at Old Whalers' Church

Sunday, December 1                First Sunday in Advent - Communion - Lighting of the First Advent Candle

Saturday, December 7             Church Decorating - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 8               Second Sunday in Advent - Lighting of the Second Advent Candle

Tuesday, December 10            Sag Harbor Community Band/ Sweet Adelines Holiday Concert - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 14           Carol Sing & Christmas Story Reading, "Christmas Catcophany" - 1:00 p.m

Sunday, December 15              Third Sunday in Advent - Lighting of the Third Advent Candle

                                                -   Christmas Luncheon and Party following worship

Sunday, December 22              Fourth Sunday in Advent - Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle

                                                -    Special Sunday School Program at 9:00 a.m.

                                                      featuring doughnuts, juice, and the Christmas video,

                                                  "Christmas Lost and Found - A Davey & Goliath Christmas Special"

Tuesday, December 24            Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 5:00 p.m.  and 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 29             Service of Christmas Readings & Carols - 10:00 a.m.   

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Tuesday, December 10 - 7:30 p.m. A Sag Harbor tradition continues this year! All are invited to attend the annual Sag Harbor Community Band and Sweet Adelines Holiday Concert at The Old Whaler’s Church. Under the direction of David Brandenburg, the Sag Harbor Community Band is one of the finest community bands in our area.  Their music, along with the harmonic melodies of the Sweet Adelines  will certainly warm your heart and stir your soul and will be a special part of your Christmas celebration. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be received for the Building Maintenance Fund at Old Whaler’s Church.

 EAST END CHEFS SERIES - Wednesday, December 11 - 6:30 p.m. - This month the East End Chefs is series is please to welcome back the Red Horse Market, located on Montauk Highway in East Hampton. We will be treated to a wide variety of their delicious homemade pizzas. Come and learn how to make these pizzas yourself, at your home. Bill Bertha will be doing a variety of his delicious pastires and as a special treat, he will demonstrate how to build and put together a beautiful Gingerbread House for the holiday. Come and put your name in a box and you may be the proud winner of the gingerbread house. Bill will have more surprises for us at this program. The price is $20.00, payable at the door. Wine and water will be available for purchase during the evening.

ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND PARTY - Sunday, December 15  - will include some special Christmas treats for all ages! During worship, the Sunday School children will share a special song with the congregation. After they sing, the children will be excused to make a Christmas craft during the remainder of the service.  After worship, everyone is invited to stay for a pizza lunch in the social hall. During lunch, we will sing a few carols and wait for the annual appearance of the “Jolly Old Elf” from the North Pole. This will be a special event for everyone so please put the date on your calendars now.

SPECIAL SUNNDAY SCHOOL CLASS - Sunday, December 22 - 9:00 a.m. - Children of all ages are invited to join us for a special Sunday School class. We’ll gather in the chapel to sing a few carols, have juice and doughnuts, and watch the Davey and Goliath Holiday special: “Christmas Lost and Christmas Found.”  Hope to see you there!

Have you noticed a major improvement in the sanctuary? Over the past few weeks, all of the pew doors and panels on the center aisle have been repaired, sanded, primed, painted and re-installed. This much needed work was made possible by money donated to the Building Maintenance Fund. The Session allocated funds to begin the project. The center aisle is now complete. In order for the project to continue, we are seeking donation from members and friends.   Any special donations toward the completion of this project would be greatly appreciated. Simply earmark your check or donation "Pew Project" and place it in the offering tray or mail to the church office.

Those interested in singing in the choir should speak with Dominick Abbate, choir director and anyone wishing to ring with the bell choir should speak to director David Cummings.