Blue Christmas Service
December 9
6:30pm

The holidays aren't always easy. For those who have experienced loss or live with fear for the world, illness, pain, grief, loneliness, depression, and/or anxiety, the joy of the holiday season might feel elusive and out of reach. As a result, churches around the world have adopted the practice of having a “Blue Christmas”' or a “Longest Night” service during the Advent season. These services are designed to provide space for prayer, reflection, and remembrance amidst the twinkle lights and holiday hustle and bustle.
This evening service will create space for difficult emotions during the holiday season. If you are weary, or grieving, or feeling out of sorts when the world expects you to be merry, this service is for you. Bring that fear. Bring that grief. Bring that weariness. Bring that fatigue. Allow yourself a quiet space to reflect and draw near to God. May you find peace in your journey.

December 7
Second Sunday in Advent
Worship
at 10:00am

Advent Sunday School
Program for Children
Woodfords will offer Advent Sunday School during worship on 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21. We will have a variety of crafts, games, stories, and conversation and look forward to getting to know children of all ages. Children are welcome to join us on any or all of the Sundays depending on how family schedules work
Messiah Sing-a-long
with
ChoralArt Portland
Monday, December 15
7pm


Handbells, Cookies and Carols
Sunday, December 7
2pm
Come enjoy a musical program with the Woodfords Church Handbell Ringers.
Join your voice in song with a community Christmas sing-a-long of holiday favorites.
Cookies and hot chocolate will complete the afternoon of music!
Admission is a freewill donation to benefit the Church Music Community Outreach Fund.



Celebrating Community and Traditions
Woodfords
DOWNEAST FAIR
A November 2025
SUCCESS STORY!

A
BIG ROUND
of APPLAUSE
for our
TEAM LEADERS of the DOWNEAST FAIR
2025
Pam Barrows
and Pam Meader
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the day a success!


Sunday Bible Study:
December 7
All are welcome to join us!


Greeter at the Downeast Fair!



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Many Thanks to Our Mission Partners for ...
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Nourishing Bodies
Emergency Food Pantry
Physical Address: 640 Brighton Avenue, Portland
Mailing Address: 202 Woodford St., Portland ME 04103
FEED is operating out of its temporary home while Woodfords Church is being renovated.
We hope you will visit us on Brighton Ave.
For a list of other Portland food pantries, click here.
Serving Youth
Creating Connections

Woodfords Congregational Church is a Just-Peace and Open-And-Affirming Congregation in the United Church of Christ.







