[Messages] Special Worship Announcement

[Rev. Joan Javier-Duval]

Hello,

Would you please send this out as a special announcement?

Thank you!
Joan

*Subject: Celebrating a Season of Holidays at the Unitarian Church of
Montpelier*

Join us this month for a season of holiday celebrations. We take joy in the
many traditions that are inspirations for our religious life together. May
we find meaning and delight in this season of holy days!


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​*Sunday, December 18, A Multigenerational Winter Solstice Celebration*
The winter solstice is a time to contemplate the relationship between light
and dark. While we celebrate the slow return of light, we also rest in the
time of the long darkness and embrace the creative power and stillness of
the dark. *This Sunday’s service will also include a Child Blessing and
Dedication Ceremony to welcome new children into the congregation.*

*Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve at UCM*
*4:30PM*   Our early service is designed especially for families with
children. We will share the Nativity Story in our *Fifth Annual
No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant *and celebrate the sacredness and wonder of
each night a child is born. People of all ages are encouraged to come in
costume as angels, shepherds, or wise Unitarian Universalists. All roles
are gender neutral. Read our post "Christmas Pageants 101
<http://ucmvt.org/2016/12/06/christmas-pageants-101>" for more detailed
information. Led by Rev. Joan Javier-Duval and Liza Earle-Centers.

*5:30PM*   A time of sharing in Christmas cheer in the vestry. Cider
provided.

*6:30PM *  We will welcome Christmas into the world and into our hearts
during this "Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols." This service will
feature readings, carols, special music, and candle lighting. Led by Rev.
Joan Javier-Duval, Richard Riley and the UCM Choir, and special musical
guests.

*Sunday, December 25, A Christmas Celebration, Worship & Arts Committee*
Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, and we will have a worship service
at the usual time. Join us for a Unitarian Universalist Christmas
celebration featuring special music, readings, and plenty of warm
conviviality. There will not be religious education programming this
Sunday, but quiet activities for children will be available in the
sanctuary. Coffee hour to follow the service. All are welcome.

*We will commemorate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah at our service on
Sunday, January 1.*
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