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November 17, 2024
Worship 10:00am
Exodus 16:2-15
Abundance Amidst Scarcity
Rev. Peter Strobel
preaching
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Faith witness during worship this Sunday | Eduardo Rosado
Join us for worship this Sunday as Eddie Rosado bears witness to how UCC Norwell has shaped his faith and life, compelling him to give generously to support our ministries for the coming year and future generations. Eddie is pictured with his wife Rachel and son Ian
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Spread holiday cheer with DCF families
Continuing an annual tradition, Children + Family Ministry, with Mission + Outreach's support, is sponsoring 12 children through DCF’s (Department of Children + Families) holiday gift drive. Pending the receipt of the list of children, we hope after worship on November 17 you will find our gift tree decorated with gift requests from children selected by DCF. Please consider fulfilling a child’s gift request this year. M + O has generously offered to cover the cost of essential wrapping supplies to make this possible. For full details or to make a financial gift, please click below. This gift drive runs 11/17-12/15.
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Church school seeking shepherds
We are headed into the wild and wonderful time of the year full of holidays-dinners, parties, concerts-all good things that pull us in a million directions! And still our church school teachers are showing up to lead our children in Jesus’ footsteps. To continue to abide by safe church practices, we need your help as shepherds. Theological training is NOT required. Bring your whole authentic, faithful, questioning self!
Tips + next steps:
- Sign up via sign up genius or during coffee hour
- Choose the age group you’d most like to work with
- Just show up, no prep necessary
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Email jenny and she’ll send you plan for the morning
Being part of church school is an absolute joy! Come and see!
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Tickets now on sale for UCC Norwell's Holiday Ball
This festive event, in its 25th year, is sponsored by our Youth Groups and is designed for adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) and their caregivers. On December 15 from 4:00-6:00pm enjoy an afternoon of fun, music, dancing, games, and a special visit from Santa Claus!
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Save the date for this year's Advent Festival
Do you love gingerbread houses, Christmas movies, LEGOs, or hot chocolate? If so, join the Family Ministry Team for UCC Norwell’s first Advent Festival on December 14 from 11:00am-6:00pm. This is a drop-in event, so stay as long as you want. We welcome everyone of all ages to come together and share a moment of joy. Help us build our first LEGO Christmas village and the Habitat for Humanity gingerbread houses. Stop by to walk the luminary hallway. Bring your presents to the youth room and relax while the high schoolers wrap everything. For questions, email Pastor Peter.
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Save the date for our Youth Group present wrapping fundraiser
Do you have presents that need wrapping? During our Advent Festival on December 14 stop by the youth room and the high school Youth Group will wrap everything for you. A wrapping fee of $5-$7 per gift is suggested. All proceeds support our youth groups. 10% of the proceeds will go to a charity chosen by our high schoolers. For questions, email Pastor Peter.
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Give back + give thanks: pie sale fundraiser
The last day to order pies is November 21. Please click the button below for additional details and to to place your order.
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Light up the season with Luminarias
Join us for a heartwarming tradition! Illuminate our community and honor loved ones with a beautiful display of luminarias during our Advent Festival on December 14. Proceeds will benefit our Youth Groups.
Stop by our table after worship on the following dates or purchase your Luminarias by clicking on the button below.
- November 17
- December 1 and 8
Questions? Email Pastor Peter or call him at 781-635-3361.
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Intergenerational mission trip | Join us this February | |
Stewardship 2025 | Generosity through the Generations
This is an exciting time of our year when we reflect upon the impact of our ministries and the generosity that enables it. UCC Norwell is entirely self-funded and self-sustaining. We have no rules about how much you give. There are no membership dues.
Pledge cards will be mailed the week of November 18, due by Stewardship Sunday, November 24. However, you can make your confidential pledge anytime by clicking the button below. Please check your email after making an online pledge to be sure you receive a confirmation email.
Questions? Please email Steve Burke .
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Another successful year in our pumpkin patch
Our October pumpkin patch welcomed the community and raised $15,000, with over $7,000 benefiting our 2024 budget. Thanks to our amazing youth and adult volunteers.
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🔊Worship sermons now available as podcasts | |
Awaken, aspire, adventure | |
Have a moment to reflect? Searching for information on ongoing UCC Norwell activities? Wanting to connect over prayer? Look no further than this section! We keep ongoing opportunities linked below. | |
Join the fun: Children + Youth Ministries sponsored holiday opportunities + events | |
Public Meditations, Praise, + Prayer Wall
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UCC Norwell public calendar | |
Find all of our "save the date" events and more on our public activities and events calendar!
Activities + Events include:
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Listed below find community events our congregation may take an interest in. | |
🛐Interfaith Lecture Series | Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline
- November 21, 2024, 7:15pm
- In person: Glastonbury Abbey Morcone Center, Hingham, MA
- Virtual: on zoom
Swami Tyagananda is a Hindu monk of the Ramakrishna Order and presently the head of the Vedanta Society in Boston. Tyagananda is the Hindu chaplain at MIT and Harvard University. He has presented papers at academic conferences, and lectures at the Vedanta Society, MIT, Harvard and other colleges in and around Boston.
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💜Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
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Old Ship Church | 14 Main Street, Hingham, MA
- Wednesday, November 27 | 7:00pm
- Reception to follow across the street at First Baptist Church
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