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Perspective
A Newsletter of the First Presbyterian Church
of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Volume XLVI No. 10 December 2020/January 2021
Phone: 610-933-8816
Fax: 610-933-8060
www.fpc-phoenixville.org
email: secretaryfpc145@gmail.com
First Presbyterian Church
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
1846 – 2020
The Perspective is published 10 times a year by the First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville. Please direct information
or comments to the Church Office at 610-933-8816 or to secretaryfpc145@gmail.com .
Publisher: Sue Smith Contributors: Church Family; Proofreader: Jeanne Blackburn
Table of Contents
Message from Pastor Doug……………. 2
Book Club, New Book………………… 3
Parish Life……………………………… 4
Clerk of Session’s Report……………… 6
Deacons Dialogue……………………… 7
Stewardship Committee……………….. 7
Worship & Music……………………… 8
Scrip Card Orders……………………… 8
Mission Action Committee……………. 9
Stained Glass Windows……………….. 12
December calendar…………..…………. 13
1.
From the Pastor
Joel 2
25 I will repay you for the years And my people shall never again be put to
that the swarming locust has eaten, shame.
the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, 28 Then afterward
my great army, which I sent against you. I will pour out my spirit on all flesh;
26 You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, your sons and daughters shall prophesy,
and praise the name of the Lord your God, your old men shall dream dreams,
who has dealt wondrously with you. and your young men shall see visions.
And my people shall never again be put to shame. 29 Even on the male and female slaves,
27 You shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, in those days, I will pour out my spirit.
and that I, the Lord, am your God and there is
no other.
We often reference the words of Joel 2:28, which begin with the words “Then afterward” -
and I wonder how often we wonder what came before? After what? Verse 28 comes in the
aftermath of calamity for the Hebrew people, including a plague of locusts and famine, a
terrifying army intent on destroying the people of God. Implacable enemies, including invasion
from the outside as well as problems they’d brought upon themselves. A prophet wasn’t just
called to say: some terrible things will happen. A prophet was called to warn: continue as you
are, and terrible things will come as a result.
There is no question that our response to COVID could have been handled much better.
Early on in the pandemic, we knew how to slow and possibly even halt its spread. We knew,
and some countries did just that. We don’t have the advantage of isolation that some other
countries have, but a swift and science-based response to the pandemic could have saved tens
of thousands of lives. And there are many of us who, because we had the privilege of working
jobs that we could work from home, had our own private responses where we did all we could to
‘flatten the curve.’ As it stands now in late November, the curve is no longer a curve but an
upward-pointing arrow. We are heading into winter’s cold and flu season, and Advent, and
Christmas, with some dire news.
I just made the decision (literally a half hour ago) after hearing from some of our key
volunteers, and having a few conversations, and looking at a ton of alarming COVID data, that
we would not be worshiping in person this coming Sunday (Nov. 22nd as I write this). This
decision will be discussed when Session meets on the 24th, but this also very likely means that
we will be worshiping at a distance, virtually, through the Christmas season and into early 2021.
The next time that would make sense to reconsider worshiping in person would be the
beginning of Lent.
Living in the midst of a global pandemic might feel a bit like living amidst a plague of
locusts. A frightening manifestation of the natural world, against which we feel helpless, that
sweeps through and takes things away from us. Our Muslim neighbors have lost Eid, and our
Hindu and Sikh neighbors have lost Diwali, and our Jewish neighbors have lost Rosh Hashanah
- at least, lost them in the way they want to celebrate them. We are looking ahead to a difficult
Thanksgiving, and an altered Christmas, and beyond. I know that I have lost time with friends
and family, and I know many others who have lost more - businesses and employment and
even their homes. In the text above, in the midst of all this, we hear the ancient words of
encouragement that God will repay, and that not only will God repay, but God will pour out the
Spirit on everyone. This is how God responds to calamity - with more blessing.
2. continued…..
We live in a difficult time - the kind of time that will be in history books a hundred years
from now, the same way our own history books mention things like the Spanish Flu. Difficult
days on an historic scale. So no wonder if we are anxious, or sad, or angry, or lonely. No
wonder if we are struggling more than we normally would.
It seems that God does not prevent difficult times from happening. It seems that God is
much more interested in bringing good out of evil, and blessing out of calamity. That seems to
have been true for Joel’s audience, and I hope and trust that the same is true for us today. The
spirit of God is promised to those who have come through trials, who have put their trust in God,
and who have remained faithful.
So on the far side of our current challenges, we can see things to hope for. Not just a
time when we can return to worship in person, and to gathering with one another face-to-face
without fear, but even more than that, a time when God will repay. This isn’t simply a story of
how we endure losses and then work to recover. God knows our losses, and it is God’s purpose
to restore us, and to bless us, and to pour out the Spirit on us. These were words of hope that
the prophet Joel had for the people of Israel long ago, and I think that they can be words of hope
for us as well.
May we continue to find hope, and light, in this season.
Pastor Doug
December 6th: Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-15a
December 13th: Isaiah 64:1-4, 8-11; Luke 1:46b-55
December 20th: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:26-38
Advent Season
1st Sunday of Advent – November 29th, Communion Service
2nd Sunday of Advent – December 6th
3rd Sunday of Advent – December 13th
4th Sunday of Advent – December 20th
Christmas Eve – December 24th
5:00 pm Family Service
9:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service
Book Club’s New Book
The Antiracism Book Club has selected Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker
Rhodes. This novel will be an interesting change from Ibram Kendi's
book. The Osterhoudts are doing an order through Reads & Company in
Phoenixville, so please email Jeanie if you'd like to have a book ordered.
We'll all pay them back with thanks and also money. The next meeting
will be on Sunday, December 13th, at 7:00 PM. Join us!
3.
PARISH LIFE
Join us for these upcoming all church ZOOM meetings - Wednesday nights, 7:30.
Wed. November 25th - No Zoom, get your last minute Thanksgiving stuff(ing) done
Wed. December 3rd- Christmas cookie recipe exchange
Thurs. December 10th- Christmas Music Quizzo hosted by Hermann and Judy
Wed. December 16th- Ugly Christmas sweater and holiday scavenger hunt
Wed. December 23rd- No Zoom, finish wrapping your gifts
Wed. December 30th- New Year’s ‘Eve Eve’ Social
Wed. January 6th- Antiques Road show #2
Thurs. January 14th- FPC Coffee House #3
Wed. January 20th- Trivia Night #7
Wed. January 27th- Hidden Talent Night
Foodology
Feeling Festive? Try some of these excellent cookie recipes from your fellow members!
SOFT BATCH CHRISTMAS SPRINKLE COOKIES
INGREDIENTS:
1 Stick butter softened 2 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
1/4 Cup cream cheese softened 2 Teaspoons corn starch
1 1/2 Cups granulated sugar 1 Teaspoon baking soda
2 Large eggs 1/4 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Cup sprinkles nonpareils
1 Teaspoon almond extract
4. continued….
DIRECTIONS:
In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or a large bowl using hand mixer, cream
together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and extracts until light and fluffy.
About 5 minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the flour, corn starch, baking soda, and
salt. Mix together on low/medium speed for one minute, until combined.
Refrigerate dough for two hours before baking.
When dough is done chilling, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with
parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour the sprinkles into a medium bowl, and roll tablespoon sized balls of dough into the
sprinkles.
Place the cookies onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9-12 minutes. These should not turn golden brown, and will still look wet when they
come out of the oven.
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool
completely.
NOTE: Prep time listed includes two hours for the dough to chill.
Submitted by: Lynne Williams
SANDTARTS
INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups sugar 4 Cups sifted flour
½ LB Butter 2 Slightly beaten egg whites
2 Eggs, Beaten Cinnamon or cinnamon sugar
1 Cup chopped nuts
DIRECTIONS:
Cream together the sugar & butter. Stir in the beaten eggs. Add flour & mix thoroughly.
Chill overnight.
Roll out on floured board to 1/8” thickness, or as thin as possible. Cut into rounds, squares or
rectangles & lift onto cookie sheet. Before baking, brush egg whites over the top, sprinkle with
cinnamon or cinnamon sugar, then top with nuts. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in a 350o oven.
Submitted by: Jewell Baker
PFEFFERNUSSE
INGREDIENTS:
3-1/2 Cups all-purpose flour ½ Tsp Ground cardamom
2 Tsp Baking powder ¼ Tsp Freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 Tsp Ground cinnamon 1 Cup butter, softened
1 Tsp ground ginger 1 Cup granulated sugar
½ Tsp Baking soda ¼ Cup dark molasses
½ Tsp Salt 1 Large egg
½ Tsp Ground cloves Powdered sugar
5. continued….
DIRECTIONS:
Grease cookie sheets, set aside. Place flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt,
cloves, cardamom, & pepper in large bowl. Stir to combine.
Beat butter & sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light & fluffy,
scraping down side of bowl once. Beat in molasses & egg. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat at
low speed until dough forms, scraping down side of bowl once. Form dough into a disc. Wrap in
plastic wrap & refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
Preheat oven to 350o F. Roll dough into 1” balls. Place balls 2” apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove cookies with spatula to wire racks. Dust with sifted powdered sugar. Cool completely.
Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
Submitted by: Becky Sinapius
We look forward to sharing these special times with you!
The Parish Life Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7PM in the Parlor
…Please join us!
From the Clerk of Session
Average Sunday morning attendance: As YouTube viewing of the
service is available anytime there isn’t a way to accurately count
attendance. In October the average for viewing the 10:30am
premiere was 36 (households) and 20 households chatting. Please
think of chatting as the YouTube version of signing the Red
Friendship Book and join in the chat, if you are able.
Session Meeting
o September 22nd Stated Session (Zoom) Meeting:
The AED’s in the church have been recalled do to some defect. We decided to
replace ours as ours need new batteries anyway and it would cut the cost of new
ones in half. - Purchase of new AED’s was unanimously approved by Session.
Motion to have the sanctuary open on Saturday from 3-5:00 for one individual or family
unit at a time with reservation made in advance and usher present and following Covid
protocol, was unanimously approved by Session.
Purchase of video camera approved via email vote and confirmed during meeting.
Motion to open for in-person worship in November. 11/1 and 11/8 will be for viewing
YouTube on the screen. 11/15 and 11/22 will be broadcast live on internet with in person
worshiping, unanimously approved by Session.
o Life of the church
No congregational changes
Information from the October 27th Stated Session Meeting will be reviewed/approved at the
November 24th meeting and will be in the next Perspective.
Jewell Baker, Clerk of Session
6.
Deacons’ Dialogue These last months, since the pandemic began, have gone by quickly and yet they have dragged on... what a paradox! Hope, as I mentioned previously, needs to be our focus, and we need to support each other with prayers that we will get through this together. As the Book of Acts teaches us, fellowship and community really matter as we journey on our faith paths together. That brings me to the reminder that we, your deacons, are here to help. Please don’t hesitate to call upon your Care Group deacon (or any of us) to help out with meals, rides, visits done appropriately or phone calls. There is even some financial aid available. Let us know what you need so we can respond. Also, if you know of a member or friend of FPCP who needs assistance, pass that along to one of us. On the first Sunday in Advent the area around the pulpit will be decorated with the poinsettias which the deacons will then distribute to our special friends so they can enjoy them throughout the holidays and beyond, hopefully lifting spirits and brightening December days, and many days after into the new year. There will be Advent devotionals available and you will receive one the same way you receive Perspective. The Board of Deacons takes this opportunity to wish everyone a blessed Advent, a Merry Christmas (no matter what your restrictions) and a very happy and HEALTHY 2021. Let us all pray that the new year brings much needed peace and respite from the pandemic in which we are residing. I also want to take this opportunity to say goodbye as the author of “Deacons’ Dialogue”. My term on the Board of Deacons will come to an end in January and another deacon will assume the responsibility of writing on behalf of the Board. It has been a privilege and honor to do this. God bless us everyone! Barbie Kepler on behalf of the Board of Deacons 2021 Pledge Campaign It is not too late to turn in your Pledge card for the coming year. Completed cards may be returned by mail or dropped off at the church office. ( If the office is closed, you may put it through the mail slot in the door.) If you need a pledge card, please call the church office (610-933-8816), or Lynne Williams (610-415-1581) and we will get a card to you. The pledge of your financial support will enable the Finance committee to plan for 2021. Thank you so much. The Stewardship Committee 7.
Notes from Worship and Music
Tis the season ….. among other things, most importantly to prepare to
remember the birth of Jesus. Yes, this will be a very different Advent
and Christmas season, but why not use it as a way to make the season
one that you are more involved in this year. As many of us have gotten
used to using our computers, tablets, or phones to communicate, rather
than in person, why not use them to use the daily Advent devotional
that you received either by email or USPS mail. Our Advent church
services begin with November 29 and a Communion service. Bring your elements to the
device you are using and start the Advent season off “in church”.
Speaking of getting involved, if you are interested in lighting the advent candle on one of
the upcoming Sundays in advent or Christmas Eve, please let Pastor or Sue in the office
know. This can be via pre-recorded video from your home or on a Saturday morning
when the service is recorded. (All recording sessions are very safe)
Our Christmas Eve services will be at 5 PM and 9 PM. “See” you in church to celebrate
the birth of Jesus.
At the writing of this article, Advent and January church services will be on our YouTube
channel. Keep your eyes open for any changes via email or USPS mail.
Remember, the reason for this season is Jesus!
“See” you at church
Prayer Chain & Prayer Requests
Amy Myers, our Prayer Chain Coordinator, will be happy to
forward your prayer requests to the members of the prayer
chain. You can email Amy at fpcprayerchain1@gmail.com and
members will be lifting you up in prayer.
You may also call Sue Smith at (610) 933-8816 and she will forward your requests on to
Amy.
Scrip Gift Card Orders
Let us help you with your Christmas shopping, while at the same
time you get the opportunity to support the church.
We are placing orders for gift cards every other Wednesday
(Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16).
If you would like to place an order, please call Lynne Williams at
610-415-1581 (home) or 610-955-4749 (cell).
You may mail your check to Lynne or drop it off at her home, (14
Schofield Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460).
Orders and checks must be received by the day before the orders
are placed (Dec. 1, Dec. 8 and Dec. 15).
Please make checks payable to “First Presbyterian Church DR”.
Thank you for continuing to support this program.
8.
Mission, Action, Concern Committee (MAC)
Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” And I said,
“Here am I; send me!”
People to People- A Ministry of MAC
Food Ministry
Annual Thanksgiving dinner
Bob Russell was very busy orchestrating the logistics for this important ministry event with the First
United Methodist Church in Phoenixville. While we did not offer sit-down meals in Fellowship Hall due
to COVID precautions, we were able to offer take-out options and delivery of meals.
A total of 100 meals were prepared. 56 meals were delivered to residents in the borough of Phoenixville
along with everyone on the Meals on Wheels list. 44 meals were picked up at the church by local
residents.
Clothing Ministry
Please keep in mind we are still declining donations at this time. Please DO NOT leave any items at
the stage, on the steps. We are keeping our volunteer numbers low to keep us safe during COVID.
Please hold on to your items until we formally announce we can accept them or take your gifts to Green
Drop, Liberty Thrift or other donation centers of your choice.
Fundraising for mission work- Alternative Gift Cards
Are you looking for simple ways to make Christmas special and make a positive impact in your
community and beyond? Maybe you would like new decorations for your Christmas tree? Or maybe some
creative gift tags? Possibly some lovely pins to wear on your sweater? Please take a look at a sampling of
what we have to offer, click here.
Read about our 2020 recipients below.
- Citizen Advocacy
- The Clinic
- Alianzas de Phoenixville
- Timber Elephants in Myanmar
- Church World Service Blankets
Appalachian Service Project (ASP) - Sarah Shulman Group Leader
As you heard this week, Sarah Shulman is spearheading a summer mission trip through Appalachian
Service Project (ASP). The mission is focused on making homes warmer, safer, and drier for Appalachian
families by providing critical repairs. The mission also underscores the critical importance of service by
youth and adults of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. The MAC committee is supporting this
mission project as far as scheduling, advertising and assisting with fundraising projects for this mission.
Bob and Chris Wittrock plan to attend the mission and we hope to have a few of you join us as well.
Please stay tuned as we will be hosting events and fundraisers to support our efforts in this endeavor. May
God bless the work of our hands.
9. continued…
Homeless Mats 2020
In the fall of 2019, the Wednesday Women’s Group of First
Presbyterian Church learned of a new project - weaving plastic bags
into sleeping mats to be used by the homeless population. The
congregation was asked to donate plastic grocery bags for this
mission. In December the Wednesday Women Group gathered to cut
the bags into strips which were then looped together and rolled into a
ball. This is how “plarn” is created. A few women went to the Lower
Providence Library to learn the art of weaving on the loom. One loom
was purchased and Paul Parrish made two more. The loom has pegs
around which plastic “plarn” is woven to make a mat approximately 3 feet wide x 6 feet long. Each mat
takes about 500 grocery bags.
Every Wednesday evening the group met for fellowship and for preparing
“plarn” for the mats. When Covid-19 shut down the gathering of groups,
many made “plarn” or did weaving of the mats at home. The mats were
blessed in a virtual church service on October 25, 2020. The final count was
17 woven plastic bag mats.
In April 2020, Marah Wilson, an area Girl Scout planning her Silver
Award project, made sleeping mats and bags from blue clean
operating room instrument wraps. She also collected and cleaned
hospital socks from discharged patients. Marah was referred by
Phoenixville Hospital to People to People mission to assist with
distributing these items. Each mat was placed in a bag with two pairs
of the hospital socks. Each of the woven mats were rolled with a
fleece blanket, two pairs of the socks then tied.
On October 29, 2020, six of each kind of mat was given to a friend from Mom’s House who goes into
Philadelphia to feed and care for the homeless there.
On November 20th the remaining 11 woven plastic mats and the 11 sleeping mats were given to Ann’s
Heart Code Blue Executive Director, Kristen MaGee. She knows a man who goes to homeless camping
sites in Phoenixville who do not come indoors during Code Blue.
Even though the coronavirus limited gathering together, we continued the mission of helping those who
are in need.
10. continued…2021- Mark your calendar
If you are looking to help people while keeping yourself safe, we have a few opportunities.
Souper bowl of Caring- Watch for details in January
St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter
We occasionally need meals prepared in advance for families at St. Mary’s Franciscan shelter. You (and a
friend) can plan the meal and cost together, prepare at home, and then simply drop off at the shelter. Keep
watch for the announcement in the Sunday bulletin and The Beat; Register via Sign-Up Genius. Here are
the dates so mark your calendar.
Feb 8th- 12th- Meals are needed for St. Mary’s Shelter
Oct 4th- 8th- Meals are needed for St. Mary’s Shelter
Good Works Lunch
We provide lunch for the volunteer workers of Good Works, Inc. Good Works is a Christian nonprofit
organization, founded in 1988, and dedicated to repairing homes and restoring hope for low-income
homeowners in Chester County, PA. If you are interested in helping to prepare lunch or contribute
towards the cost of the meal, or deliver the meal, please mark the date on your calendar and reach out to
Chris Wittrock at cwittrock22@gmail.com
Saturday May 8, 2021 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Saturday Oct 09, 2021 10:30 am- 1:30 pm
I am grateful for the years of experience that have established the committee members and volunteers on
the MAC committee. I’m grateful their experience comes with flexibility and creative thinking, especially
around this pandemic, finding ways to continually serve those most in need. With all these wonderful
people in-place, we still may be missing someone or a group of folks who are falling through the cracks.
I encourage you to reach out to me so I can take to this committee right away. New seeds grow new
gardens.
May God Bless you and keep you safe until we meet again.
Chris Wittrock (cwittrock22@gmail.com)
Chair, MAC Committee
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The following are Black Lives Matter statements created by the Session.
Using our mission statement:
We have a H.E.A.R.T. for our neighbors who suffer under the scourge of racism:
Hearing the call to affirm that Black Lives Matter.
We Embrace the movement for racial equity and justice, in the US and around the world.
Applying our faith in God who liberates, Christ who reconciles, and the Spirit who inspires
prophets.
We Rejoice in the opportunity to stand in solidarity with people of color,
and Touch the lives of those oppressed by racism and violence.
Black Lives Matter.
The Session of First Presbyterian Church, guided by our faith, affirm the right of all people, and
of people of color in particular, to be treated with dignity, equity, and respect.
11.Stained Glass Windows
This is the last stained glass window restoration report; I hope you have enjoyed
reading of their history as much as I have enjoyed the research. Here’s one last bit of
information from Phil Lull “Mr. Bowers, a decorator from Philadelphia, suggested new
colored glass windows in design for the price of $600.00. An appeal for funds for these
and other major improvements went out from the trustees on July 27, 1905. Card
designs were considered. Scenes and oval frames were adopted. A decision was made
to have memorial windows paid for by donors to help defray costs. Eight memorial
windows were provided for in the budget.” I’m sure you will join me in thanking those
early leaders of our church for adding the beautiful windows to our sanctuary. Today
we have three that are still to be restored and the cost is much higher than in 1905 but
hopefully they will shine brightly reflecting God’s love in the future.
The fourth memorial window to the left, as you enter from the street, is 1905 era and says “In
memory of Mrs. Thomas L. Snyder” and “we welcome thee”. The design in the main window of a
torch and holly symbolizes the Christian teachings of the disciples as a light unto the world.
New hymnbooks were purchased with money raised at a musicale, through the efforts of Mrs.
Snyder. She died in 1901 and her husband presented, in her memory, a complete set of
communion cups and holders. Hannah P. Snyder gave cup holders in 1910 which we still have).
This window was restored in memory of Betty Jane Williams. Betsy was baptized and
confirmed in our church in 1945 and was a faithful member of our congregation
serving as deacon and for a time as the sanctuary flower organizer. Betsy joined the
Church Triumphant in October of 2011.
Window Restoration
To The Glory of God
In Remembrance Of
Betty Jane (Betsy) Williams
By Family &Friends
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The remaining memorial window on the left at the front is from the 1924 remodeling of our
church. The inscription reads, “In memory of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Yerger, elder 48 years”.
This window was donated by a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. I. Warden Fry. The picture
of Christ and the children can bring to mind that to receive the kingdom as a child is to depend
in trustful simplicity on what God offers. Mr. Yerger was a faithful worker as an elder and trustee
for many years, he died in 1920.
Note the different designs of the name plates between 1905, 1924 and 1948 installations.
This window was restored by Adam and Lee (Orcutt) Deveney long time members of
our congregation, both serving as elders and Lee as deacon. Lee was confirmed in
1956 and Adam joined in 1974. Their children Kelly and Scott were also confirmed in
our church in 1984 and 1985. The dedication plaque reads “For the Love of All God’s
Children” which is appropriate as Lee taught Sunday School and Bible School many
years and together they were youth leaders. Looking back through the church records
the name Orcutt is found for generations.
Window Restoration
For the Love Of All God’s Children
In Remembrance Of
The Deveney-Orcutt Families
By Adam & Lee Deveney
12.December 2020 First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
10:00a Food ministry
3:30p Organist 7:30p All Church 1:00p WIC 1:00p WIC
Rehearsing Zoom Event –
Christmas Cookie recipe 7:00p “We Are” Vigil
7:00p MAC exchange Via Zoom
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
8:30a Bible Study via Zoom 10:00a Food ministry
9:30a Sunday School Zoom 3:30p Organist
10:30a Worship 7:30p Property Rehearsing 7:30p All Church
(via YouTube)
Zoom Event –
12:00n Joys & Concerns
7:00p Personnel Christmas Music Quizzo
via Zoom
12:30p Deacons meeting 7:00p Parish Life 7:30p Compassionate
via Zoom Sue Smith vacation Friends
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
8:30a Bible Study via Zoom 10:00a Food ministry
10:30a Worship 3:30p Organist
(via YouTube) 7:30p All Church 1:00p WIC
rehearsing 1:00p WIC
12:00n Joys & Concerns
6:00p Staff meeting Zoom Event –
via Zoom
12:30p Worship & Music via 7:15p Church Growth Ugly sweater & 7:00p “We Are” Live
Zoom Christmas scavenger hunt Vigil @ Main &
7:00p Book Club via Zoom Sue Smith vacation Bridge Streets
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
8:30a Bible Study via Zoom Christmas Eve
9:30a Sunday School Zoom 7:00p Finance & 3:30p Organist 5:00p Family Worship
10:30a Worship Service – via Zoom
Stewardship rehearsing Merry Christmas!
(via YouTube)
9:00p Candlelight
12:00n Joys & Concerns
via Zoom 7:30p Session Communion Worship
Service – via Zoom
Church office closed Church office closed
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10:30a Worship 7:30p All Church New Years’ Eve New Years’ Day
(via YouTube) Zoom Event –
12:00n Joys & Concerns New Years’ Eve Social
via Zoom
Diane Legnini vacation Sue Smith vacation Church office closed Church office closed
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