Second Congregational Church, UCC

“I may only be a speck of dust, floating in the universe vast, but I am a very interesting speck. I intend to make some waves, even if they be as small as me. I will bring a speck’s worth of love to life, a speck more of hope, a speck more of laughter. I will add a speck of compassion, to tip the scales of creation toward the side of every speck who seeks mercy. A speck of dust I may only be, but a speck of light is still light to those who sit in darkness.”
Poem by Steven Charleston, a Native American elder, a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and a bishop in the Episcopal Church

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION FOR THE LIFE OF MARK HAMILTON will take place in our Sanctuary on Saturday, 12/8 at 1:00 p.m. The celebration will continue in Fellowship Hall. Mark’s obituary is available at https://lcnme.com/obituaries/the-rev-mark-ian-hamilton/

THIS SUNDAY 12/9 we will celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent and light the candle representing PEACE. Jack Banta will read our scripture passages Malachi 3:1-4 & Luke 3:1-6. Pastor Char will share her sermon “Ancient and Wonderful and New”. We will welcome new members Alyssa Anderson, Anne Nord, Carl Nord and Gabbie Walden.
Our greeters will be Anne & John Merrill in the Narthex and Arne Aho at the elevator. Ushers will be Rick Hagen and Phil Blomquist.
THE WHITE POINSETTIA in our Sanctuary is given in honor of Sally Atwood Hamilton and in loving memory of the Rev. Mark Hamilton. The foil and ribbons are the predominant colors in his family tartan.
SPECIAL MUSIC THIS SUNDAY! The Tower Ringers (our handbell choir) will play the prelude. The service will begin with a special festive Advent Introit and procession. The music is introduced by lute and recorder and additional instruments (handbells, drum, percussion ) are added as the congregation joins the choir in singing. We continue to add instruments to the anthem, a contemporary setting of a medieval carol, “Adam Lay ybounden.”

CHRISTMAS WEEK SERVICES:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23: ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS PAGEANT! INTERGENERATIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE, 10AM Come share the joy of Christmas by being part of the story! Bring your bathrobe! Bring a costume! We have a place for Shepherds, animals of all types, wise persons, angels and stars. There will be costumes for anyone who needs them. Come early and sing your favorite Christmas Carols! The same birth story told in an all-new yet familiar way!
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24: FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Come early to share in special music beginning at 4:40 PM. The Service begins at 5:00 PM with Lessons and Carols, lighting of the Advent Wreath and Christ Candle, a special message for everyone and lighting candles as we sing Silent Night and welcome in Christmas. The Chancel Choir and the Handbell Choir will share special music to ring out Christmas joy!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30: AN OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING AT 10:00 AM WORSHIP Celebrate the joy of Christmas and the continuation of our monthly 175th anniversary series as we welcome in the New year with lots of songs, prayer and cheer!

SCHEDULE OF SUNDAY EVENTS CELEBRATING OUR 175 YEARS:

September 30: Time Capsule Sunday
October 28: The Saints of Second Congo (Laity Sunday)
November 25: Celebrating Our Pastors
December 30: An Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
January 27: Jazz Sunday
February 24: Stained Glass Window Sunday
March 31: Celebrating Our Community Partners Sunday
April 28: Incorporated Sunday
May 19: Rev. Kiah Bayley Sunday
June 30: UCC Sunday
July 28: Stepping Forward Sunday
August 25: ReImagine Sunday with Community Celebration

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