‘Joy to the World!’ at Hillcrest

We gather together to worship the One Who is Joy and as we come together, our hearts are expanded. We remember that the heavens declared God’s praise as the sun rises and light multiplies. And we witness that all of

nature (including us) yearns to reach out and expand toward the Light so that we All might know Joy. Saturday, November 30: Holiday Preparation & Fun—Hanging of the Greens Come for coffee and donuts, and to decorate Fellowship Hall and the Sanctuary for this special season. Meet in Fellowship Hall at 10:00a.m. Sunday Services—10:15a.m Carol Sing, 10:30a.m. Worship

o December 1: “Hopeful Joy” o December 8: “Loving Joy” o December 15: “Unabashed Joy” o December 22: “Peaceful Joy”

Winter Solstice “Blue Christmas”—Drop in Service of Hope: December 21, 2:00-4:00pm For anyone not feeling ‘the spirit’ for a variety of reasons, or just to take a break from the holiday busyness, stop by the Sanctuary and stay as long as you like. There will be quiet music playing and occasional readings given with a short prayer time offered at the end of each hour. At 3:30 there will be a brief service of blessing and hope. Christmas Eve Service & Children’s Christmas Pageant

December 24, 5:00p.m.—in the Sanctuary ¾ All children, grandchildren, and their friends are invited to participate. See details below. ¾ Families may bring infant clothing wrapped in white tissue to the service as an offering to the

Baby Jesus. Gifts go to the Hillcrest Layette Program.

Children and Family Activities o December 1: Sugarplum Workshop—beginning during Worship and continuing afterwards—

Fellowship Hall o December 8, 15 & 22: Pageant Rehearsals—During 9:30a.m. Sunday School

and 10:30a.m. Worship o December 20: Pageant Rehearsal (tentative) 6:00p.m. in the Sanctuary o December 24: Children in Pageant arrive at 3:45 to dress, eat snacks & practice

Hillcrest Congregational Church—United Church of Christ 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, 925-689-8260

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