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December 22, 2024
Worship 10:00am
Christmas Pageant
led by our Church School
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Family Service | 4:00pm
A joyful Christmas Eve family service featuring an interactive pop-up pageant where kids of all ages can take part in telling the Christmas story – no rehearsal necessary! Please note, this service will not be livestreamed.
Lessons + Carols | 9:00pm
A festive service of lessons and carols that tells the story of Christ’s birth; through scripture and song we will make our way to the manger. The service culminates with the sharing of Holy Communion and candle lighting, as we celebrate the light of Christ coming into the world.
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2025 Stewardship campaign update | Generosity through the Generations
The Stewardship Team is filled with gratitude for the generosity of our congregation in responding to the 2025 Stewardship Campaign call as we approach the church's 60th anniversary next year. We are pleased to announce that as of today, we have received 179 pledges for a total of $699,588, including 18 new pledges totaling $42,285! Furthermore, 75 families/individuals increased their pledges from 2024 to 2025. We are hoping to hear from those soon who have pledged in 2024 but have not yet made a 2025 pledge so that we can finalize the budget for the coming year. Thank you SO much to everyone for your generous financial support, without which we could not be the vital church that serves so many in myriad ways, and thanks be to God for his blessings upon our church family and the church's awesome mission.
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Pledges received | 179 | $699,588 | Increased | 75 | $46,047 | Decreased | 22 | -$23,526 | No change | 64 |
| New | 18 | $42,285 | No response | 20 |
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Updates and opportunities from The Memory Lane Singers |
Sing with The Memory Lane Singers at the Marshfield Boys + Girls Club
You're invited to join us in spreading holiday cheer at the Marshfield Boys + Girls Club's Polar Express event. We'll be singing Christmas carols from 2:00-3:00 PM on December 21 at 37 Proprietors Drive in Marshfield.
Please arrive by 1:45 PM to warm up and get ready to sing. No experience necessary, all are welcome!
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Thank you from The Memory Lane Singers
We extend our sincere gratitude to all who joined us for the wonderful evening of music at South Shore Peer Recovery (SSPR) on Tuesday. It was heartwarming to see such a great turnout, including our friends from Friendship Home. Together, we raised the holiday spirit for everyone at the party!
Many thanks to Wilma Goodhue for capturing the special moments. We're also grateful to Mark Mulhern, SSPR's Executive Director, and his dedicated team for the opportunity to share our music.
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💝Alternative holiday giving will help Ugandan families living in poverty
On Sunday December 22, be sure to check out the UnPaper Towels and new stretchy headbands for sale. Purchases of these and other handcrafted items made by Ugandan women will help them feed their families and have funds to send their children to school. Our UCC Norwell liaison with Outreach Uganda is Debbie Wheeler. There is a summer volunteer trip opportunity to Uganda for someone who has elementary classroom teaching experience. Email Debbie if you're interested.
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Prayerful Stitches: The shawls bless others; the fellowship of our team blesses us
The Prayerful Stitches Ministry Team knits and crochets shawls and baby blankets while praying for folks in need of prayer. The shawls are given, together with cards of encouragement, support, and prayer on behalf of our church family. If you would like to join this ministry team, feel free to speak to or contact, Gwen Morgan or Ann Finnie, or any member of the team.
Back row: Gwen Morgan, Beth Haight, Ann Finnie (holding Butterscotch), Jane Nelson, Crystal English, Nancy Schultz. Front row: Susan Solis, Marjorie Gardinier, Mary Donnellan, Barbara Engstrom, Judy Heitzman, and our hostess, Nancy Howell. Not pictured: Ann Burke, Fran Charles, Robin Smith, Lindsay McGrath. This photo was taken at our annual Christmas Luncheon, 2024.
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Spread holiday cheer! M + O helps families at Rehoboth & Weymouth shelters
There is a great need for families living at the Rehoboth House and Weymouth shelters. We will be helping by collecting gift cards ($20-25) to Market Basket and Stop and Shop. Drop off at church office or Rehoboth House office Attn: Odalis Rull (UUCN gift card donation). Questions? Email Margaret Dawson or call her at 781-771-3195. Share hope & joy this season!
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🗓️Save the Date: Informational + Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars! Join us in January for our Informational and Annual meetings as church leadership shares exciting updates on our strategic planning progress, discusses key goals for the future, and presents the proposed budget for the coming year.
This meeting is a vital opportunity to stay informed, provide input, and vote on matters that shape the direction of our mission in the world. Your participation is essential as we continue to grow and serve together.
Informational Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, January 21
- Time: 7:00-8:30pm
- Location: Zoom
Annual Meeting
- Date: Sunday, January 26
- Time: 11:15am-1:00pm (lunch provided)
- Location: Fellowship Hall
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Do you need childcare for the Annual Meeting? |
01/26/25 11:00am - 01/26/25 1:00pm US/Eastern |
If you are in need of childcare during Annual Meeting, please simply RSVP yes. | | | |
🎄✝️Upcoming office hours
Please note the following office hours and closures. These hours only impact the church offices, not worship services. As always, please call before coming by! Merry Christmas!
- Tuesday - Friday, December 24 - 27: closed
- Monday + Tuesday, December 30 + 31: closed
- Wednesday, January 1: closed
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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. | |
A Holiday Ball to remember: celebrating community and joy!
Click on the picture to read the blog, which includes a fantastic photo gallery of the evening and a video produced by Norwell Spotlight TV!
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Public Meditations, Praise, + Prayer Wall
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Advent Festival hits prime time on Norwell Spotlight TV
Did you miss the Advent Festival? Or do you want to learn more about it from some of our local experts? Thanks to our ongoing collaboration with NSTV, we were blessed to have NSTV volunteer Billy Johnston collect interviews of this exciting day. Click on the snowy lego house below to watch it!
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All the dates in one place… | |
Find the dates for all of our programming, events, and more on our public activities and events calendar!
Activities + Events include:
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