Well it's the week of Thanksgiving, and despite what commercials tell us, this is probably the true beginning of the holiday season. This coming Sunday is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the liturgical church year...which means the new church year begins the next Sunday with the first week of Advent.I encourage you, if at all possible, to join us in worship this coming Sunday. In addition to celebrating the central aspect of the Kingdom of God (Jesus the Christ, the King), we receive our first Daily Community Scripture Reading Plan. While we've always been encouraged to read the Sunday lectionary readings before coming to worship, now it will be even easier and more meaningful.
Wait a second...what's the "liturgical church year"...and what on earth is a "lectionary"? I again encourage you to join us in worship on Sunday, when these and other questions about what we do together as a community in worship together will be answered. See you then! For now, here are some other things going on:
Hingham & Hull Community Thanksgiving Service
Every year for a while now, the Hingham & Hull Religious Leaders Association has sponsored an interfaith Thanksgiving Service for the community. This year's service will be on Wednesday, November 21 at 8:00 at the Old Ship Church.
Men's Fellowship Breakfast
All men: we'll eat breakfast together this coming Saturday, November 24 at 8:00 AM.
Community Hanging of the Green
With Advent and then Christmas approaching, it's time again to dress the church building with decorations. Next Sunday evening, November 25, we will gather for a short meaningful explanation of the various colors, themes, and decorations of the season at 6:00. We'll have refreshments and plenty of work to do! It's always a fun time, so come and join us as we deck the ha- ...er...sanctuary.
Ladies Craft Night - NEW NIGHT!!!
The Ladies' Craft Night is meeting on Monday evening, November 26 at 6:30 PM. Bring a snack, a craft, whatever, but definitely yourself!
New Readers' Club Forming
On Sunday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. we kick off a new book club! Heidi and Jason Parker will be hosting the evening at their home (click here for directions). Come by for some goodies and dialogue with other kindred book lovers. What's the format? Well, we want to read books and discuss them together, but we're not completely sure yet - we want your input. Any and all are welcome to come, so spread the word. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail Meghan Scott. See you there!
On the Calendar...
As always, you can keep up-to-date with NSCC happenings by using our on-line calendar (click here).
