MATTAPOISETT –  Kick off the Advent season with the Mattapoisett Congregational Church as they host a schedule of special events.

Services will begin with a Hanging of the Greens service on Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. Members present symbols of Advent such as a wreath and poinsettia onto the altar.

The Holiday Fair will be held on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Reynard Hall with baked goods, handmade craft items including knitted hats and sweaters as well as handcrafted jewelry and other Christmas décor.

The White Gifts Pageant which celebrates the birth of Jesus will be held during worship on Sunday, Dec. 11 and begin at 10 a.m. with a donation of gift cards collected for needy families in our area.

A beautiful Christmas Cantata by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church choir and performers from Seaglass Theater will be held on Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.

Every Sunday in Advent will be celebrated with lighting of the Advent candle with a culmination of all the candles being lit on Christmas Eve.

The Christmas Eve Family Service will be held at 5 p.m. and a Candlelight Service with a performance by the Harper and the Minstrel will be held at 10 p.m.

Christmas Day, December 25, will be celebrated at the church with a “Carol Fest” at 10 a.m.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the Advent season at Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Visit their website at mattapoisettcongregationalchurch.org for more information.