December At First Unitarian Church

Friday, December 4, 2009
“Christmas Memories” Concert
7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Featuring Maria Ferrante, soprano and Will Sherwood, piano, pipe organ. (Homemade Christmas cookies and fresh apple cider reception to follow the concert.)

Sunday, December 6, 2009
Sermon: “A Somewhat Desperate Need for New Hope.”
Preaching: Rev. Barbara Merritt
Liturgist: Rev. Thomas Schade

Green Christmas Coffee Hour in Unity Hall. There will be good food, family-friendly holiday preparations, and opportunities to make donations of time and money to the church and other worthy causes.

Monday, December 7, 2009
Advent Series: “The Poetry of Christmas”
7:15 p.m. in the Chapel.

Sunday, December 13, 2009
Christmas Pageant Sunday
Hanukkah Party Coffee Hour in Unity Hall. (Latkes! Games!)

Sunday, December 20, 2009
Christmas Music Sunday

Monday, December 21, 2009
All Church Christmas Potluck
6:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Hosted by the Advent Series participants.

Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Both services are identical.
Preaching: Rev. Barbara Merritt and Rev. Thomas Schade
(We could use some more ushers and greeters. Please call the church 508-757-2708 if you can help.)

Sunday, December 27, 2009
Church service has been cancelled this Sunday due to the shortfall in the 2009 pledge campaign. First Unitarian Church will be closed from December 26, 2009 through January 2, 2009. This includes the December 27th service, the church office and all activities at the church.

Sunday, January 3, 2009
Sermon: “Ring the Fuller Minstrel In: The New Year Calls to Us.”
Preaching: Rev. Thomas Schade
Liturgist: Rev. Barbara Merritt