Salem United Church of Christ

Hello, I am Pastor Bob Witmyer and I welcome you to Salem UCC. Thank you for visiting our website. We especially enjoy welcoming new friends, and we hope you will visit us soon!

THIS WEEK @ CHURCH

WEEK OF DECEMBER 6 — DECEMBER 12

Sunday
9:00 AM – Sunday School for All Ages
Monday
9:00 AM – Quilters & Crafters


NEWS & NOTES
White Gifts for Bethany Children's Home
	This year, we will again be collecting White Gifts for the Bethany Children’s Home. We will receive/ dedicate those gifts during worship on Sunday, December 10th. All gifts need to be to the church by that date because there only specific dates we are able to deliver them at Bethany. Please see the article in the newsletter for ideas for gifts. Please do not wrap the gifts in wrapping paper, the only thing to wrap them in should be tissue paper.
Christmas Eve Services
	This year for Christmas Eve we will have only two services. The 10 PM Service, which was previously announced we would be holding, is being canceled. Due to having worship earlier in the day for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The First Service will be at 3:00 PM at Salem UCC, with Trio Jolie starting at 2:40 with a Christmas recital, they will also be playing for the service as well. Readings, carols, candles and Communion will be celebrated as part of this service. The Second service begins at 7:30 PM at Christ ELCA, the Bell Choir will be playing at this service for your enjoyment. Readings, carols, candles and Communion will be celebrated as part of this service.
Sunday After Christmas
	Sunday, December 31st, we will Ring in the new year with worship at 10:15 AM at Salem UCC. The service will include Holy Communion.