In the Newsletter this Month
Pie Sale & Advent Wreath-Making Workshop
Christmas Craft Fair
Christmas Collection
2026 Cape Cod Crop Hunger Walk- Thank you!
Don’t Forget
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service- Sunday, November 22nd at 2pm at St Peter the Apostle, Provincetown
Join the Advent Study Group beginning December 2nd
Pastor’s Musings
Choosing Gratitude
PIE SALE & ADVENT WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday November 21st is the date for the First Congregational Pie Sale and Advent Wreath making workshop. Proceeds from the pie sale benefit church activities, and the Wreath workshop is an opportunity to make your own Advent wreath (with candles), free. We look forward to seeing you there, starting at 10am!
INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
The Nauset Interfaith Association invites you to attend our 2026 Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on Sunday, November 22nd at 2pm at St. Peter the Apostle, 11 Prince St, Provincetown, MA. Our theme this year is “Our Daily Bread” and together we will share in praise, prayer and reflection from our many member faith traditions. A free will offering to support Lower Cape Outreach Council will be taken. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. We look forward to seeing you there!
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
On Saturday December 5th, starting at 10am, First Congregational will be holding our annual Christmas Fair. Come shop for holiday treasures made with love by church members and local vendors, support local non-profits, stock up on baked goods at our cookie walk, and enjoy delicious treats at our cafe. If you are interested in helping out at the fair, baking cookies, or volunteering at the cafe, please speak to Louise Kemprecos or Pastor Jon.
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
For many years now, First Congregational has held our annual “White Gift” collection to support groups like the Lower Cape Outreach Council. In the years that they have been distributing toys to families during the holiday season, they have adopted their model. Rather than presenting parents with gifts that have already been wrapped, they now provide a “shopping” model, where parents can select toys that their children will cherish and enjoy. Therefore, rather than wrapping our gifts in white tissue paper, we are now asking folks to bring their items to church in a reusable gift bag (if desired). That way, the gift bags can then also be given to the parents to be used in their Christmas celebrations. The final date for our collection will be Sunday December 6th. Below, please find a list of some of the most requested items. Thank you for your generosity, and for helping families in our community celebrate this blessed season.
Fisher Price Little People Playsets
Melissa & Doug Toy Sets
Toddler Activity Center such as Vtech Little CEO
Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max
Play-Doh Playsets such as Super Sizzlin’ Kitchen Playset
NeeDoh
Magna Tiles Construction Sets
Peppa Pig Toys
Barbie STEAM Lab Kits-Crystal Growing, Chemistry, Gemstone Dig, Candy Making Food Science
Barbie Playsets
Toy Pets such as furReal Pets, Little Live Pets or Pets Alive
Hatchimals Bloomables
Super Mario Toys
Pokemon Toys
Lego sets
Hot Wheels Playsets
Sporting equipment-basketballs, soccer balls, footballs
Board games or Puzzles
Jewelry Kits-Beads & Bracelet Kits
Art Supplies-Marker Sets
Craft Kits
Hair Chalk Sets-Temporary, washable
ADVENT STUDY GROUP
Advent is not only the perfect time to read the story of the birth of Jesus; it’s also a great time to dive deeper into the biblical texts that surround the event. In “Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent”, author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy Jill-Levine shows how the Gospel narratives connect to the Old Testament; highlights the role of women in first-century Jewish culture; and emphasizes the importance of Mary’s visitation, the census, the stable, the star of Bethlehem, and the flight to Egypt. This 4-week series will begin on Wednesday, December 2nd at 12:30. Please speak to Pastor Jon or the Church Office, if you are interested in participating.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CROP HUNGER WALK
I want to thank everyone for their support of the Cape Cod CROP Hunger Walk this year. So far we have raised over $21,000 with some funds still to come in. Thanks to everyone that helped at the Farmer’s Market. Our Restaurant Raffle raised over $13,000! Thanks to all the sellers and to Jim Ziobro for helping to set up and take down. Thanks also to the church staff that helped us, including Nellie who typed up our bulletin write ups. And thanks to the Federated Church of Orleans, First Church Sandwich and Dennis Union Church for walking with us and making valuable contributions.
Finally, thank you to the following restaurants that donated gift cards for our raffle. If you have a chance to eat there thank them for there support!
Moby Dick’s (Shout out to Todd and Mignon)
VR’s Bob’s Sub and Cone
Lobster Pot. Pearl
Caroline’s Bookstore
Wicked Oyster Fairway and Hole In One
Fanizzi’s Block and Tackle
Local Break Mac’s Seafood
You can still make a donation by check or on our website.
1. Online go to our website, crophungerwalk.org/capecod, and scroll down to our church team.
2. Use the QR code to get to the website.
3. Donate by making a check out to CWS/Crop Walk and place it in the offering or drop it off at the church office.
