Meetings

Pownal selectmen will meet Monday, Dec. 29, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall

The Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., at Mallett Hall.

Methodist church Christmas

The North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road, will hold a Christmas service Sunday, Dec. 21, at 9 a.m., featuring the children’s Christmas play. A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

Christmas

at First Parish

First Parish Congregational Church of Pownal, 422 Hallowell Road, will hold a Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 9:30 a.m., and a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 24.

The Rev. John Wentworth will lead the service. ?Following the service there will be a birthday cake for Jesus and refreshments.

Tedd Fish

concert Jan. 4

A Celebrate Hope concert with Tedd Fish will be held Sunday, Jan. 4, at 9 a.m., at North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road. Fish’s music ministry extends over many years as a speaker, pastor and concert artist. Fish is based in Yarmouth.

Thursday service

North Pownal United Methodist Church hosts Prayer, Praise and Worship, with the Rev. Raymond St. Pierre, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.. For more information, contact St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Lay Leader Deb Larrabee, 240-1637.

Food pantry

on Wednesdays

The North Pownal United Methodist Church food Pantry on 851 Lawrence Road is now open every Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The pantry never knows from week to week what it will be getting. If any farmers or others would like to donate to the pantry, contact the Rev. Ray St. Pierre, 837-0682, or Deb Larrabee, 240-1637. The pantry helps those in need and welcomes everyone.

Men’s breakfast

at church

The First Parish Church of Pownal hosts a men’s breakfast the first Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m., open to any men who want to come. The Rev. John Wentworth leads the discussions.

Church services

North Pownal United Methodist Church worship service is Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School for children and adults is at 10:30 am. All are welcome. The Rev. Raymond St. Pierre is pastor. His hours are Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursdays by appointment. The church phone is 688-4938. For more information, call St. Pierre at 837-0682. The church’s website, www.northpownalumc.org, also has an email link for the pastor.

• The First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9, worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is 11 a.m.-noon. Bible Study meets at the church on Tuesday at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Rev. John Wentworth, 688-4846, or email jwent16@hotmail.com.