Advent: “REJOICE! GIVE THANKS!”

First Sunday - November 29 10:00am
The Hanging of the Greens, prepare the sanctuary and the people; light first Advent candle; distribute mission/gift opportunities.
Luke 21:25-36 Turn on the Porch Light

Saturday - December 5 9:00am to 2:00pm
Holiday Market, at the Church, Library and town hall. For more details see Gift Opportunities

Second Sunday - December 6 10:00am
The Carol Communion, singing familiar hymns; Heifer Project, after worship, providing livestock for families around the world.
Luke 3:1-6 Just Like a Snowplow

Community Carol Sing, Old round Church
4:00 and 5:00pm – lighting Memory Tree between times of singing.

Saturday - December 12 8:30 to 10:00am
Christmas Unplugged, a mini-retreat to set priorities for the holidays; led by Doug Wysockey-Johnson; enriching food and spiritual feasting!

Third Sunday - December 13 10:00am
The Christmas Fund and mission offerings; the Adult Choir sings; and celebrate with The Happy Birthday Jesus Cake.
Luke 3:7-18 Here is a Newsbreak!

Fourth Sunday - December 20 10:00am
Music from the People, exploring and enjoying songs from a variety of Christmas folk traditions; singers and instrumentalists
Luke 1:39-45 Born in a Stable

Christmas Eve - December 24
A FAMILY SERVICE for all ages - 5:30pm
CANDLE LIGHT SERVICE - 8:00pm

Year End Service - December 27 10:00am
Informal service of singing, praying, reflecting, endings and beginnings.