Weekly News - Week of 11-9-2025

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Week of November 9, 2025

Inspired, encouraging, serving and seeking… Together in life’s joys and challenges… Making a difference!

If you want to include any special announcements in this Weekly Email, please reach out to me in the Church Office via email at:

office@thefirstchurch.org

Thank You & God Bless,

Spencer Aguiar

Church Administrator

MISSIONS meeting at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 10 (Monday) in the conference room across from the office. Everyone is welcome to

attend. Two of the topics we will discuss: which charities to fund at this time, and to designate a charity for our Christmas offering.

To view more information on the upcoming Lumos Concert, Click the link below.

https://www.lumos-experiences.com/events/swampscott-ma/

Pie makers wanted for the

Tastes of Thanksgiving table at the Let It Snow Fair!!

Betsy Mariere is leading the Tastes of Thanksgiving table. We want to make approximately 20 apple pies for the fair. Betsy is looking for at least 5 people to make 10+ pies on November 11 (see below).

Because these pies will be uncooked and frozen, they will be perfect for baking on Thanksgiving.

Date:

Tuesday, November 11th (Veteran's Day) from 4-6 pm in the church kitchen.

Please bring a medium mixing bowl and your favorite paring knife. All other pie making materials will be provided. Thank you so much. YOU are delicious!

Please let Betsy Mariere know if you can come and/or if you have room in your freezer.

Betsyvgm@gmail.com

Betsy Mariere cell: (857) 998- 9946

PS. Each pie maker will receive dough and written instructions to make your own pie at home.

Sunday School News:

Sunday School News

Upcoming special events:

Sunday December 7th is our annual Advent Workshop! We will be working on an Advent Calendar, other crafts and coloring, and cards for shut-ins. All ages are welcome!

Our traditional meatball sub luncheon will be served at 11:30. Hope to see you there!

Coffee and Conversations is BACK on all Sunday's, except Communion Sundays. We look forward to seeing NEW and familiar faces. Meeting at 9:10 am in the library. C&C is a time to connect with others in the church, and preview and unpack the scripture reading of the day.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

November 22, 2025

177^th Annual Let It Snow Fair

Many, many Volunteers are needed

There are numerous ways and options (with varying time commitments) to contribute to the success of the Fair!

There will be a Fair Representative at the "Fair Table"

in Clarke Hall after Sunday services to

answer all of your questions and to sign up volunteers!

Our next Fair Planning Meeting is scheduled for

Sunday, November 9 in the Library after services.

Frozen food containers are available

on the Opportunities Table!

Holiday Fair Timeline for Donations

Please be in touch via email with Susan Buchanan or Sharon Thomas (Fair Co-Chairs) for donations of Collectibles or Jewelry.
Donations of Silent Auction Items (minimum value $25) and Adult Christmas Tree gifts (minimum value $20) can be dropped off and placed into the bin in the Church Office now.
Donations of Books, White Elephant, Everything Christmas, and Children’s Christmas Tree gifts (gender neutral and minimum value $10) can be brought to the Church beginning the Sunday before the Fair (Nov 16).
Frozen Food, Baked Goods and Taste of Thanksgiving donations can be dropped off at the Church the day before or the morning of the Fair.

Proceeds from the Fair support the Annual Budget of the Church and is also a great time of Community Outreach!

Al-Anon is an organization that offers experience, strength and hope to families who are

struggling with alcoholism and addiction. It is a very safe place to share the challenges of

difficult family situations. We at Al-Anon are very grateful to the First Church of Swampscott which has offered us space to hold our meetings, as below:

Tuesday nights at 7:30

Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the library

Thursdays at noon in the library

Please join us! For more information, please email Jodie or Laurie. Thanks.