A ladies quartet from Calvary UMC, The Amazons, will sing at the Friday, 10:30am fellowship. Mary Scott will also present a Christmas story at this event. All are welcome to attend. You may also stay for the Friday Prayer lunch ($6). Contact Kim Pare to make a lunch reservation.

Christmas Eve services will be held at 5, 7 and 9pm. Childcare for children age 0-2 years will be provided at 5pm. Childcare for children age 0-5 years will be provided at 7pm. No childcare will be provided at the 9pm service.
 

Clerk's Corner | November
At the November meeting, Session accepted reports from 15 committees. A new 2PC logo was also approved pending acceptance by PC(USA). 

Elder Mark Sprague reported on completed work at Western Avenue Center's (WACC) physical plant. Results of the recent WACC food drive were also shared. 2PC youth delivered over $4700 in food items and contributions to their pantry on Wednesday, November 28.

Session received a copy of the proposed new employee handbook developed by the Personnel Committee. The handbook will be voted on next month.

The recent new member class included 7 people who joined on Sunday, December 2. Rev. Bianchin reported on Membership Committee work which has started to update our active members list. This task should be completed prior to Second Pres installing a new permanent pastor.

Session also adopted a new baptism policy to become effective in July, 2013. A class will be offered to adults and parents who desire baptism of children. Developed by the Worship Committees, this class will provide for better understanding of the sacrament of baptism, its meaning and place in the life of 2Pc and its members.

When is the last day to make a 2012 contribution?  All contributions made in person must be received by 2pm, Monday, December 31, 2012. Mailed contributions must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2012.
Can I give stock to the church to satisfy my pledge? Yes.  Stock can be transferred electronically from your broker. Stock transactions must be completed by December 31, 2012.
When will 2012 contribution statements be mailed? Final statements will be mailed in January, 2013. A special statement will be mailed in early December, 2012.
When will we receive contribution envelopes? If you requested them, they will be mailed to your home before January 1, 2013.
Can I split a check amount to different funds?  Yes. On the offering envelope or in the memo field please note how much should to go to which fund. Unless specifically noted, all contributions go to the Operating Fund.

If you have additional questions, please contact 2PC Controller,
Peggy Tobin.