Benton church announces 2026 Advent and Christmas event schedule beginning Nov 22-Dec24
See the list of all the holiday events at www.mysaline.com/holiday-events
Benton First United Methodist Church has released its schedule of Advent and Christmas services, holiday concerts, and family events for the 2026 holiday season.
Festivities begin Sunday, Nov. 22, at the church campus located at 200 N. Market St. in downtown Benton. Read more below.
The season features a four-week Advent sermon series titled “Advent’s Road to Restoration,” running from Sunday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 20. Weekly Sunday worship services are held at 8:15 a.m., 9:05 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.
The church will host special services, youth outings, and community gatherings throughout November and December:
Hanging of the Greens: Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3:00 p.m.
Children’s Family Advent Wreath Party: Sunday, Nov. 29, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center.
Christmas at the Keys: Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (Nursery care provided).
Children’s Christmas Pageant: Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Sanctuary Choir Cantata: Sunday, Dec. 13, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary (Nursery care provided).
Youth Carols & Candles: Sunday, Dec. 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the Christian Life Center (Nursery care provided).
Youth Trip to GloWild: Sunday, Dec. 20, at 5:00 p.m. at the Little Rock Zoo.
Blue Christmas Service: Sunday, Dec. 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary (Nursery care provided).
On Thursday, Dec. 24, three distinct Christmas Eve services will be held for the community:
- 4:00 p.m. Family Service: Held in the Christian Life Center (Nursery care provided).
- 6:00 p.m. Traditional Service: Held in the Sanctuary (Nursery care provided).
- 11:00 p.m. Traditional Service: Late-night candlelight service in the Sanctuary.
Nursery care will be available during designated services marked for families. Additional event details and church information can be found at fumcbenton.org.
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