Advent and Christmas with First Congregational Church

The angels that appear in the story of Jesus’ birth share a short, but simple message with those they encounter, “Do Not Be Afraid!” This Advent, we will contemplate the message they bring to Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds, and then find ways to carry God’s message of more hope, more peace, more joy, and more love into the world. 

 

Here are a few ways you can celebrate the season with us:

Sunday Worship – Join us each Sunday for worship in the sanctuary at 9:30am.  On December 18th, worship will include special music from the church orchestra!

Advent Book Study – We’ll be using Susan Robb’s new book “The Angel’s of Christmas” to guide our discussion, but you can come even if you don’t have the book. We’ll meet on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 starting on November 30th.  

Christmas Mission Project – We’re assembling mini-warmth kits for Maine Needs that will be distributed to unhoused folks across the state of Maine.  

 

Christmas Concert featuring the Coastal Winds Community Band

December 13th at 6:30pm in the sanctuary.  Donations for the fuel assistance fund and non-perishable food items for the food pantry will be collected at the door.

 

Christmas Eve Celebrations – December 24th

4:30pm Caroling and Cocoa on the church lawn

7:00pm Service of Lessons and Carols in the sanctuary

 

Christmas Day – December 25th

9:30am Worship in the Vestry

This will be a cozy service with Christmas Carols and a Christmas story.  Bring some cookies to share!