• North Country Chorus Sings Handel’s Messiah - Accompanied by a chamber ensemble, the 80 voices in the North Country Chorus are directed by Alan Rowe. Three performances on: 

• December 5, Friday evening, 7:30 pm at Wells River Congregational Church. 

• December 6, Saturday afternoon, 3 pm at St. Johnsbury UCC. 

• December 7, Sunday afternoon, 3 pm at Peacham Congregational Church. 

On Sunday, experienced singers who bring their music will be invited to join the chorus for specific segments—admission by donation.

• Holiday Baskets - The Back Room is planning to deliver ingredients for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday dinners. Do you know of a household that could use a basket? Can you volunteer to deliver baskets? Please contact Cindy Merrill or Jenni.

• Christmas Events: 

  • First Sunday of Advent - November 30

  • Christmas pageant at Piermont UCC - December 13, 2025, at 6pm

  • Correction: There is no service at Old Goshen Church on Dec 7. There are no services until summer.

• Advent Candle Lighting is a lovely and straightforward way to get into the Christmas spirit. Would you and a friend or family member like to light the candle and read the verses? Jenni is seeking volunteers for all 4 weeks of Advent, starting next week, November 30.

• Pine Hill Singers Present: Festival of Carols - With special guests: White Mountain Brass Quintet, Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 pm.. Bradford Congregational Church, Main Street, Bradford, VT - Admission by Donation

• Interfaith Service of Gratitude -  Representatives of the local faiths introduce themselves and their faith and lead us in prayers and chants of gratitude from their traditions: Hindu, Zen Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Lakota, and Gaian spiritual paths. A potluck follows. All are welcome.  November 30 at 3 pm, in the Orford UCC church on Rt 10, just north of the bridge.  Questions to Cleo.Kearns1@gmail.com

• Hearts You Hold  http://heartsyouhold.org - supports migrants, immigrants, refugees, and asylees in a concrete material way, by taking the time to ask them what they need or want. HYH, a Vermont-based nonprofit, receives numerous requests from local workers in Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as from individuals across the United States.

• The UCC Council for Racial and Ethnic Ministries (COREM) released a statement: “’…more than 8,000 government web pages and 3,000 data sets have vanished…. This is not bureaucratic housekeeping.’ It is systemic silencing.” tinyurl.com/WNCC-25-04-20

• VT UCC Justice & Witness Ministries Committee writes, "When UCC members attend these rallies, we can indicate that we are UCC and are speaking for our church’s faith and values.” Watch for Labor Day rallies on September 1; the Burlington Pride Parade on September 7; the Sun Day of Action on September 21; and the Responding to Christian Nationalism webinar on October 16 at 6:30 PM. See Jenni for more information.

• Aligning Your Money with Your Values: See Carolyn Marsh about this workshop. This information will help you identify highly rated financial institutions in Vermont that align with your environmental and social values.

Guild Christmas Shop Hours

Thursday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

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December 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th

643 Bayley-Hazen Road, Peacham, VT 05862

Store and Gallery Hours

Tuesday - Saturday - 10:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m

430 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, VT