In a spirit of festive fellowship, EVERYONE is invited to attend this annual event; there is no agenda other than the enjoyment of each other.  Rev. Michael will serve his favorite tea (this year, personally purchased in London-wink); please bring sweets and savories to share.  Feel free to stop by anytime during the event.

Join us Wednesday, December 4, 11:00-2:00 for the Women's Fellowship Christmas meeting with Leona Greenlaw leading us in Carols and everyone enjoying White Elephant Gift time.  Come one and all -- and bring a "slightly-used" wrapped/bagged white elephant gift.

On December 15, the 3rd Sunday of Advent, the sanctuary will be decorated with poinsettias given in memory or in honor of family members and friends. This year's Advent Mission Project is the Elsie Moe Soup Kitchen. To purchase a poinsettia and/or make a donation toward the Advent Mission Project, please complete this form and return with your check (payable to Central Congregational UCC), no later than Monday, December 9. An acknowledgement will be placed in the bulletin on the 3rd Sunday of Advent.

We will be having a white elephant gift exchange party at Kirkwood UCC.  Meet at the church at 6:00pm and we will be back by 9:30pm.  Bring a silly gift and five dollars to contribute toward the cost of food. Scholarships are available upon request.

Since 1984, Lena's Place Coffeehouse is a monthly opportunity to experience an eclectic mix of acoustic artists in a coffeehouse atmosphere. It is staffed by volunteers. The doors open at 7:30 pm. Donations ($5 is suggested) are accepted to benefit Central's "Lena Werking Fund" for local charities. All proceeds go directly to a different local charity each month. 

This month, the donations go to the Interfaith Children's Movement.  

At 8:00pm, One Lane Bridge, an acoustic trio, will bring renditions of songs bridging years of love and life. The performers are Celia McDermott, Cameron Morrison Kane, and Mike Cerra. 

At 9:00pm, Blackfoot Daisy, a humble trio (sometimes duo), will play original, Americana style music. Band members include Don Sechelski, Adam Sechelski and Wendy DuMond.

December 15, Advent Candle of Peace

December 22, Advent Candle of Love

Communion at the 8:30 Service; Rev. Michael preaching on both Sundays at 8:30am and 11:00am.

On the first "Sunday after Christmas," tucked between the darkness and light of Christmas Eve and the shining star of Epiphany, on the cusp of a New Year, Central will have a special service of Carols & Blessings.  Rev. Michael will lead a service with Gregg Tomlinson with elements of an "Agape Meal" and a "Watch Night" service.  We will share in the singing of carols, the eating of sweetbread, and be invited to give and receive blessings.