Updated: 12/11/2025​

 

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​Christmas Memorials: During Christmas services this year, you may wish to have a loved one remembered, or to express special thanks to God for His blessings in your life. To do so, please complete the form, available in the lobby and return it, with your donation, to the Church office by Sunday, December 14th. The form is also available by clicking here. The funds for these memorials are used for flowers and music as we celebrate the feast of Christmas.​

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Living with Grief Meeting: We will be meeting Sunday Dec. 14 after the 10 a.m. service.  All are welcome.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Lori at lchurchill@mac.com or 978-503-2045.

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Singers for Christmas Services: If you enjoy singing, please consider volunteering for one or both Christmas Eve services. Singers, with possibility for solos, are needed for the Pageant at 4:30 p.m. There will be one rehearsal: after the 10:00 am worship on Sunday, December 21. The Festival Choir will sing at the 9:00 pm candlelight service to sing traditional Christmas hymns. Rehearsal is 7:45p preceding service. Please see Beth with any questions.

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Christmas Eve Pageant:  It’s time to sign up for this year’s “Living Creche” pageant which will be presented during the 4:30 service on Christmas Eve.  This nativity pageant is primarily a gift from the adults of our congregation to our children, but children are encouraged to participate as angels. Whole Cast Rehearsal – Sunday Dec. 21st right after the 10:00 service.

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​The Mustard Seed: Heartfelt thanks for all the folks who have baked to make our December dinner special. For some of our bakers it was a first time, and others have quietly dropped off their baked goods for many years! Thank you all.​

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Church School Advent Celebration: Church School will have an Advent Celebration on December 21.  The children will be making luminaria to light the pathway for Christmas Eve service.  Children will be in Fellowship Hall for the entirety of church service.  Please feel free to come get your child(ren) if you'd like them to join you for the Eucharist. 

 

 

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The Financial Stewardship season is Upon Us! We are off to an excellent start to our goal of $300,000 – we have 78 pledges for a total financial commitment of $278,000 to date. An important part of Stewardship at St. Francis is our annual invitation to make a financial pledge for the coming year. Our budget for every ministry and mission depends on the pledges we receive from you. The faithful use of our treasures is itself a ministry, foundational to our faith and to the work of God’s mission. How much you pledge is a deeply personal decision rooted in prayer. If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider your pledge and return your pledge card as soon as you are able. If you have questions about our Financial Stewardship campaign, you can contact Craig Stanovich.

 

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