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The Atkinson Congregational Church in Atkinson, N.H., plans a series of services and events for the Advent and Christmas season.
This Sunday, Nov. 30, marks the first of four services in Advent and will be celebrated at the church at 10:30 a.m. with a commemoration and candle lighting. Children in the Kids Club will take part in Advent-themed projects.
Next Thursday, Dec. 4, the church hosts a children’s craft table at the Atkinson Resort and Country Club’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration. It takes place from 5:30-8 p.m., at the club, 85 Country Club Drive, Atkinson, N.H.
Friday, Dec. 12, is Kid’s Movie Night from 5-8 p.m. Parents may leave their children in good hands while they go Christmas shopping or simply take the night off.
Church musicians perform at a Christmas Concert Saturday, Dec. 13, at 3 p.m. Among the performers will be the Kokopelli Flute Ensemble and the Atkinson Bell Choir. Musicians in the community are invited to join in.
A Blue Christmas—Longest Night service takes place Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. for those who do not find the holiday season joyous. This service will be livestreamed.
Candlelight, holiday music and communion will highlight the annual Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. Rev. Paige Besse-Rankin, interim pastor, will offer an inspirational message. This service will be livestreamed. Connection information is on the church website at AtkinsonCC.com.
Finally, a potluck party will follow the Epiphany Service Sunday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m. This service will be jointly celebrated with members of the Hampstead Congregational Church.
Atkinson Congregational Church, a member of the United Church of Christ, is located at 101 Main St., Atkinson, N.H.