Advent

2025

Our Gift to the City

December is a busy time. We often move at a frantic pace to meet all our holiday obligations and find the perfect gift.  But what if the perfect gift is already right in front of us? This Advent season, Richmond’s First Baptist Church encourages you to put down all the holiday expectations and celebrate with us the gift of a child who reminds us how much we are already loved—no matter what gift we have to offer.

You are invited to join us for any or all of the worship services, community events, or concerts during the Advent season!

To learn more about the remaining events below, click HERE

Worship in December

Sundays 8:45 a.m. in the Chapel 11 a.m. in-person or LIVE on TV8 and online

Christmas Eve

5 p.m. & 11 p.m.

A family-friendly service is offered at 5 p.m. So everyone can be involved, there is no childcare offered. A candlelight service with communion is offered at 11 p.m. Invite a family member or friend. Everyone is welcome in celebrating the gift of Christ’s birth!

Music & Services

November 25

Thanksgiving Service & Dinner

Service begins at 6:30 p.m. One meal seating offered for dinner at 5 p.m.

November 30

Hanging of the Green

11 a.m. in the Sanctuary.

Celebrate the start of Advent as we decorate the worship space for the season.

December 3

Advent Contemplative Service

6:15 p.m. in the Chapel

For those seeking a moment of peace, silence, reflection, and prayer at the beginning of this advent season, we invite you to join us for a time of contemplative worship. The service will consist of prayer, readings, and special music. 

December 7

Gloria Christmas Choir Concert

Join us at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a musical evening celebrating Christmas. Experience the beauty and joy of the season through inspiring choral and orchestral music. This event is FREE. Invite a friend! 

December 14

Youth Christmas Pageant

6 p.m. in the Sanctuary

This is our 78th Youth Christmas Pageant at RFBC. It’s easy to see this tradition is a staple in our church. Come, rejoice in the birth of Jesus, celebrate the culmination of the Advent season, and support the youth! 

December 15

Service of Remembrance

7 p.m. in the Chapel

This season can be difficult for many. Join us for a service to remember and honor those we love who have died.

December 17

First Family Around the Fireplace

 6:15 p.m. in Flamming Hall

Everyone is invited for this relaxed time together around the fireplace in the fellowship hall. 

December 18

One Accord Concert

8 p.m. at Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, VA

Events

December 8

Christmas Luncheon for Adults

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Flamming Hall | $10

December 10

WMU World Missions

6:15 p.m. in Flamming Hall

Hear from our missions partners! 

December 13

Ladies Christmas Tea

2-4 p.m. in Flamming Hall

Currently sold out. To join the waitlist, contact Judy Watkins at jhwnana8@gmail.com

Family-Friendly Events

November 30 - December 5

Journey to Bethlehem

Anytime in the Monument Avenue Courtyard

This brief art walk through the Christmas story is appropriate for all ages, and especially designed for families with children.

December 1

Classics and Cocoa in the Courtyard

5:30 p.m. in the Monument Avenue Courtyard

Start the month of December off in the tree-lit courtyard while roasting marshmallows over fire pits and enjoying a warm beverage. A Charlie Brown Christmas will be the featured Christmas classic.  

December 5

Gingerbread Churches

6 p.m. in the Gym

Join the kid’s ministry for our annual tradition that’s fun for the whole family! Sign up now to reserve your space and gingerbread kit. Please bring candy to share.

December 6

Christmas Village

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Monument Avenue Courtyard

Local venders, food, games and activities for kids. Stop by after the Richmond Christmas Parade! 

December 7

Advent Breakfast for Families

9:45 a.m. in Flamming Hall

Families of children, age birth – 5th grade are invited to enjoy breakfast together around the fireplace in our fellowship hall while sharing in an intergenerational Christmas story.  

December 28

Combined Sunday School

10 a.m. in Flamming Hall

Seasonal Offerings

Sale ends December 15

Memorial Poinsettia Sales

$18 each

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