Weekly News November 28, 2025

Worship at Tucker First - November 30

Matthew 24:36-44

Sacred Time

Rev. Owen Skinner, preaching



 11:00 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary

1st Sunday of Advent

This Sunday at Tucker First


This Sunday we begin Advent and a new Christian year! We will focus on “Reflecting The Sacred” in everything we do to prepare and celebrate Christmas. As Richard Rohr shares, “Christ is here and permeating and radiating from everywhere”. Join us as we worship together and celebrate Reflecting the Sacred looking at how we set apart our time this advent.


Tucker First News and Events

Happy Birthday, Pastor Owen-November 29!


Please join us in wishing Pastor Owen a very happy birthday. His faithful leadership, compassion, and care for our congregation bless us daily. May the Lord continue to guide and strengthen him today and throughout the year ahead! We are so grateful for you!

Special Sermon Series: Reflecting the Sacred


The Christmas season is a time when the juxtaposition of the sacred and secular feels sometimes blatantly opposed, and sometimes quite blurred. The word “sacred” points to something dedicated as “holy” and “set apart”. This year, you are invited to a spiritual journey of seeing ALL things filled with the Holy. What could our experience of the Advent and Christmas season be like if we lived it imagining that everything is reflecting the sacred? Join us on the journey beginning Sunday, November 30 when we will explore “Sacred Time”. 


Wellroot needs Christmas Volunteers


As Wellroot prepares for their Christmas events, there are several opportunities to serve!

  • Preparation activities include sorting donated gifts, drop off assistance, shopping set-up, decorating, and more!
  • Event activities include Santa’s Elves, food assistance, crafts, family helpers, shopping helpers, gift wrapping, floaters, and more!


Click Here for Volunteers Opportunities


You can also purchase gifts for families through the Wellroot Christmas Amazon Wishlist.


Everything is Sacred Study


Cherri Slomiany and Pastor Owen will lead a companion study to our special sermon series. The companion devotional book is called “Everything Is Sacred” by Richard Rohr. The study will be held on Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 from 5:00-5:45 p.m. in the Activities Center before dinner. All are welcome to join us. If you have any questions, please reach out to either Cherri at slom3@yahoo.com or Pastor Owen at owen@tfumc.org.

Preschool Spirit Night at Dairy Queen


Join us on Tuesday, December 2, at the Dairy Queen in Tucker (4146 Lawrenceville Hwy) to support our Weekday Preschool! From 6–9 pm, Dairy Queen will donate 10% of all sales to the preschool—just mention Tucker First UMC Preschool when you order. Come enjoy a treat and help us support this wonderful ministry!

Join Us fr Pioneers-December 11


You're invited to our next Pioneers gathering! Join us on Thursday, December 11, at 11:30 am in Jenkins Hall for lunch, fellowship, and an informative program. This month, we’ll have a Christmas themed program. Hot lunch is $12. Please RSVP to the church office at 770-938-3030. We look forward to seeing you! 

Give the Gift of Life-Donate Blood!


Mark your calendar for our next Blood Drive on Thursday, December 11 from 2:30 – 7:30 pm in the Wesley Center. Every donation can help save up to three lives. Sign up today at redcrossblood.org using the sponsor code TUCK1UMC. 

We also need friendly faces to help out! Volunteers are needed to greet donors and assist at the snack table. You can sign up for a 2-hour shift and make a big difference in a small amount of time. Contact Evelyn Burkett at ehburkett@comcast.net or 404-727-1582 


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Tucker First UMC
5095 LaVista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
770-938-3030
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Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Closed on Fridays