12/03. Enduring Gifts (10:00 am)

When we think of gift-giving at this time of year, often we find ourselves wrestling

with what to buy for the person who has everything - or the person who doesn’t

want anything - or the person so hard to please that we just feel like giving up.

That’s when it can help to pause and ponder the grace involved in true giving and

receiving; so much goes on beyond a simple exchange. Enduring Gifts will look

at how a gift from the hearts of the indigenous Choctaw Nation to victims of the

Great Famine in Ireland illustrates the grace that elevates a gift.

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12/10. Annual Christmas Pageant (10:00 am)

As they do every year, our children will tell us the ancient Christmas Story in their

own wonderful way. All children are invited to participate in this “place your face

in the face place” of panels the children decorated in order to tell the story. During

the first part of the service, the children will be in Cushing Hall making last minute

adjustments, and then they will join us in the sanctuary to tell the story. Frank

Piekut will be the soloist.

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12/17 Where Would We Be Without Scrooge’s Nephew? (10:00 am)

Scrooge’s nephew may not be the most memorable of characters in

A Christmas Carol, but he makes an important contribution to the ageless message of the story. His role illustrates some of what we need to remember in our own times of harsh perspectives and profound human need.

 

12/17 Light for Long Nights (4:00 pm)

This special service - of mainly music, some words, and symbolic

candles - will offer respite to anyone needing a break from the hectic holiday

season. About 45 minutes in length, it is open to everyone who would value some

time to sit and reflect.

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12/24. Circle Worship in Cushing Hall (10:00 am)

Christmas Eve morning is a busy time for so many, but if you would like to

experience some peace as well as holiday happiness, please come to our informal

worship in Cushing Hall at 10:00 AM. Mark will provide the music. Leigh will be

on hand for Sunday Adventures, which we may combine with a story for all ages -

depending on who is there. Coffee Hour will also be informal, so please feel free to

Bring Your Own Coffee & Treats!!!!

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12/24. Christmas Eve Service (5:00 pm)

This year we will gather for the reading of the Christmas Story and the

singing of Christmas carols that will culminate in our (battery) candle-lit singing of

“Silent Night.” We usually have a wonderful turn out at this 45 minute service for

all ages. Come join us!

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12/31. Pancake Breakfast (10:00 am)

What better way to welcome the last day of 2023 than with a pancake breakfast in

Cushing Hall? Rather than a regular service that day, we will all pitch in to making

and sharing a meal together that will include not only tasty food, but also saying

goodbye to the old year and welcoming the new. All ages welcome! Bring a friend!

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