Holiday Event Schedule
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 7 pm / Honoring Loss at this Season: A Vesper Service
Joyful festivities abound this time of year. For those of us missing loved ones, the shiny brightness may bring up mixed emotions as we grieve and mourn. Join the Pastoral Associates, Music Ministry, and Revs. Jennifer and Bill for a reflective service that honors love, memory, and loss.
Saturday Dec. 14, 5-8pm / Holiday Party
Join us for our annual UU Princeton Holiday Party. Free for all ages- dinner, tree trimming, caroling karaoke, hot chocolate bar and more!
RSVP (appreciated by Dec. 8th) by clicking here.
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Sunday Dec.15 & 22, 11:30 am / Women’s Alliance Holiday Cookie & Candy Sale
Sunday Dec. 22, 10:30 am / Turning Toward the Light, Rev. Bill Neely
This winter solstice weekend is one in which the days start gradually get longer and the nights start slowly get shorter. What can this seasonal flow teach us about rest and wakefulness? About preparation and action? About balance and rhythm?
Tuesday Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Services: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
5 p.m. – An All-Age Christmas Eve Pageant, Revs Jennifer Kelleher and Bill Neely
Bring the family and join your friends for our Christmas Eve Pageant. All are welcome in this very multi-generational service as we look toward Christmas with joy and wonder.
7 p.m. – Christmas Eve Carols and Candles, Revs. Bill Neely and Jennifer Kelleher
Gather to hear again the traditional Christmas story with candles, music, silence, and words. In peace, hope, and with one another, let us embrace the meanings and miracles of this season.
Sunday Dec. 29, 10:30 am / Greeting the New Year, Pauline E. Nijander, Seminarian
A new beginning happens with every ending. A new year, then, is no different from an opportunity at a new beginning for us. But what does this new beginning mean for us, especially as we move toward a time of uncertainty and anxiety?
Holiday Party 2024 Details
WHEN: Saturday, December 14th – 5-8pm
WHERE: Channing and Founders.
DINNER MENU: Spaghetti, salad and baguettes. Meatlovers, vegetarians, gluten free and plant-based accomodated. Desserts will be fully crowd-sourced so please bring one if you can- no need to sign one up.
***New to this year: Hot Chocolate Bar for all ages – along with wine, beer and soft drinks. Donations appreciated.
Tree Trimming Activities:
There will be various craft stations for adults and children to create decorations for the tree. Volunteers are needed to help lead these craft stations. See specific link for craft description and sign-up. The Celebrations Ministry organizes supplies but we need help to set up/clean-up and supervise stations throughout the party. Select ‘Craft’ – and indicate which craft, if you know, in comments and someone will contact you.
Entertainment:
All musicians and performers are welcome to bring extra holiday cheer to the activities with an Open Mic format – Select ‘Perform’ – and someone from the Celebrations Ministry will reach out.
Youth Gingerbread House:
As we have done in the past, our youth have decorated gingerbread house kits for a Best House fundraiser competition. Last year $130 was raised for Children’s programming. To participate, comment ‘Gingerbread #’, for the number of kits you need for your household. Bring the decorated houses to church on 14th, and voting takes place on Sunday 15th.
Yankee Gift Swap Gift Exchange – Adults Only:
Do you enjoy getting a little unexpected surprise for the holidays? Join the Gift Exchange for some extra holiday fun. To opt in please RSVP by December 8th and Select “Gift Swap”. $25 gift limit. See gift swap rules here. If there are not enough participants you will be informed in advance that the game will not take place.
Send any questions to the Celebrations Ministry: Celebrations@uuprinceton.org