Sackville United Church
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Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Events & Activities
Central, Sackville and Visions United Churches, as they continue their collaborative journey, are using resources from A Sanctified Art that have been adapted for our context: Words for the Beginning, Advent Reminders for New Seasons.
Advent and Christmas are seasons of new beginnings and endings. As the calendar year ends, a new church year begins. As we move through Advent to Christmas, the birth of Jesus ushers us into new ways of living and loving; and yet, the world as we know it spins madly on.
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The four weeks leading up to Christmas, indeed, even the Christmas story itself, is one of pregnant Mary who was surrounded by endings—large and small, personal and political. But Mary proclaimed hope in a God who was and is making all things new.
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Join in community with one of the congregations nearest you each Sunday during the season of Advent and again on Christmas Eve and beyond!
As you journey through Advent to Christmas and then into the New Year, take part in one of seasonal events being offered.​
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And please, feel free to make use of the Resources for Use at Home. (The resources are password protected. The password is available from the local church office or from the web manager.)
All resources from A Sanctified Art are copyright protected. Please request the password from your Church office or email the web manager. Do not share these resources on social media.
Weekly Sunday Gatherings
We will gather each Sunday of the Advent Season to connect with one another and seek to support one another as we each navigate life filled with endings and beginnings. We need community, we need reminders, places and experiences that are steady ground, a path for our feet to find a way, as we step forward into the unknown. The logos for the season are quilt squares, reminders that our lives are pieced together from scraps of memory and love.
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You may participate in-person at Central, Sackville or Visions United Church, online via Vimeo or Facebook Live or via Zoom.
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Advent I, December 1st @ 10:30AM
Advent II, December 8th @ 10:30AM
Advent III, December 15th @ 10:30AM*
* Central will be gathering at Visions United
Advent IV, December 22nd @ 10:30AM
Christmas Eve
Central & Visions @ 6:00PM
140 Joyce Ave., Moncton NB
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Sackville @ 7:00PM
110 Main St., Sackville, NB
Special Events & Activities
Central, Sackville and Visions United Church are all offering special events during the Advent & Christmas season.
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All events and activities are open to one and all - plan now to take part and experience the hope, peace, joy and love that is Advent and Christmas in community!
December 1 @ 6:30PM
St. Paul's United, Riverview
United Christmas Celebration
A gathering of Choirs from various United Church congregations sharing Advent and Christmas carols and songs.
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December 2 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Hope and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.
December 6 @ 5:30PM
Sackville United Church
Christmas Bake Sale
As part of Sackville Moonlight Madness, lots of homemade baking: breads, cookies, squares, and some gluten free goodies too!
December 8 @ 10:30AM
Sackville United Church
All Ages Advent Event
Join in community, create a Christmas Craft, share in Singing Christmas Carols and enjoy Christmas treats!
December 8 @ 11:30AM
(Central and Visions)
Carolling at Local Senior Facilities
Following the conclusion of the Sunday Gathering, those taking part will make their way to the various Senior Facilities to sing Christmas Carols to the residents!
December 9 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Peace and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.
December 15 @ 11:30AM
Sackville United Church
Carolling at the Drew Nursing Home
Following the conclusion of the Sunday Gathering, those taking part will make their way to the Drew to sing Christmas Carols to the residents!
December 16 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Peace and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.
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December 21 @ 7PM
Sackville United Church and via Zoom
Longest Night/Blue Christmas Gathering
An opportunity for those who find the seasons of Advent and Christmas challenging because of grief or other difficulties, to come together and find hope in the light of love.
December 22 @ 6:30PM
Ducky’s Pub, Sackville NB
Carols and Cocktails
You are invited to gather and share in singing carols while enjoying a beverage of your choice. All ages are welcome.
December 23 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Peace and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.
Special Events & Activities
Central, Sackville and Visions United Church are all offering special events during the Advent & Christmas season.
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All events and activities are open to one and all - plan now to take part and experience the hope, peace, joy and love that is Advent and Christmas in community!
November 27 @ 10:00AM
Sackville United Church, Sackville
Decorating for the Season!
Gather with Open Sky and other to decorate the sanctuary for the season and share in some Christmas treats!
December 1 @ 6:30PM
St. Paul's United, Riverview
United Christmas Celebration
A gathering of Choirs from various United Church congregations sharing Advent and Christmas carols and songs.
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December 2 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Hope and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.
December 5 @ 6:30PM
190 Carson Drive, Moncton
Collaborative Seasonal Grounding Gathering
Members of the Governing Bodies, Commission and Ministry Team will gather for an in-person Seasonal Ground Gathering and Social Event!
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December 6 @ 5:30PM
Sackville United Church
Christmas Bake Sale
As part of Sackville Moonlight Madness, lots of homemade baking: breads, cookies, squares, and some gluten free goodies too!
December 8 @ 10:30AM
Sackville United Church
All Ages Advent Event
Join in community, create a Christmas Craft, share in Singing Christmas Carols and enjoy Christmas treats!
December 8 @ 11:30AM
(Central and Visions)
Carolling at Local Senior Facilities
Following the conclusion of the Sunday Gathering, those taking part will make their way to the various Senior Facilities to sing Christmas Carols to the residents!
December 9 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Peace and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.
December 11 @ 6:30PM
Sackville United Church, Sackville
Holigay Potluck Christmas Dinner
A Christmas Potluck Dinner with Mocktails and Christmas Carols hosted by QS4A (Queer Space for Adults).
December 15 @ 11:30AM
Sackville United Church
Carolling at the Drew Nursing Home
Following the conclusion of the Sunday Gathering, those taking part will make their way to the Drew to sing Christmas Carols to the residents!
December 16 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Peace and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.
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December 21 @ 7PM
Sackville United Church and via Zoom
Longest Night/Blue Christmas Gathering
An opportunity for those who find the seasons of Advent and Christmas challenging because of grief or other difficulties, to come together and find hope in the light of love.
December 22 @ 6:30PM
Ducky’s Pub, Sackville NB
Carols and Cocktails
You are invited to gather and share in singing carols while enjoying a beverage of your choice. All ages are welcome.
December 23 @ 12:00PM
Central United and via Zoom
Lunch in the Advent Light
An opportunity to gather with others in the light of the Advent Candle of Peace and talk about the text and reflection from Sunday just past.