Trinity Church:Christmas Eve (Saturday, Dec. 24): 7:30 p.m. Family Service 8:30-10:30 p.m. Open House between Services 11 p.m. Candlelight Service Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 25) 10 a.m. Worship St. Rose of Lima: Christmas Eve (Saturday, Dec. 24): 4 p.m. For all of the Families of St. Rose of Lima 6 p.m. For all of the Families of St. Rose of Lima Midnight: For all of the Families of St. Rose of Lima Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 25): 10 a.m. For all of the Families of St. Rose of Lima Please note: There is no Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sunday, Dec. 25 or on Monday, Jan. 1, 2012. There …

Church of the Nativity will hosts its annual “Living Nativity” presentation outdoors on Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. This musical dramatization of the Christmas story, featuring live actors and animals, features a petting zoo, carol singing, and a "gentle look at the greatest story ever told." Following the 45 minute presentation, a festive party is held indoors in the parish hall featuring refreshments, a Christmas sing-along, and warm fellowship. "It is is a reinactment of the Birth of Christ with live animals including sheep, ponies, horses and goats," said Carl Kinkel, a member of the …

Trinity Church announced that Trinity Youth Fellowship goes Christmas caroling at local nursing homes on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m., singing at the homes of several elderly church members as well. Hot cocoa and cookies served. Anyone in grades 9-12 is welcome.  Contact Dave Gauthier davepgauthier@hotmail.com Also at Trinity, come to a Messiah Sing in the Sanctuary on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Bring your own score, borrow one to sing, or plan to just sit and listen. Assabet Valley Mastersingers Artistic Director Dr. Robert Eaton will conduct.  St. Rose of Lima is participating in the Holiday…

It's Ladies Night Out on Dec. 6 at the home of one of the members of the congregation at Northborough Church of Christ. The event is also a cookie swap. To find out more visit the Church of Christ page. The Church of Christ is also hosting a night of caroling at a local nursing home on Dec. 11. The Trinity Church holds its Festival of Wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. There's a "family cookoff" at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. All students grades 5 through high school are invited to become altar servers at St. Rose of Lima. Altar servers are …

Trinity Church has got a whole lot of activity going on: The Women's Fellowship is collecting cake mixes for Thanksgiving baskets assembled by Helping Hands of Northborough to provide Thanksgiving dinner to folks in need in our town. Drop off a cake mix in the box located in the hallway under the large bulletin board before Nov. 18. Contact Lorna Helms lornahelms1@verizon.net. The church is also hosting an Interfaith Thanksgiving service on Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. Also, the Outreach Team at Trinity requests donations for the Northborough Food Pantry for their weekly delivery of groceries to the 29 …

Reverend Cynthia Mayback of Trinity Church wanted to let everyone know that Trinity Youth Fellowship meets noon to 2 pm on Sunday, Oct. 30 for lunch at Moe's Southwest Grill in Shrewsbury. Plan to meet at Trinity Church after worship. All kids grades 9-12 are welcome.  Contact Dave Gauthierdavepgauthier@hotmail.com for more information. The Northborough Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosts a bible conference on Nov. 5 at 10 a.m., taking place at the church. Calling all baptized. St. Rose of Lima is having a reunion of all children baptized there over the past five years. All babies, infants, …

St. Bernadette School will be featured on the CatholicTV Network’s television game show, WOW: The CatholicTV Challenge. WOW: The CatholicTV Challenge features three rounds of three third-graders answering host Father Reed's questions about the "WUDABOUT," phrases that have significance in Catholic life. First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church is hosting a night of Zentangle. Zentagle, you say? Well, Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It's become wildly popular, and this $35 class takes place during the afternoon of Nov. 20. Visit the…

On Saturday, Oct. 1, Trinity Church is taking part in a Habitat for Humanity "build day." Contact the church to find out more. Every Wednesday, Trinity Church is also home to the "community meal" at 6 p.m. Though it is hosted at Trinity, different churches of Northborough take turns hosting the meal, which is free to the community but donationsn are accepted. The Northborough Church of Christ offers a plethora of weekly classes. On Sunday afternoons, there is a small group setting for Bible study rather than have an evening worship service. One group, led by John McDonald, meets at 12:30 in …

St. Bernadette Parish and School is holding its nineteenth annual Fall Festival on Friday, Sept. 23, 5-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  All are welcome to this community event, which benefits St. Bernadette Parish and School programs. The event includes kids games, tasty food, bouncy rides, a magic show, themed basket raffle, sweepstakes, craft fair, mega cash, auctions and music are some of the many entertainments offered. This event is made possible through the generosity of St. Bernadette parish and school families and local businesses. Call 508-393-2838 for more info. …

The Northborough Church of Christ contintues to collect items for troops overseas, and there is a box located in the foyer for drop-off. This month, the church collects specifically for Derek Johnson and former member Steve Sigafose. Items should be individually wrapped and should not contain chocolate because of the problems with melting. Toiletries, granola bars, breakfast bars, drink mix, trail mix, etc are greatly appreciated. See this page for more ideas. This year, the Church of Christ also celebrates 50 years and there's a big plan for an anniversary celebration on Labor Day weekend. …

The Seventh Day Adventist Church would like to invite Northborough and surrounding communities to a very special concert at McAfee Park on Saturday, July 23, at 3 p.m. The concert, which will feature gospel music, is being held in the gazebo. It's free.  Rev. Stephen Georgeson is currently leading a study called "Christianity Explored" at Rice Memorial Baptist Church. This seven-week study attempts to answer the question "What's it all about?" and takes place at the church at 9:45 a.m. every Sunday. Join the Young Neighbors in Action team at their Welcome Home Mass at Saint Rose of Lima …

Congratulations to Pastor Misty-Dawn Shelly of First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist of Northborough, who was ordained on Sunday, June 12. This week's Sunday service, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at First Parish Church, features the musical duo Bill and Eli Perras, who are leading a service called "Bearing Responsibility."  Yes, it's the next town over, but a nice event to tell you about. At Chapel of the Cross in Westborough on Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there's a Community Give-Away event. There will be new and gently used clothing for the whole family, as well as new …

At the Trinity Church, Reverend Cynthia Maybeck leads the worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, focusing on her sermon, "Baptize and Teach." All are welcome at Trinity Church. Also, the Trinity Church announces a vacation bible school called "Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid," taking place at the church from June 27-30, 9 a.m. to noon for kids four and older.  At this bible school, kids "step back in time at Hometown Nazareth, exploring what it was like to live in the town where Jesus grew up. Young children, teens, and adults participate in a memorable Bible-times marketplace, sing …

Sing it like the Heavens: The Northborough Seventh-Day Adventist Church is planning a free gospel concert that will take place at Ellsworth-McAfee Park on Route 135 on July 23 from 3-5 p.m. The entertainment lineup is still being finalized, but "there will be a variety of musicians, singing groups and instrumentalists," according to one of the organizers, Dawn Diprofio.  From the Trinity Church: A vacation bible cchool event called "Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid" will be hosted at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., from June 27-30, 9 a.m. to noon, for children ages 4 and up. "Kids will …

St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northborough Plants Community Garden: On Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m. members of the St. Rose of Lima Parish in Northborough will plant for the fourth year the church’s community garden with all produce being donated to the Northborough Food Pantry.  A variety of plants will be planted in the garden including tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini squash, acorn squash, beans and cucumbers. Volunteers will be divided into Farmers of the Week teams during the summer, and they will be responsible for weeding the garden, harvesting and deliver the vegetables to the Pantry.  …

Meals for those who need one: Every Wednesday at Trinity Church, there is a community dinner served at 6 p.m. for anyone in town who is in need of a good dinner. It's free, but donations are accepted. Each week, a different church in town hosts this meal. Summer bible school: Coming up in July, the Church of Christ hosts a bible vacation week for kids ages 7-12. Click here for more information. Mini mission to Overlook Farm: People ten and older from Church of the Nativity have a chance to take a trip to Overlook Farm in Rutland on Saturday, June 4. Tickets are $16. This program from 9 a.m. …