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 During Advent, the MCC Council of Elders provides a weekly reflection for our spiritual preparation. Read their reflection for this Second Sunday of Advent, "Lighting the Way to...Unclear Hope,"
HERE.
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Hanging of the Greens TOMORROW, Sat, Dec 3
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Join others in the fun of transforming our sanctuary for Christmas TOMORROW (Saturday, Dec 3) from 2-5PM. Many hands make work light!
Only requirement for helpers: the ability to follow directions
and a cheerful holiday spirit!
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The Christmas Competition NEXT Weekend at MCCP!
Fri, Dec 9 & Sat, Dec 10 @ 7:30PM. Sun, Dec 11 @ 2PM
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MCC Portland Jubilee Theater is proud to present The Christmas Competition -- another original musical authored by Maury Evans with music by Mark C Brown. Follow the residents of the Terry Shores subdivision as they compete in their annual HOA Christmas Decorating Competition. It's all on the line for a chance to win the traveling trophy, and bragging rights, for Best Decorated House!
Advance tickets on sale now, suggested donation $12. Also available on-line HERE. Proceeds directly support MCC Portland ministry.
Invite friends and family to join in this MCCP Christmas tradition!
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We have two special opportunities to help those in need
this holiday season:
Homeless LGBTQ youth (through SMYRC):
Donate socks, gloves, caps, and jackets by THIS Sunday, Dec 4 or email Philip HERE.
HIV Day Center:
Select a gift request tag from the Fireside
Room at church and return the gift to MCCP no later than
Sunday, Dec 18.
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People's Pantry Offering THIS Sunday, Dec 4
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Your financial and food donations to the People's Pantry are always welcome! We especially encourage them on this first Sunday of the month.
Items currently needed for prepared food bags:
canned peaches or pears (16 oz), instant pudding, chili (16 oz), stew (16 oz), ravioli/beefaroni, Vienna sausages, peach cups, applesauce cups, pudding cups, Jiff peanut butter pads, raisins (6 pack), peanut butter, tuna fish, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti/pasta, pork & beans, Spam/Treet, canned corn or canned green beans (16 oz), instant milk, cold cereal
For more information about being involved, email Mona
HERE.
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Choir Rehearsal After Sunday Worship
11:30AM sandwich pot-luck; 12Noon-1PM rehearsal
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'Tis the season...to join the choir! Prepare beautiful music for the Christmas season and get to know our new Music Director, Colin, at the same time. If you have any questions or want to contact Colin directly, e-mail [email protected]
for more information.
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BOD Meeting THIS Tuesday, December 6 @ 7:00pm
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The December meeting of the MCC Portland Board of Directors will be held this Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00PM. Our monthly Board meetings are open to the public-guests and observers are welcome. If you have questions or comments to communicate to the Board of Directors, e-mail [email protected].
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Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, December 11, 11:45AM-1PM
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A special congregational meeting will be held on December 11 to discuss and discern actions regarding a potential new ministry facility for MCC Portland. Please plan to join us for this important meeting!
All are welcome to attend; members are eligible to vote.
NOTE: The meeting agenda will also include presentation of proposed bylaws for the establishment of an Endowment Fund for MCC Portland. Copies of those proposed bylaws are available for review at MCC Portland or can be e-mailed upon request.
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