Second Baptist Church will celebrate the Advent/Christmas Season during Sunday worship services starting on the first Sunday of Advent (December 1) through Christmas Eve. Sunday services begin at 10:00 a.m.
Two Christmas Eve services are scheduled for Tuesday, December 24:
- Christmas Eve Children’s Pageant – 5:00 p.m. This service is led by children and youth and is designed for all ages. ALL children and youth are invited to participate in this service. Please call the church office for more information.
- Candlelight Service – 10:00 p.m. This is a service of carols and readings.
Other events during December include:
- Advent Workshop – Sunday, December 1 – after church service. Make a special ornament for the Jesse Tree. Pizza and birthday cake for Jesus will be served.
- Participate with the Suffield community in Suffield Alight on Friday, December 6, 5-7 p.m. The Common Room will be open for visitors and outdoor activities are planned.
- The Annual Carol Sing at the historic First Baptist Church on Hill Street in Suffield on Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m. The Second Baptist congregation joins with residents of various faith communities to sing and celebrate the Christmas season.
- Third annual Cookie Swap on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. For additional information contact the church office at office@secondbaptistsuffield.org or 860-668-1661.
- Parents Time Out – Saturday, December 14 – noon to 3:00 p.m. Parents get some “me” time and drop off your children (ages 3-12) for a time of pizza, drinks, movie, crafts. $10 per child. For more information call Sue at (860)402-7813.
Don’t miss our Community Christmas Concert! Join us for a special concert on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00 p.m. presented by our choirs and other local musicians. Audience singing of Christmas Carols will be highlighted!
Special services/events in January are the following:
- On Sunday, January 12 we welcome The Hot Cat Jazz Band as they will lead the music during the worship service.
- Join us in our Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 26 at 10:00 am for an informal “Coffee House Worship Service”.
- Pub Theology – January 29, 6:00 pm at Three Figs Restaurant
Let’s discuss topics involving faith, meaning, identity, culture, politics, and more! Come bring your questions and your curiosity and pull up a chair.
Regular scheduled activities include:
- Hosting American Red Cross Blood Drives in Fellowship Hall. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Dates of blood drives are Wednesday, December 4; Monday December 16; and Wednesday, January 15.
- Soup Kitchen Ministry – Serving a meal on the 2nd Saturday of the month for anyone in need at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen at South Congregational Church in Springfield, Mass. – December 14 and January 11.
- Special Needs Fellowship –Monthly outreach program for our friends with cognitive limitations to give them a safe environment for crafts, singing, and fellowship meeting on the 2nd Monday – December 9 and January 13.
Additional information for all service/program opportunities at the church are available on secondbaptistsuffield.org as well as our Facebook and Instagram sites.
The Rev. Justin Cox, Senior Pastor
Church Tel: (860) 668-1661 e-mail: Office@Second BaptistSuffield.org