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December 22, 2024

Worship 10:00am


Christmas Pageant

led by our Church School

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Order of Worship

Art by Elliot Nixon

Christmas Eve Services

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.

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.

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!

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.

💝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.

Learn more about Outreach Uganda

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.

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!

🗓️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
Do you need childcare for the Annual Meeting?

LOCATION

UCC Norwell

DATE AND TIME

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.
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🎄✝️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

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!

Check out the whole blog here

Public Meditations, Praise, + Prayer Wall


Prayer wall

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!

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:

Activities + events on UCC Norwell's public calendar
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