What a great chill in the air this morning!

It’s October and it felt like it! So many things are happening this month, I thought I would ask AI what Pastors enjoy most about October!

Interesting results;

1.     Seasonal Reflection & Gratitude: October is a time for reflection, and many pastors emphasize gratitude for the harvest season.

I agree; It’s a time of thanksgiving for the bounty and blessings in life., many focusing on the understanding of stewardship, caring for God’s creation with our own gifts.

2.     Fall Colors and Nature: Yes, I love the colors and the walks.

3.     Harvest Celebrations: Yes, Harvest Homecoming is this weekend, and I am looking forward to the Apple Pies and Doughnuts! Oh, and seeing you!

4.     Preparing for Advent and Christmas: No so much, but yes, preparations are starting. Sometimes we are on the same schedule as the stores, two holidays ahead.

5.     Pumpkin Spice. NO, no, no…

6.     Church Special Services: It’s a lot of work, but World Communion Sunday, New Member Sunday, Jazz Sunday, Structured Hymn Sing Sunday, Stewardship Sunday and Thanksgiving Sunday are all in the planning schedule!

I hope you all take advantage of our worship time together.

What it all comes down to in the Fall is an appreciation of all that God has placed in our hands and hearts as we gather to give thanks in meaningful ways. I appreciate all of them, and You!



RB

Join us THIS Saturday, October 4th, for the PSI Climb Walk for Healing, beginning at 10am at the church. The weather is looking great! We have some amazing door prizes, will have some of our sponsors in attendance sharing resources, and are hoping to raise awareness and funds for perinatal mental health disorders. There is no requirement to fundraise to participate in the walk, and we would love to have you. Pre-register and/or donate at give.postpartum.net/duxburyma, or show up the day of the event, and we will get you signed in. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th

Pilgrim’s Harvest Festival

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

with games, bounce house, crafts and snacks!

PLEASE JOIN US!

The Annual Apple Pie Contest at the Pilgrim Church of Duxbury's Harvest Festival is now accepting contestants!

Think you have the best Apple Pie in Duxbury? Join our contest and find out if your pie is Blue Ribbon worthy! We will award ribbons in 2 categories.

1. PRETTIEST PIE - judged by popular vote by Harvest Festival visitors, and

2. BEST TASTING PIE - judged by a panel of neutral judges!

Have your pie here by NOON on October 4th and our panel of judges will announce a winner around 2 PM! Please email the church office (office@uccduxbury.org) for more information. Contest is open to all who wish to participate.

NEIGHBORS IN NEED

Just a reminder that this Sunday is our annual special offering to the UCC for Neighbors in Need. If you would like to learn more about this donation, there is information in this month's Newsletter and in the weekly bulletin inserts. Your gifts go directly to programs of justice and compassion and support advocacy initiatives throughout the United States. Envelopes are available in the bulletin this Sunday and the next. Checks can be made out to Pilgrim Church with NIN on the memo line.     

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of this offering.

SAVE YOUR BOTTLES & CANS



Our Youth Mission Trip team will be raising money in October by recycling bottles and cans at the Duxbury transfer station. You can help us by saving your bottle and cans and bring them to the transfer station during the month of October. Thank you for your support!

STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE

Seeing the Possibilities- Faith helps us see not just what is, but what could be. Together, we can dream boldly and trust God to work through us.

HELPING HABITAT

Pilgrim Church has been engaged with Habitat for Humanity of Plymouth throughout the summer. We have had weekly builders and lunch providers on site most weeks at their new-home project in Manomet. If you would like to participate in this effort as the house is being finished in the next couple of months, watch for details in the October newsletter or contact

Lindy Keay at mmkeay@outlook.com

COMING SOON!

The Parables of Jesus - led by Rev. Greg Keosaian

Save the dates - 4 Monday evenings

Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, & 10 ~ 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Please note date changes!

More information to come!

THE CHOSEN

THE CHOSEN BIBLE STUDY SEASON 5

10:30 AM to Noon in the Youth Room

Join us to watch and discuss Season 5 of

THE CHOSEN Series.

This season is devoted to the Last Supper and the events that lead up to that event.

October 9th – “WOES”

October 23rd – “THE SAME COIN”

November 6th – “BECAUSE OF ME”

November 20th – “REUNIONS”

December 4th – “THE UPPER ROOM” PART 1

December 18th -“ THE UPPER ROOM PART 2

Rev Bill has a DVD of the episodes if you would like to borrow it. You can stream the episodes on Amazon Prime as well. All are welcome for our discussion time, previous attendance is not required