 
All ages will help adorn the Sanctuary with poinsettias, garland, candles, and Chrismons on the tree. After the singing of carols and offering of food donations, we will enjoy a delicious holiday reception.

Christmas Mission Night • Wednesday, Dec. 4 • 5:00 p.m. • Gym/Commons
Come enjoy a potato bar in the gym ($5/adults). After dinner, kids and adults will take part in multiple community mission projects.

Church-wide Caroling • Sunday, Dec. 8 • 4:00 p.m. • Commons/Care Facilities
We’ll gather to warm up our voices and then divide into groups to sing at care facilities and members’ homes. Festive clothing is encouraged!

Asheville Nativity  • Wednesday, Dec. 11 • 6:00 p.m. • Dining Room * ashevillenativity.org
Witness the creative artistry of nativity sets from around the world as you ponder Christ’s birth again. Live music will accompany this self-guided experience. The Asheville Nativity will be open from Dec. 6-15 (ashevillenativity.org).

Asheville Youth Choirs Concert, This Is a Time for Joy • Sunday, Dec. 15 • 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
Hear our Children’s Concert Choir and Youth Chorale sing heart-warming carols and Christmas songs. This performance is free and open to all.

Folk Advent Service • Wednesday, Dec. 18 • 6:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
This service celebrates the Advent season with Appalachian carols performed by local leading bluegrass and folk artists. In between the traditional songs, hear mountain stories that have framed this traditional music.

The Many Moods of Christmas • Sunday, Dec. 22 • 7:00 p.m. • Sanctuary
The FBCA Adult Choir and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra present Christmas favorites. Tickets to this free concert are available at fbca.net or by calling 828-252-4781. Tickets are sold out.