Dear People of Faith,

The church has begun her Advent journey to Christmas.  Click on LINKS or Faith Community Advent Celebration to go to the blog for each day (Note: the links are also there to connect to zoom Bible study on Tuesdays and to view our service online anytime).  Today we’re on Day 3 and there are prayers to pray even if you are the only one in the home.  There’s a candle to color and all ages can enjoy.  Send children’s artwork to Sylvia Sepulveda (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for future use and let her know how your family is using the “Community Advent Celebration.”  Thanks to Sylvia and George for all the blogposts.

Please bring your “Estimate of Giving” cards back to church soon.  This helps our Finance folks plan the budget.

Blessings as you pray your way to Christmas,

Beth+

Dates to note:

• Dec. 11 – Potluck Luncheon and Last Day to bring gifts for Martha & Mary residents (see list below)
• Dec. 21 – 5 p.m. “Blue Christmas” service, a quiet reflective time
• Dec. 24 – 5 p.m. Festive Family Christmas Eve service with caroling at 4:30
• Dec. 25 – 9:30 a.m. Quiet Christmas Day morning prayer (no Godly Play)

Gifts For Martha & Mary residents:

12 x 12 calendars, non-slip fleece socks, books of 20 postage stamps, Gillette Pro-glide Razor w/2 cartridges, stuffed animals (8-16 inch), real-looking baby dolls (16-22 inch) for memory care residents, large print Word Search or Crossword puzzle books, lap or throw blankets, stationery for writing letters or blank cards.  You may place your gifts in the Christ Child’s cradle at church until Dec. 11.  If you wrap them (optional), please clearly label what they are.

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Second Sunday's Potlucks at Faith

We are renewing an old Faith tradition—a once monthly potluck! On the 2nd Sunday of each month, let’s all bring a dish to share.  We’re great cooks!  Bring your mouthwatering specialty to the parish hall and we’ll break bread together.  It’s a time to share in good conversations and renew our friendships. And since our friends at Unity Church currently don't use the church and parish hall on the 2nd Sundays, we can linger over good food and conversation. It also means that no one person has the responsibility of bringing treats that week.  Here is a list of dates and themes to hang on your refrigerator: 

• December 11^th   Advent
• January 8^th   Renewal
• February 12^th   Fellowship
• March 12^th   Lent
• April 9^th   Easter
• May 14^th   Pentecost
• June 11^th   Creation
• Summer break!!!

Questions? Contact Deb Hurd @ 413-386-5582 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Links

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83707011844

 

Here is the link to Faith Community Advent Celebration:

https://www.faithpoulsbo.org/worship/advent.html

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