| Peru Community Church Weekly Announcements |
Rev. Phil Richards, Lead Pastor
Rev. Leigh McCaffrey, Assoc. Pastor for Growth |
Welcome to Worshipwith Rev. Leigh McCaffrey |
Sunday - December 14, 2025
9 a.m. - Worship Service ~ In-person and via Zoom
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Join Us This Sunday Friends,
This week we invite you to worship on December 14th at 9:00 am!
This is JOY Sunday, a foretaste of the coming kin-dom of the Christ Child. The color for this week is a little surprising – pink!
We will be talking about the surprising ways that God shows up for humanity, historically and this very week. Bring a friend to celebrate with you!
If you need community…
If you need a pause…
If you need to feel grounded again…
If you just want to remember what really matters… There’s a place for you here. All are welcome. Truly.
See You in Church or on Zoom!
Pastor Leigh |
Zoom.us
Meeting ID: 884 4689 4229
Passcode: 579851
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Bulletin content and Hymns are subject to change. |
| Please wear your name tag during worship and coffee hour. |
Meetings - Events - Announcements |
12/14: Third Sunday of Advent - Joy 9 am in Sanctuary & on Zoom 12/14: Coffee Hour in the back room after worship. Come for fellowship. 12/14: Open Table Gathering (Meal, Service, Crafts, for all ages) 5:30 pm in the chapel
12/15: Advent Evening Devotional 6:30 pm on Zoom 12/15: AA 7:30 pm
12/16 & 12/18: RSVP Exercise Class 9:30 am - 10:30 am 12/16: Crafting & Visiting with Valehaven residents 2 pm - 3 pm 12/16: Bell Choir Rehearsal 7 pm
12/17: Knit Wits 1:30 pm
12/20: Blue Christmas Service in the chapel 6:30 pm
Looking Ahead to Christmas!
12/21: Christmas Sweater Sunday 12/24: Family Service at 4:00 pm with candlelight (glow sticks for the kids) Traditional Service at 6:00 pm with candlelight (glow sticks for the kids) 12/25: Have a Blessed, Merry Christmas! Office Closed 12/26: Office Closed |
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Prayer List
Debbie & Howard Bell; Dan Ferris; Denise; Emily Hancock; Darlene Heller; Susanne & Eucky Jones; Bonnie Mahnk; Barb & Roy Perry; Courtney Raymond; Rick; Evelyn Rinella; Anne Stevensen; Jane Way; Alice Winternitz
Please contact the office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Thank you! |
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Donations for Peru JCEO this month. |
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🕯️ “Advent Evening Devotional: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love” 🕯️ This Advent, we’re gathering online to wait together in the light. Join us on Zoom for a peaceful, candlelit Advent Evening Devotional — a time of Scripture, reflection, prayer, and music centered on the sacred themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. You don’t need to leave home — just light a candle, settle in with a cup of tea, and open your heart to the quiet wonder of the season. Each week we’ll share: - Scripture readings that tell the story of waiting and promise
- Reflections and poetry to stir the spirit
- Questions for quiet contemplation or group conversation
- Prayer and song to center our hearts in Christ’s coming
Come as you are — bring your hopes, your weariness, and your wonder. Together, we’ll light candles across many homes and hearts, remembering that Christ’s light still shines wherever love is needed most.
📅 Date/Time: Mondays in Advent at 6:30 p.m. – December 1, December 8, December 15, and December 22 🕯️ Theme: Hope • Peace • Joy • Love
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:5 |
Celebration Wreaths
This Advent and Christmas we are bringing back a favorite tradition with a different spin. "Celebration Wreaths" will allow you to place names of loved ones, in memory or in honor, on tags on the wreaths in the sanctuary. These wreaths will be hung in the windows and on the inside doors on either side of the altar. There are envelopes marked "Celebration Wreaths" in the windows where you can list the names on the envelope and place your donation in the plate. Suggested donation is still $1 per name. The last day to submit names will be Sunday, December 21st. |
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In the Peru Community Church Fellowship Hall Chapel 13 Elm Street, Peru, NY |
Christmas Sweater Sunday Invitation December 21st – 9:00 am Worship |
You’re invited to bring a little extra joy and color to worship! Sunday, the 21st is Christmas Sweater Sunday at Peru Community Church—whether you wear a cozy classic, a silly reindeer, or your most gloriously “ugly” sweater, come as you are and join the fun.
We’ll celebrate the season with warmth, laughter, and community as we gather for 9:00 am worship.
Wear your favorite sweater, bring a friend, and help us fill the sanctuary with holiday cheer.
All are welcome—sweaters optional, joy encouraged! |
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Keeseville-Peru Ecumenical Choir 58th Annual Christmas Concert
Jeanette Woodruff ~ Conductor Steve Collier ~ Accompanist Steve Woodruff ~ Organist Two concerts Saturday, December 20 at 7:30pm - St. John’s the Baptist Church, Keeseville and Sunday, December 21 at 7:30pm - St. Augustine’s Church, Peru Free admission |
Are you interested in meeting with one or both of our pastors?
They invite you to reach out to them by phone call, text, or email. Their contact information is listed below. |
Mooers UMC 8 am; Three Steeples UMC 9 am; Peru Community Church 9 am; Plattsburgh UMC 10:15 am; Saranac UMC 11:15 am |
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