The Mattapoisett Congregational Church would like to invite the community to several special events to kick off the Advent season beginning with a beautiful Hanging of the Greens service on November 28 at 10 am where members present symbols of Advent such as a wreath and poinsettia onto the altar. The Holiday Fair will be held on December 4 from 9 am-1 pm in Reynard Hall with baked goods, handmade craft items including knitted hats, sweaters and shawls as well as handcrafted jewelry and other Christmas décor. The White Gifts Pageant which celebrates the birth of Jesus will be held on Saturday, December 11 at 4 pm in Reynard Hall with a donation of gift cards collected for needy families in our area. If you are interested in participating by donating a gift card, please contact the church office at mattcongchurch@gmail.com or calling 508-758-2671 for more details. A beautiful Christmas Cantata by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church choir and performers from Seaglass Theater will be held on December 12 at 10 am in the sanctuary. Every Sunday in Advent will be celebrated with lighting of the Advent candle with a culmination of all the candles being lit on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Eve Family Service will be held at 5:00 pm and a Candlelight Service with a performance by the Harper and the Minstrel will be held at 10 pm. Everyone is invited to celebrate the Advent season at Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Please see our website at mattapoisettcongregationalchurch.org for more information!