By Gail Prelli
All are welcome to experience Christmas cheer and joy at Sunday worship at Bartlett Congregational on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m., and every Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. The church is fully decorated for Christmas, and carols and joy fill the sanctuary.
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