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You are invited to the "world famous" Unrehearsed Christmas Pageant followed by all church pot-luck brunch!! Pro-Tip - arrive early for your choice of costume Sunday, December 15, 11 am Advent 3 @ Hillside Community Church

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Prayer for the Third Sunday of Advent Open us, O God, to your unfolding vision of peace. Shape us for shalom by the power of your Spirit. Make us bold to hope and dream, living as your trusting children. In the name of Christ. Amen.

Solace, Serenity and Hope Blue Christmas Wednesday, December 18, 7 pm @ Sanctuary UCC

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Gather with beloved community to hold the darkness of the long winter nights and lament the losses of our hearts, Take solace in the serenity of Sanctuary's sacred space and be affirmed by the presence of the Holy and the hope of Love made flesh.

You Can Help! Seasonal Fundraisers for Folk in Need

Holiday Gifts for Teen Residents of Medford Housing; Winter Wear and Gifts Cards for the folk served by the Friday Cafe in Cambridge; or Sanctuary's Social Justice Mission. ~~~ Make an online donation or bring some Gift Cards to Sanctuary! Online Donations Mission Trip to Rebuild Puerto Rico - still struggling two years after Hurricane Maria Help our friends from Shiloh Baptist, Rose Andrews and Stacey Moore. Details and Donate

Advent and Christmas at Sanctuary/Hillside

Advent 2: Sunday, December 08 10 am - Sunday Circle @ Sanctuary 4 pm - Messy Church and Potluck @ Hillside ~ Advent 3: Sunday, December 15 No Worship @ Sanctuary 10 am - Un-rehearsed Christmas Pageant @ Hillside - 144 North St, Medford followed by All Church(s) Potluck Brunch ~ Joint Blue Christmas/Longest Night Service Carols and Contemplation Wednesday, Dec 18, 7 pm location and further details to follow ~ Advent 4: Sunday, December 22 10 am - Sunday Circle @ Sanctuary ~ "It's A Wonderful Life" Friday, December 20 6:30 pm - Faith and Film @ Sanctuary BYOB - Holiday Celebration Screening and Discussion ~ Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24 5:30 pm - Joint Worship Lessons, Carols, Candles, Kids! @ Hillside Community Church ~' Christmas 1: Sunday, December 29 No 10 am Worship @ Sanctuary Sandwiches for Outdoor Church @ Sanctuary

"It's a Wonderful Life" Friday, December 20, 6:30 pm BYOB Screening and Discussion and Plenty of Treats!

A Season of Generous Giving Upcoming Opportunities to Serve

Sanctuary @ Bread of Life, Malden Thurs, Dec. 12 (3:30 - 7:00)

Email Julie Roberts for Bread of Life

Online Donations for Food Pantries

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Christmas Gifts via City Mission

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Upcoming Sanctuary and Community Meetings

Leadership Circle Meeting (2nd Tuesday) Tuesday, December 10, 6:00 pm ~~~ Arts Team Meeting (rescheduled from 12/18) Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 pm ~~~ Safe Medford Meeting (1st and 3rd Tuesday) Tuesday, December 17, 6:45 pm

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