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Chebeague United Methodist Church A Reconciling Congregation

Contact us at chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com or at 207.846.6987 www.chebeagueumc.org

Deck the Halls (and the church!) – Saturday, November 30 th Get into the Christmas Spirit by helping ready our sanctuary for Christmas. We’ll decorate on Saturday, November 30th at 4 PM with a potluck dinner following (around 5). There are jobs for people of all ages and abilities, so please join us! Discernment Sessions – Sunday, December 1 st and Sunday, December 29 th Save the dates for these next two sessions for helping us discern our congregation’s relationship to the wider United Methodist denomination. Both will be after Sunday morning worship. Interested in following our progress? Receive updates via mail or email by contacting the church office. You can also visit ne-discerners.org for updates on all the changes happening in the larger Methodist Church community.

New Sunday School Program – Sunday, December 1 st Kids in grades 6+ are invited to join us for a new Sunday School class just for them! Join Melissa in the sanctuary at 9 AM on Sunday mornings for re:form – an experience in Christian practices and conversations in a fun, collaborative way. Cheryl Hillicoss will continue with Deep Blue Kids for all ages up through 11 that meets in the Parish House on Sunday mornings at 9:45. Kids in grade 5 are encouraged to connect with whichever experience fits them the best (or attend both!) For questions, please contact Melissa.

Gingerbread House Making – Sunday, December 8 th Unleash your inner architect with a family-friendly creative event on Sunday, December 8 th ! From 3 – 5 PM in the Parish House, construct your very-own gingerbread house and cap off the evening with a potluck meal at 5 PM. Prizes awared in various categories for your gingerbread creation. All are welcome! Christmas Pageant – Calling all Kids! This year’s pageant will be on Sunday, December 22nd and we need the help of our island children to tell the tale of the very first Christmas. We have parts for kids of all ages (even the littlest!). There will be a brief rehearsal on Saturday, December 21st in the morning (precice time TBD). Christmas Worship Services: Save these dates on your calendar to celebrate Christmas with your friends and neighbors at CUMC: -- Saturday, December 21 st , 5 PM join us for the Longest Night service, a meditative service acknowledging the tension many of us feel during this time of year between joy and lament. Find peace in the quiet and comfort of others. -- Sunday, December 22 nd , 10 AM Our island children tell the story of the first Christmas! -- Tuesday, December 24 th , 7 PM Our traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.We remember the story of Jesus’ birth, sing carols, and share the light of Christ with one another. Advent Calendar for Climate Change Count down to Christmas with your friends and neighbors at CUMC with an Advent Calendar we created to raise awareness around climate change and to increase our gratitude for God’s creation. You can get your copy at CUMC or online at our website. Some days involve posting images or responses on Facebook or via email, so we await your involvement! Online Giving As you look at your year-end giving, consider adding CUMC to your list. This church would not be possible without the support and generosity of this island and all who have been touched by this faith community. You can donate securely online (http:// www.chebeagueumc.org/donate.html) or mail your gift to the church office. Online Giving As you look at your year-end giving, consider adding CUMC to your list. This church would not be possible without the support and generosity of this island and all who have been touched by this faith community. You can donate securely online ( http:// www.chebeagueumc.org/donate.html ) or mail your gift to the church office.

Vision: To be a people of diverse traditions who welcome, worship, serve, and find joy together. Mission: To know and work with our neighbors near and far as we grow in God’s love together. Values: Community Creativity Fellowship Inclusivity Rootedness Innovation

Sundays Sunday School, 9:45 AM, PH

Thursdays Office Hours, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, Ladies Aid, 11:00 AM, PH Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 PM, PH Saturdays Catholic Communion, 4:00 PM

Worship, 10:00 AM Wednesdays Sew Good, 2 nd & 4 th , 1:00–5:00 PM

Know that the doors of this church are always open. When the world is heavy and you need a quiet space to pray, meditate, read, or simply be, the lights are on outside and the sanctuary is available for you.

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DECEMBER 2019 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR