All Are Welcome To Join Us Marching The Taunton Christmas Parade
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022
10 am
Our mission at First Parish Church in Taunton is to Inspire, Connect, and Serve.
This Sunday, there will be no in-person church service as we will once again be marching in the Taunton Christmas Parade, and everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us!
The parade theme this year is Christmas Around the World, and FPC will be representing the North Pole!!! Everyone, kids, youth, and adults, are encouraged to dress as elves, snowmen, reindeer, candy canes, Christmas trees, or anyone/anything else that might be at the North Pole. As always, we will be handing out candy to the crowd, so if anyone would like to donate some, it would be most appreciated. We will also have reindeer antlers, elf ears, jingle bells, and other things available for anyone who wants to make a costume on the spot.
This year we will be part of division 1 and will be lining up on Whittenton St between 10-10:30 am. Please know that the streets will be closed at 10:30, so be sure to arrive with enough time to park. There is limited parking is available at Liberty and Union Plaza (247) on Broadway.
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For those who would like to watch a service from their home on Sunday in addition to or instead of attending the Holiday Parade, a prerecorded service titled UUSC Justice Sunday will be posted here on our website and on our FaceBook Page:
"Looking for some hope and some grounding in these chaotic times? Please join us for a special virtual UUSC Sunday worship service guided by the Reverends Jacqueline Brett, Ned Wight, and Aisha Ansano. Together we will journey around the world, grounded in courage and gathered in justice, to hear from our UUSC partners."
The parade theme this year is Christmas Around the World, and FPC will be representing the North Pole!!! Everyone, kids, youth, and adults, are encouraged to dress as elves, snowmen, reindeer, candy canes, Christmas trees, or anyone/anything else that might be at the North Pole. As always, we will be handing out candy to the crowd, so if anyone would like to donate some, it would be most appreciated. We will also have reindeer antlers, elf ears, jingle bells, and other things available for anyone who wants to make a costume on the spot.
This year we will be part of division 1 and will be lining up on Whittenton St between 10-10:30 am. Please know that the streets will be closed at 10:30, so be sure to arrive with enough time to park. There is limited parking is available at Liberty and Union Plaza (247) on Broadway.
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For those who would like to watch a service from their home on Sunday in addition to or instead of attending the Holiday Parade, a prerecorded service titled UUSC Justice Sunday will be posted here on our website and on our FaceBook Page:
"Looking for some hope and some grounding in these chaotic times? Please join us for a special virtual UUSC Sunday worship service guided by the Reverends Jacqueline Brett, Ned Wight, and Aisha Ansano. Together we will journey around the world, grounded in courage and gathered in justice, to hear from our UUSC partners."
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Holiday Ornament Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Join us Friday night, December 9, from 7-9 PM for a super fun Ornament Paint and Sip night. Everyone will get to follow along with a tutorial and paint 2 wooden ornaments. We will provide all the materials - paint, brushes, and ornaments (however, as always, people are welcome to bring their own materials) as well as snacks, wine, and cider. Tickets are $30 per adult and $15 per youth. We will also have childcare available for kids under 10. Kids attending childcare will have a blast watching a holiday movie and making pipe cleaner & popsicle stick ornaments.
All Ages Christmas Pageant and Santa Service
This year on Sunday, December 18, during service, we will be performing an interactive, no-rehearsal (one rehearsal for anyone who wants a dress-up part) Holiday Pageant: A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
The wonderful advantage of this type of pageant is that EVERYONE can participate: kids, youth, and adults alike, as there are no lines to memorize!!
Here's How It Works: on Sunday morning, as people arrive for service, I will hand out props and a copy of the story to all those who want to participate. As I tell the story, participants will hold up and/or stand up with their props and/or act their parts out.
Outdoor Winter Solstice Service
All are invited to join us Wednesday, December 21, at 6 PM for our Winter Solstice Service. In the spirit of the darkest night of the year, we will be gathering outdoors for a solstice celebration with bonfires and candles. Come and join us for this earth-centered ritual where we will be able to connect with the world around us.
Christmas Eve Service
"There is something magical about a sanctuary by candlelight…..” All are welcome and invited to join us Saturday, December 24 (time TBD) for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service filled with music, inspiration, and the holiday spirit. Children are welcome to the service, and childcare for small children is also provided. Merry Christmas!
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Chalice Thrift Store
Open Friday's 10 am -2 pm Saturdays 10 am - Noon
Sunday's 11:30 am -12:30 pm + 20% off for Church Members
Mathew Mission Food Pantry
All Are Welcome Every Saturday
9:30 am- 11:30 am
Join us Friday night, December 9, from 7-9 PM for a super fun Ornament Paint and Sip night. Everyone will get to follow along with a tutorial and paint 2 wooden ornaments. We will provide all the materials - paint, brushes, and ornaments (however, as always, people are welcome to bring their own materials) as well as snacks, wine, and cider. Tickets are $30 per adult and $15 per youth. We will also have childcare available for kids under 10. Kids attending childcare will have a blast watching a holiday movie and making pipe cleaner & popsicle stick ornaments.
All Ages Christmas Pageant and Santa Service
This year on Sunday, December 18, during service, we will be performing an interactive, no-rehearsal (one rehearsal for anyone who wants a dress-up part) Holiday Pageant: A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
The wonderful advantage of this type of pageant is that EVERYONE can participate: kids, youth, and adults alike, as there are no lines to memorize!!
Here's How It Works: on Sunday morning, as people arrive for service, I will hand out props and a copy of the story to all those who want to participate. As I tell the story, participants will hold up and/or stand up with their props and/or act their parts out.
Outdoor Winter Solstice Service
All are invited to join us Wednesday, December 21, at 6 PM for our Winter Solstice Service. In the spirit of the darkest night of the year, we will be gathering outdoors for a solstice celebration with bonfires and candles. Come and join us for this earth-centered ritual where we will be able to connect with the world around us.
Christmas Eve Service
"There is something magical about a sanctuary by candlelight…..” All are welcome and invited to join us Saturday, December 24 (time TBD) for our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service filled with music, inspiration, and the holiday spirit. Children are welcome to the service, and childcare for small children is also provided. Merry Christmas!
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Chalice Thrift Store
Open Friday's 10 am -2 pm Saturdays 10 am - Noon
Sunday's 11:30 am -12:30 pm + 20% off for Church Members
Mathew Mission Food Pantry
All Are Welcome Every Saturday
9:30 am- 11:30 am
First Parish Church in Taunton
P.O. Box 614 76 Church Green Taunton, MA 02780 508.822.2107 |