UPCOMING EVENTS 

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YOUTH CREATION CARE PROJECT
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - 10:00 AM

All Youth (grades 6–12) are invited to join us out at the North Hempstead Beach Park on Saturday morning, November 7th at 10 AM. We’ll meet in the parking lot at 10 AM. Bring some work gloves if you have them. Rev. Burgess will bring large trash bags and extra gloves. We’ll walk our way down the beach and then back on the boardwalk area. We’ll pick up any trash we see and enjoy being outside for a clean-up project before it starts to turn too cold out. Let Rev. Burgess know if your youth would like to join us!

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PET BLESSING SERVICE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 - 12:00 PM

Join us on Sunday, November 8th, at 12:00 PM for our annual Blessing of the Pets! Bring your beloved pets of any kind to the front portico and patio to receive a special blessing. If your pet can’t make it to church, bring a photo and we’ll include them, too! All creatures, great and small, are welcome as we celebrate the joy and love our animal companions bring to our lives.

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MEN’S BREAKFAST
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - 9:00 AM

All men are invited to our monthly breakfast gatherings at the Landmark Diner. Let Rev. Only know if you plan to attend.

 

CAMPFIRE AND CHILI NIGHT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - 6:00 PM

Join our church family for a fun evening around the campfire! We’ll meet outside in the outdoor courtyard on Friday, November 13th at 6pm. Bring your best dish of chili, along with all the fixings to share. We’ll provide hotdogs and smores. Bring a camping chair for comfortable seating. We’ll have the Parish Hall available for kids and teens who would like to play games. This is an all–church event and we hope that folks of all ages will join us for some fun around the fire! Please RSVP to Rev. Burgess or Rev. Only by Wednesday, November 11th.

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WOMEN AT THE WELL

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - 11:30 AM

Join us for Women at the Well on Sunday, November 15th, at 11:30 AM in the North Lounge! Women of all ages are invited to gather for a meaningful time of fellowship, reflection, and inspiration. Together, we’ll watch a special Super Soul Sunday episode, “The Life Lessons Maya Angelou Taught Oprah,” exploring the timeless wisdom of Maya Angelou and the powerful lessons she shared about love, courage, faith, resilience, and living with purpose. Come be encouraged by these inspiring insights, connect with other women, and enjoy a welcoming space to share and grow together in faith and friendship. All women are welcome!​

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YOUTH HOMEWORK HELP AT ADVENTURES IN LEARNING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - 3:45 PM

On Wednesday, November 18th, all youth (Grades 6–12) are invited to go over to AIL in Manhasset and help kids with homework. We typically arrive at AIL around 3:45PM. The afternoon typically wraps up around 5:30PM. The staff and volunteers are always grateful for the extra help for the afternoon. Let Rev. Burgess know if your youth would like to join us by Tuesday, November 17th. Rev. Burgess is happy to take kids who need a ride, or we can meet up there. The address is 65 High Street in Manhasset.

 

TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 — 10:00 AM

As in years past, we will once again follow an order of service adapted from 17th and 18th century Congregational services. Prepare ye the way for the Stalwart Song Leader!

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FAMILY SUNDAY & THANKSGIVING SUNDAY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - 10:00 AM

Sunday, November 22nd will be Family Sunday and Thanksgiving Sunday. Our youth will serve as ushers and readers. Our youth and kids bell choir will perform and potentially our children’s choir! There will be a special message for the children on the chancel steps as we prepare for the season of thanks. Thanksgiving Sunday is always a meaningful day in the life of church. Invite your friends and family to join us! Rev. Burgess needs youth to help serve as ushers and greeters as well as a volunteer to read scripture for the morning. Please let Rev. Burgess know if your youth would like to help us out for the morning.

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WOMEN AT THE WELL
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - 11:30 AM

Join us for Women at the Well on Sunday, November 22nd, at 11:30 AM in the North Lounge. We’ll watch a short YouTube video, “8 Ways to Feel Grateful, Even If Everything Is Falling Apart,” by Jay Shetty, a bestselling author, motivational speaker, podcast host, and former monk who shares practical wisdom for navigating life’s challenges. Together, we’ll explore how to cultivate gratitude even during difficult seasons, find joy in life’s small blessings, and hold on to hope when things don’t go as planned. Come for inspiration, fellowship, and meaningful conversation as we discover how gratitude can strengthen our spirits and bring us closer together. Women of all ages are welcome!

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2ND ANNUAL MANHASSET/PORT WASHINGTON

INTERFAITH COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 - 4:00 PM

Make plans to attend our second ever Manhasset/Port Washington Community Thanksgiving Service scheduled for 4 PM on Sunday, November 22, at 4 PM at The Reconstructionist Synagogue (1001 Plandome Rd., Manhasset). The service is sponsored by the Manhasset/Port Washington Interfaith Clergy Association.    

 

ADVENT COMMUNION SERVICE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - 10:00 AM

As is our tradition, we will begin the Advent season with a Communion Service scheduled for 10 AM on Sunday, November 29.

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YOUTH CHRISTMAS TREE, ROPING, & WREATH  SALE 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 - 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 - 11:00 AM-2:00 PM

​It’s never too early to mark your calendars for the annual Youth Tree Sale!  Our trees will be delivered on Thursday, December 3rd. The sale will take place December 5th and 6th. Friday, December 4th, youth will meet at the church at 7pm to set up for the sale. On Saturday, the sale will run from 9am–4pm and on Sunday from 11AM–2PM. Along with our beautiful trees, we will be selling hot chocolate, wreaths and roping. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we hope to get the word out to our community. Please make plans to stop by and purchase your tree from us or stop by to say hello and donate a tree to a family in need.

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FOOD COLLECTION FOR THE INN
NOVEMBER 1-23

This November, our youth group is partnering with the Nursery School Families to host a food drive for the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network.) The food drive will run every day until November 23rd. There will be bins at the Nursery School entrance, in the Chapel Narthex, and in the area outside of the Parish Hall along with a flyer noting specific food items in high demand. Bring your food donations anytime between now and the 23rd. The food will be delivered to the INN on Tuesday, November 24th.

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WINTER COAT & SOCK DRIVE FOR NORTH SHORE SOUP KITCHEN
NOVEMBER 1 - DECEMBER 31

​The Missions and Outreach Board is collecting winter coats (new or gently used) and socks (preferably men’s). Collection barrels will be in the church narthex and the Parish Hall. Please donate only WINTER coats (no jackets or other clothing) and only NEW store-bought socks.​​