Newman Congregational Church, UCC December Events

As we enter into the shortest days of year, the festive season of Advent arrives. To bring love, joy, hope, and peace to the season, a variety of experiences including, but not limited to: Terra Divina Saunters, festive musical experiences, and The Dawn Chorus devotional by the Salt Project will all be a part of this year’s offerings.

Sunday, December 3rd Advent I
Terra Divina @ 8:45am - Meet at Seekonk Meadows parking lot
Worship @ 10am in our historic Sanctuary

Sunday, December 10th Advent II
Terra Divina @ 8:45 am Meet at Hunts Mills Gazebo
Lessons & Carols Service @ 10am in our historic Sanctuary
featuring the Rhode Island Brass Quartet
including works by Praetorius & Saint-Saens

Sunday, December 17th Advent III
Terra Divina @ 8:45am Meet at Gamino Pond parking lot
Worship @ 10am in our historic Sanctuary
Community Christmas Carol Sing @ 4pm
Come and sing your favorite Christmas Carols with the Newman Choir & the Christmas Revelers
Choral selections and fun instrumental works

Sunday, December 24th Advent IV
Terra Divina @ 8:45am - Meet at Hunts Mills Gazebo
Worship @ 10 am in our historic Sanctuary

Sunday, December 24th Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ 5pm
Festive Choral Prelude @ 4:30pm in our historic Sanctuary
featuring works by Willcocks and traditional favorites

For more information about any events or to receive a copy of the daily devotional, please contact the Church Office at 401-434-4742 X10.

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 and extends these invitations to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.