Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Dec. 9, 2012

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR, OUR CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 5:00 P.M. INSTEAD OF 7:30.


Merry Christmas Children on the Hill! Calling All Shepherds and Angels…Today we will continue our preparations for the Christmas Pageant which will be held on December 16th. Please plan on being at the church by 8:30 on the 16th for a dress rehearsal.


WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Our Christmas Women’s Fellowship meeting will be a road trip to Salem Cross in Brookfield, MA for lunch on Wednesday, December 12. We will be leaving the church to carpool at 10:30 a.m. This is a Dutch Treat experience. Ruthie Kimball will offer worship on this special day.


A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit! Each of the next 3 Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. the Westfield Congregational Church on Main St in Danielson is presenting a varied program of readings, song, and refreshment for the spirit as well as the body! Westfield has a new pastor, the Rev. Jonathan Chapman, who is dressed in Victorian garb as are many of the congregation and candle light & period decorations abound! Treat yourself to a delightful way to begin the busy week ahead!


HELP NEEDED: Coffee Hour hosts, Ushers, and Lay Readers all needed for January, February, and March! Please check the board in Harrison Hall and sign up!


OPEN AND AFFIRMING MINISTRY: Rainbow Scarf Project for 2013 General Synod on June 28-July 2, 2013. Help the church stand against bullying of LGBT Youth by raising awareness of bullying and the related risk of suicide. The goal is to distribute 3,000 brightly colored scarves to delegates. Each person at Synod who accepts a free scarf will sign a pledge to take an action against violence. (specs ask for about 60” long, 4-6” wide, in any pattern you like).

CHRISTMAS DINNER: Marilyn Pomeroy would like to extend an invitation to join her at her home for Christmas dinner, on Christmas day at noontime. Don’t spend Christmas alone—spend it with church family! Please call her if you would like to attend. All welcome. 860-928-2950.


CALENDAR OF THE WEEK

Today

9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School

3:00 p.m. QV Singers (here)

Monday – Community Kitchen

7:30 p.m. Bell Choir

7:30 p.m. AA

Tuesday

7:00 p.m. Council

Wednesday

10:30 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Luncheon

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts

Saturday

9 – 3 Santa’s Sitting Service (@EW)

Next Sunday – Pageant during service!

8:30 a.m. Pageant dress rehearsal

9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School