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Second Congregational Church
Norway church to hold annual Ticket Auction
NORWAY — Members and friends of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, are planning for their annual Ticket Auction on Saturday, Nov. 3. There will be many gift items, collectibles, antiques, Christmas items, baked goods, gift certificates and much more. Viewing starts at 3 p.m., with the auction starting at 4:30. Ticket envelopes will be available in […]
Trunk or Treat and spooky haunted barn coming to Norway
NORWAY — Members and friends of the Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main St. will open the trunks of their cars for a community Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. All are welcome. Afterward, children and youth are invited to tour the spooky Halloween Barn adjacent to […]
Christmastide Community Vocal Choir to begin rehearsals
NORWAY — For those who enjoy Christmas music and love to sing, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” The Christmastide Community Vocal Choir rehearsals begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. Entering its 15th year, Christmastide is a gift of exuberant seasonal concerts to […]
Children invited to register for Community Children's Theater season
NORWAY — Children and youth from second grade and up are invited to register for the sixth season of the Community Children’s Theater. Rehearsals and registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Performers will learn lines, practice songs and choreograph dances at eight rehearsals from […]
Norway pastor to explore Advent themes through movies
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church, UCC, will emphasize the traditional Advent themes of Hope, Love, Joy and Peace during Sundays in December. This year the Rev. Cordelia Strandskov will put a lively and contemporary spin on the themes. She has written a new sermon series using favorite Christmas movies to explore the Advent themes […]
Congregational church members preparing for auction
NORWAY — Members and friends of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, are planning the annual ticket auction on Saturday, Nov. 4. Elaine Emery is coordinating the work crew, which is processing more than 300 items for the auction. There will be a dollar table, vintage apple crates, gift baskets, a handmade quilt, a table made from […]
Bell, Christmastide choirs recruiting
NORWAY — The 2017 English Hand Bell Choir and the Christmastide Choir of the Second Congregational Church are recruiting new members. For the past 18 years, the Christmastide Choir and Bell Choir, composed of church and community members, has presented an exuberant seasonal/sacred concert to a full house. The tradition continues this year. The Christmastide […]
Community children's choir returns for sixth season
NORWAY — Children and youth, ages 7 to 15 are invited to register for the sixth season of the Community Children’s Choir. Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St. Rehearsals will be held from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the church. Performances are scheduled during the […]
Young women’s chorus performing at Norway church
NORWAY — The Second Congregational Church will host the Pihcintu Multinational Children’s Chorus of Portland on Saturday, April 29. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary at 205 Main St. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 3 p.m. There will be a reception following the performance when the audience […]