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 27 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 3 from 10 am-2 pm in Reynard Hall with baked goods, handmade craft items, including knitted hats and sweaters as well as handcrafted jewelry and other Christmas décor. The White Gifts Pageant which celebrates the birth of Jesus will be held during worship on Sunday, December 11 beginning at 10 am with a donation of gift cards collected for needy families in our area. A beautiful Christmas Cantata by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church choir and performers from Seaglass Theater will be held on December 18 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. Christmas Day, December 25, will be celebrated at Matt Congo with a “Carol Fest” at 10 am.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the Advent season at Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Please see the website at mattapoisettcongregationalchurch.org for more information!