If you are already ushering or would like more information about this role, please attend our training and breakfast Saturday morning, December 13th at 9am. If you plan to attend, please contact Milly Schwegman here.

November 2: "Children's Nativity" Informational Meeting  December 21: 1st Annual Children's Nativity! Announcing a first-ever opportunity for our OBF children to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ through a Nativity presented to our congregation! If you have any questions, please contact Pati Greene at [email protected].

The Christmas Eve Service will take place from 5-6pm with a cookie reception to follow. Consider bringing a plate of family-favorite cookies to share! Midnight Carols will happen later, from 11:30pm - midnight, and offers a special time, in the blackness of night, to sing of the Light that has come. This special gathering gives individuals a chance to fellowship and sing in Christmas Day.

December 14: Winter Schedule Begins Children's Ministry classes will be offered through the winter schedule. Please note, children will participate in the sanctuary for a Family Service on December 21st and December 28th. There will be no classes offered on those dates. Club 45 will follow the Children's Ministry schedule. For those in Student Ministry, please join us in the sanctuary during Sunday services. No class will be offered during the winter schedule.

Support efforts to prepare and run the Oxford Winter House, a shelter for the unhoused in Oxford that will run 24/7 from December 1 to February 28, regardless of outdoor temperature. Paid staff and trained volunteers will provide a warm bed, food, social service, skills training, support, and companionship. To volunteer to help prepare and serve an "OBF Tuesday Dinner" at the Oxford Winter House, signup here or email Corrine Kidd at [email protected]!