The United Church of Christ at The Villages has a variety of events throughout the year....some educational, some "fun"draising, and some, well, just for fun! See general information below and/or see our home page column "Upcoming Events and News". For specific dates and times of events, please see our calendar.
SPECIAL EVENTS
ADVENT EVENTS
Sunday, December 9 - Peace Sunday - At 9:45am come hear our choir sing it's holiday Cantata "A Shoot Shall Come Forward" during our worship service
Tuesday, December 11, 1:00pm - Have you been dealing with the loss of a loved one, a financial loss, or a loss of any other kind? Join our Care & Share group for lunch at Bluefin in Brownwood at 1pm. Please contact the church office if you would like to attend.
Thursday, December 13, 1:00pm - Fall prevention is a very important topic, especially for older folks. Come to a free presentation by Physical Therapist Alan Loiselle. Call the church office to sign up.
Sunday, December 16 - Love Sunday - This special interfaith service begins at 9:45am and includes speakers from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. Following worship, there will be a dedication/blessing of our Peace Pole.
Sunday, December 23 - Joy Sunday - During our regular 9:45am worship we will receive new members. At 3:00pm that day we will hold a Blue Christmas service for those who may not be feeling quite in the holiday spirit and could use a little extra support.
Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve - Join us at 7:00pm for a Candlelight Christmas Eve service
Sunday, December 9 - Peace Sunday - At 9:45am come hear our choir sing it's holiday Cantata "A Shoot Shall Come Forward" during our worship service
Tuesday, December 11, 1:00pm - Have you been dealing with the loss of a loved one, a financial loss, or a loss of any other kind? Join our Care & Share group for lunch at Bluefin in Brownwood at 1pm. Please contact the church office if you would like to attend.
Thursday, December 13, 1:00pm - Fall prevention is a very important topic, especially for older folks. Come to a free presentation by Physical Therapist Alan Loiselle. Call the church office to sign up.
Sunday, December 16 - Love Sunday - This special interfaith service begins at 9:45am and includes speakers from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. Following worship, there will be a dedication/blessing of our Peace Pole.
Sunday, December 23 - Joy Sunday - During our regular 9:45am worship we will receive new members. At 3:00pm that day we will hold a Blue Christmas service for those who may not be feeling quite in the holiday spirit and could use a little extra support.
Monday, December 24 - Christmas Eve - Join us at 7:00pm for a Candlelight Christmas Eve service
WISE Mental Health Book Study
Mondays, 2pm. This group is studying the book by Rev. Sarah Lund, "Blessed Are the Crazy." Everyone is invited to attend.
Mondays, 2pm. This group is studying the book by Rev. Sarah Lund, "Blessed Are the Crazy." Everyone is invited to attend.
"A Beautiful Heart"
Todd Freeman will present a memoir of social change, mental illness, and reawakening. Event is free and open to the public. Monday, January 21, 4:00pm
Todd Freeman will present a memoir of social change, mental illness, and reawakening. Event is free and open to the public. Monday, January 21, 4:00pm
ONGOING EVENTS
"FUN"DRAISING EVENTS
Throughout the year our "fun"draising committee holds various fun-filled events to raise money for the mission and ministry of our church. Events can include a basket auction, yard sale, themed dinners, cruises, and game nights. See our calendar for times and dates. These events are often open to the public, so come on out and invite friends and family!
Throughout the year our "fun"draising committee holds various fun-filled events to raise money for the mission and ministry of our church. Events can include a basket auction, yard sale, themed dinners, cruises, and game nights. See our calendar for times and dates. These events are often open to the public, so come on out and invite friends and family!
COME AND CONSIDER CLASS
The first Thursday of each month, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, (date is subject to change) Pastor Drew conducts a class for people interested in learning more about the ministry & mission of our church. This is a great class for those who are considering becoming members of UCC at The Villages. Please contact the church office or Pastor Drew if you would like to attend!
The first Thursday of each month, 9:30 am until 12:00 pm, (date is subject to change) Pastor Drew conducts a class for people interested in learning more about the ministry & mission of our church. This is a great class for those who are considering becoming members of UCC at The Villages. Please contact the church office or Pastor Drew if you would like to attend!
