FLC Now
December 2025
FLC Now provides a quick, monthly look at ways to stay informed, be engaged, and get involved in the life of the church. Each month we’ll highlight ways in which the congregation can lend a hand, donate needed items, or simply be a part of the church family at happenings.
If you’d like to receive a copy of FLC Now opportunities in the mail, please call the church office, 605/336.3734.
on the calendar—visit flcsf.org/events for more info and to register
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no Wednesday school and confirmation in December to allow youth to attend the Advent Midweek and Christmas Eve services. However, youth group will still be held as usual at 7:30 p.m.
DECEMBER
3 – Advent Midweek Worship, 6:30p, Sanctuary
4 - YALA Main Event, 7p, read more and register in the Church Center app or at flcsf.org/yala
5 – First Fridays Book Club, 5p, Grille 26; join the group in the Church Center app for details
5 – SDSO Handel’s Messiah Concert, 7p, Sanctuary
6 — WELCA Happy Birthday Jesus Celebration, 11a, Gathering Room
6 — SDSO Handel’s Messiah Concert, 7p, Sanctuary
7 — LCMC Q&A Session with Julie Smith, 12:30p, Fellowship Hall
7 — German Christmas, 2p, Sanctuary, Reformation Hall
10 — Advent Midweek Worship, 6:30p, Sanctuary
11 — Food to You distribution, 6p, Messiah New Hope Lutheran Church
14 — Youth and Family Bake Sale, between services and after the 11 a.m. service
14 — Children’s Christmas Program (during Contemporary Worship), 11a, Sanctuary
16 — Necessities for Neighbors, 6p, Reformation Hall
17 — NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
17 — Advent Midweek Worship, 6:30p, Sanctuary
18 — YALA Bible Study, Gathering Room
20 — Dementia/Alzheimer’s Support Group, 9a, Gathering Room
24 — Christmas Eve Worship, 2:30p, 4:30p, 8:30p, Sanctuary
25 — Office closed
25 — Christmas Day Worship, 10a, Sanctuary
recurring
First Fridays Book Club: first Friday of each month 5p, Grille 26; join the group in the Church Center app for details
Traditional Worship: Saturdays, 5p, Chapel
Traditional Worship: Sundays, 9a, Sanctuary
Sunday School and PACT: Sundays (during school year), 10:10a
Contemporary Worship: Sundays, 11a, Sanctuary
Woodshop Workers: Monday-Friday, 8a-12p, Woodshop; coffee fellowship 9-10a, Friendship Room
Sewing: Mondays, 8a-1p, Quilt Service Center
SAIL class: Mondays and Wednesdays 9a, Reformation Hall
Footsteps of Paul Bible Study: Tuesdays 6p, Gathering Room
Drive-thru coffee and prayer: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30a
Quilting: Wednesdays, 8a-1p, Quilt Service Center
Pastors’ Bible study: Wednesdays, 10a, Gathering Room
Wednesday night meals: Wednesdays (during school year), 5p, Reformation Hall
The Chosen watch and discussion group: Wednesdays, 5:30p, Gathering Room
Wednesday School and Confirmation: Wednesdays (during school year), 6:30p
Youth Group: Wednesdays (during school year), 7:30p, Manos de Cristo
Men’s Bible study: Thursdays, 7:30a, Gathering Room
Advanced pickleball: Thursdays, 8:30a, Reformation Hall
Footsteps of Paul Bible Study: Thursdays 12p, Gathering Room
Open pickleball: Thursdays, 5:30p, Reformation Hall
Give – donate at flcsf.org/give, through the Church Center app, or text any amount to 84321
Donation Boxes for December (located near the Atrium elevator)
Items for kits for Lutheran World Relief: TBD
Food to You food of the month: tuna and tuna helper
Necessities for Neighbors: toilet paper, diapers, laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products (ongoing)
December Special Offering supports The Furniture Mission, The Banquet, and Center of Hope. Read more in First Word, and donate below.
Get involved
Food to You Distribution: Thursday, December 11, at Messiah New Hope Lutheran.
Wednesday night meals have resumed, and we are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up. Read more and sign up here.
We are looking for a team of volunteers to work in coordination with Lowell Elementary. This team would serve under the Evangelism and Outreach Board. In the past, the team has looked for ways to provide service such as the reading buddy program that starts again in the fall. The chair of this team along with the chair of Evangelism and Outreach would meet with the principal and assistant principal in the fall to assess the needs for the new school year. Please contact Colleen Kokenge, 605/201.9962, if you are interested.
Worship assistants are needed particularly at the 11 o’clock service to usher, serve communion, and to serve as lectors (readers). If you’re interested in assisting, please contact Shirley Barlow.
Meeting Minutes
The Church Council approved a motion to provide minutes of all board meetings within 7 days of those minutes being approved. To keep the information private and for congregation members only, the minutes will be posted in the Church Center app (click here for more info). Additionally, they will be printed and stored in a binder at the Info Desk for check-out by members.