New in this Issue:

Volunteer at NSKS for Holiday Box distribution and restocking
Holiday Office Hours and Pastoral Coverage
UMW News
United Methodist Men - Breakfast on January 4
Church Leadership Development - January 11th
Youth Event at St. James UMC in January
Full Moon Walks in Mine Falls Park - Mark your Calendars!
2025 Stewardship Campaign
Treasurer Volunteer Position Needed!

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Sunday Worship Begins at 10:30 AM

"Joy to the World" Series Begins Sunday, December 1st

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So often those who live outside feel unseen or despised.
Which perhaps explains why, at the Longest Night Vigil (this Saturday, 12/21 at 5PM), those experiencing homelessness express so much surprise and gratitude for the people who gather to affirm the sacred worth of those who live rough. Meeting at City Hall at 5:00 p.m. in often frigid temperatures we circle up, light candles, and name those who died over the last year.

All across the nation, communities gather on the winter solstice because only the longest night can tend to the sorrow, only the bitter cold can bear our rage against systems that are made for death instead of life, only the bluest hues can meet us in the ache.

We gather in solidarity and in grief for the changes we have yet been unable to make,
for affordable housing,
for mental health treatment,
for recovery programs,
for a social safety net for those for whom a diagnosis or a lay-off has changed everything.
We are community together living alongside the poor and marginalized
who Jesus calls us to care for.

Peace,
RevKelly

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UMW / UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH NEWS

**NO DECEMBER MEETING**

Next Meeting: Weds, January 15

Merry Christmas to Everyone,

Our women's group will not meet in December. Be sure to join, in person or online, the special worship services for Advent at Main Street.

The music Cantata is Sunday Dec. 22. We like to have the coffee hour be special that day, so if you would like to do some baking or donate some special snack, please do so.

Thank you,

Pam Breniser

Church Leadership Development

January 11th at 8AM

LONDONDERRY UMC

The Londonderry UMC is inviting neighboring UMCs to a time of learning the church committee essentials for SPRC, Finance, Trustees, worship, and outreach ministries. Learn some new skills, share some insights, and have some fun with fellow leaders. All who are serving in a church committee or program or are interested in being part of the church ministry are invited.

We will meet at the Londonderry UMC at 8 am – 12noon. Coffee, breakfast pastries, and light refreshments will be served. Contact Pastor David Palmer for more information.

Rev. Dr. David Palmer

603-728-8760

Londonderry & Manchester First

United Methodist Churches