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CALENDAR LISTINGS FOR Friday, December
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BRATTLEBORO A Silent Christmas Vigil of Loving Kindness: Under a banner that reads, "Holding a Space of Loving Kindness for All Living Beings," we conduct a silent vigil. Our purpose is to serve as a living reminder of the inherent goodness of each of us, as well as our inextricable connection with one another. Join us in extending sentiments of loving kindness to all living beings: family/friends, neighbors/strangers, kindred spirits/adversaries, human/non-human beings, alike. And to ourselves. 4:30-5:30 p.m. (for a few minutes or the full hour) on alternating Weds. and Thurs. Stand, kneel, or sit in a chair you bring (stone benches circle the Fountain). Please mask and observe appropriate distancing. Wells Fountain, south side Windham County District Courthouse, Jct . Putney Rd. & Main St. (Rte 30). For more info and to be on the mailing list for future vigils, contact: Tim Stevenson, bereal@vermontel.net.
BRATTLEBORO St. Michael's Episcopal Safe Christmas Worship (Online and In-Person): Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist. Annual Festival Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Eucharist. Simple service – with Eucharist. Christmas Lessons and Carols. 12/24: 4 p.m. Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist: Vimeo link: https://vimeo.com/event/1613527. 8 p.m. Annual Festival Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with Holy Eucharist. Online: https://vimeo.com/event/1613554. 12/25: 10 a.m. Simple service with Eucharist, in-person only. 12/26: 10:15 a.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols (no Eucharist) in-person and online: link available: stmichaels-vt.org. Everyone over 3 years old attending in-person services must wear masks/practice physical distancing. In-person attendance limited to 80 (half capacity). Seats on first-come, first-served basis. Through Sunday, December 26. Free. St. Michaels Episcopal Church, Putney Rd. and Bradley Ave. Information: 802-254-6048.
NEWFANE Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols: 7 p.m. Due to Covid-19 precautions, we ask everyone who is of the age be vaccinated before attending. Masks, properly worn, required to help ensure the health and safety of all those attending. Newfane Congregational Church, 11 Church St. Information: 802-365-4079; Click to e-mail for more information.
BRATTLEBORO Recovery Families: Join other caregivers for connection and support of your own recovery journey or that of someone you love. Young children welcome. Hosted by Turning Point. 10-11 a.m. on Fridays. Free. Turning Point, 39 Elm St. Information: 802-257-5600.
