Advent 2015 ~ There is room for you in our inn.
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
EARTH TOPICS: 
Thursday, December 3, 
6:30pm to 8:30
Each month, we explore various readings about our sacred, beautiful planet. How do we talk about it as Christians? How do we face the challenges and live as people of hope when the climate changes and species diminish? All are welcome to join us for conversation. 
Questions? Email Rev. Ginnie
StillSpeaking Writers at Kirkwood UCC in Atlanta on Thursday, Dec 3 (7:00-8:30pm)
Join the UCC's StillSpeaking Writer's Group for an evening of reading and conversation with some of your favorite Daily Devotional writers and members of the writers group:

Kenneth L. Samuel, Donna Schaper, Tony Robinson, Quinn Caldwell, Mary Luti, Matt Laney, Matt Fitzgerald
The writers will be reading selections from their 2015 Advent devotional, Wonder. The event is free and open to the public.
Kirkwood United Church of Christ
2033 Hosea L. Williams Drive NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30317-2501
Following our time together with the Writers Group, we'll keep up the fellowship across the street at The Pullman, our neighborhood pub. 
HANGING OF THE GREENS: Saturday, December 5, 
10:00am to 1:00
The Deacons invite you to join them in the Hanging of the Greens. We will be hanging garland and wreaths and decorating the Chrismon tree while sipping hot chocolate and munching on donuts and other treats. Helpers of all ages welcome!
Fellowship of the Grape (FOG):
Saturday, December 5, 7:00pm to 9:00
Paula and Erik Emde will host December FOG, they have chosen "Festive Wines, Ales, Glugs and
Meads".  You don't have to be a church member to attend and all are welcome! RSVP to hosts
To be added to the mailing list for FOG email
Second Sunday of Advent- We light the candle of Peace
Sunday, December 6
Rev. Ginnie, preaching at 8:30am and 11:00am (Communion at both services)
Text for the morning: LUKE 3:1-6
Priscilla Circle
Tuesday, December 8, 1:00pm
We will be celebrating the season by meeting for lunch at Fresh Produce restaurant. Contact Martene Stansbery.
WOMEN'S DAYTIME BOOK GROUP: Thursday, 
December 10, 1:30pm
Please read (or re-read) a "Christmas" book of your choosing, whether it's to inspire or just entertain - a classic, humor, a blue Christmas retelling, even a book that's not-really-Christmas but relevant to
your Advent journey.  
Contact Geneva Benoit.
The Interfaith Coalition to End the Death Penalty
Thursday, December 10 
2:30-4:30pm
You are invited to an educational summit to End the Death Penalty
Thursday, December 10, 2015
(2:30 - 4:30pm) at the 
Catholic Shrine of the 
Immaculate Conception. 
Procession and Prayer Vigil at the Liberty Plaza to follow.
Free Admission - Registration required
To register please visit: HERE
For more information about this event please call 404-920-7357
Featuring Key Note Speaker: Ambassador Andrew J. Young
48 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, SW. Atlanta, GA 30303
PILGRIM CIRCLE: Friday, December 11 at 6:30pm 
Pilgrim Circle will have their Christmas Party at the home of Belinda Riley on 
Friday, Dec. 11 at 6:30. There will be no regular meeting in December.
HOLIDAY JAZZ VESPERS: Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 at 8:00pm 
at First Congregational UCC
105 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
General Admission $25.00
Student w/ ID $10.00
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YOUNG ADULT GATHERING: 
Friday, December 11, 7:00-10:00pm
Twains Brewpub and Billiards
211 E Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030

Join us for great beer, food, and conversation. All are welcome. You don't have to be a certain age to be considered a "young adult" at Central. We accept all self identified "young adults!" Have any questions? Email Rev. Lacey
LENA'S PLACE:  Saturday, December 12, 8:00pm to 10:00
7:30 pm: the doors open; 8:00 pm: music starts with Just Be'Cause (Jerry Brunner, Bruce Gilbert and Cyndi Craven). 9:00 pm: Tucker Station String Band performs ole-time favorites, gospel tunes, and bluegrass. Admission is $5.00 - cookies, brownies, coffee and tea are available. All donations benefit the Interfaith Children's Movement of Atlanta.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT: 
December 13 - Joy
8:30 SERVICE: "Blue Christmas" and Communion. The candle for the morning is the light of Joy, but we know that many struggle during the season, for various reasons, to find that light on their path. Attenders of this service are invited to bring a candle for the Communion Table (a votive is suggested and the Deacons will provide extra); in the midst of meditations, the candles will be lit before we celebrate a quiet Communion. 
11:00 SERVICE: "Make More Room in the Inn"
Inspired by Las Posadas from Mexico and focusing on a central theme of our sacred seasonal story, the choir will sing a variety of anthems and the ministry boards will present opportunities for reflection on those who "find no room in the inn." Children and adults will be participating in 
worship and the theme will be "sung and acted" as we "Make More Room in the Inn."
12:00: ADVENT EVENT AND LUNCHEON
All are invited to share in a potluck luncheon sponsored by Board for Mission & Action. The CE Board is hosting a time to make holiday crafts - cookie decorating, angel photos, and more. It's a fun event for all ages. All are welcome. All donations for the luncheon go to Outreach.
TABLE TALK: Tuesday, December 15, 6:30pm to 8:30 (off campus)
Hosted at the gracious dining room table of Bill Harrison (409 Oakland Street, Decatur) and
facilitated by Rev. Michael, folk come and go as they are able and no advance reading is required.
Please bring a dish to share, if you are able-there is always a gracious plenty of food.
PLYMOUTH HARBOR 
OPEN HOUSE 
(COOKIES & CAROLS): Friday, Dec 18, 
1:00pm to 3:00
Everyone is invited to join the staff, volunteers and participates of Plymouth Harbor as we sing songs of the season with Jeni Michelson on piano; and share homemade cookies and punch.
Fourth Sunday of Advent- We light the candle of LOVE
Sunday, December 20
Rev. Michael, preaching at 8:30am (Communion service) and 11:00am
SOLSTICE SERVICE: Tuesday, December 22, 6:30pm to 8:30
Rev. Michael will lead a service of meditation and gentle mindful movement 
celebrating Winter Solstice. We'll begin in the Fellowship Hall for meditation on "the light in the darkness" and then go to the parking lot and make luminarias to place in the woods. An RSVP is helpful but not required. 
CHRISTMAS EVE: 
Thursday, December 24, 5:00pm, 7:00pm & 11:00pm
5:00pm: 
"Come to the Cr�che:" a service specifically designed to be accessible to children. 
Children AND adults are invited to come in a costume from the Christmas Eve story (costumes will also be available in the narthex). During the story, we will populate our manger on the chancel.
7:00pm: Special music featuring Central's choir
11:00pm: Special music featuring solos and ensembles
Lessons and Carols with Communion & Candlelight
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