Central Congregational Church In-Person and Online Christmas Fair

Church Christmas Fairs are one of the simple pleasures enjoyed by many during the holiday season. Last year, Central Congregational Church pulled together their resources and created a smaller "cozy" virtual Christmas fair. This year’s advances against the pandemic bring new opportunities for a hybrid Fair format. Aptly named, “It’s a Jolly Good Christmas Fair”, Newburyport’s Central Congregational Church of 14 Titcomb Street will be holding an in-person Christmas Fair on Saturday, December 4th from 9 am to 2 pm. In addition, pre-Fair online shopping is available for purchasing both fresh, hand-decorated wreaths and entries for a basket raffle drawing. The raffle boasts 59 uniquely themed baskets to choose from. The basket raffle drawing can be viewed via a live stream from the church's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/central.church.newburyport/videos immediately following the fair.
 
For the in-person experience, the "It’s a Jolly Good Christmas Fair" being held on December 4th, and will include a Jewelry & Accessories Shop, fresh hand-decorated wreaths in 6 different designs, a Goodies-to-Go Shop with baked goods, homemade candy, a cookie walk and the Church’s famous fish chowder. Plus, the 59 gift baskets can be viewed and raffle tickets purchased that day. To safely enjoy this fun in-person fair masks will be required for all attendees and food will be sold as take-out only. An in-person Fair Preview is planned to coincide with Newburyport's first Invitation Night on Friday, Dec 3rd from 6-8 pm. That night the public is invited to preview and purchase entries for the Basket Raffle and the Jewelry & Accessories Shop will be open for business. This preview can be viewed the evening of December 3rd 7 to 8 pm on Facebook LIVE by going to www.facebook.com/central.church.newburyport/videos.
 
The online Fair shopping experience is available now, from the comfort of your home! Shoppers can view and purchase wreaths at www.cc-decor.com. Online wreath orders and payments will be accepted until 5pm on November 29th. To peruse and purchase tickets for the basket raffle go to www.cc-baskets.com. Raffle tickets can be purchased online until 11 am on Dec 4th. 
 
Central Church views this Christmas Fair as more than just a fundraiser. After almost two years apart, the hope is that all of these activities bring joy and a sense of community to all those who participate and attend.
 
For more information contact the church office at 978-465-0533 or email: info@centralnewburyport.org.