Christmas on the Hill
Holiday Bazaar
It’s our annual indoor/outdoor holiday bazaar
Saturday before Thanksgiving
November 21, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Pick up your pre-ordered items -- Shop for unique holiday gifts -- Enjoy a delicious lunch of hearty soups or chili -- Collect your winning bids from the auction --
Pick up your pre-ordered items -- Shop for unique holiday gifts -- Enjoy a delicious lunch of hearty soups or chili -- Collect your winning bids from the auction --
Here’s a preview of what you’ll find on November 21!
OUTSIDE
Fragrant Balsam Wreaths: decorations for your home
Greens: cemetery boxes and handsome table arrangements
INSIDE on the MAIN LEVEL
Jewelry (AKA Aunt Mimi’s Attic Treasures): heirloom and costume pieces and accessories
Country Corner: beautiful handcrafted items and homemade jams and jellies
More greens and plants for the home
Penny Social with gift cards and items from local businesses. Drawing at 1 PM
Silent Auction Checkout: pick up your winning bids
Auction closeouts: great deals on unique items
DOWNSTAIRS
All Things Christmas: like-new holiday decorations
Bake Sale: cookies, pumpkin rolls and assorted treats
Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese by the pound: compliments of Fairview Farms
Carolina’s Corner: clothing and accessories for tweens and teens
Santa’s Toy Chest: new and gently used toys, games and puzzles
Chicken Pie Heaven & Cafe featuring:
Butternut Bisque Soup
Corn Chowder
Hearty Chili
Grilled Hot Dogs
Fresh baked jumbo cookies
A limited number of frozen chicken potpies will be available for sale
Thank you for participating in the Christmas on the Hill Holiday Bazaar.
Your purchase supports ministries in the local community and beyond!
Shopping for a cause: Our partners include TEEG (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group), Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut, Covenant Soup Kitchen of Willimantic, Daily Bread Food Pantry of Putnam, The Trevor Project, as well as hunger and disaster relief through Church World Service.
Silent Auction
November 13-19, 2026
Online Auction with Bidding Owl.com
Help us by donating items this fall!
We are gathering up treasures such as antiques, collectibles, table ware, artwork, and sports equipment. Items can be placed on the table in the rear of Harrison Hall from now until November 8.
You may bring items on Sunday between 9 and 12, or contact the church office at 860-928-7405 to set up a time during the week.
Have furniture or large items? Send a photo to auction@firstchurchwoodstock.org and we can provide pick up service.
Watch for registration and bidding details in early November
Place Your Order by November 15
Order your chicken pot pies, baked goods (including delicious pumpkin rolls!), greens arrangements, cemetery boxes, and wreaths by November 15.
We will have your order ready for pick up on Saturday, November 21.
Plan to spend some time at our holiday fair to shop for unique gifts and stay for lunch.
You may also pay for your pre-orders by check:
Make Check payable to “First Church Woodstock” with COTH in the memo line.
Mail payments to First Congregational Church P.O. Box 147 Woodstock, CT 06281
Chicken pot pies
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Delicious pumpkin rolls!
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Wreaths
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Chicken pot pies ⛄ Delicious pumpkin rolls! ❄️ Wreaths 🎄
Get involved with Christmas on the Hill!
There are lots of ways to help:
❄️ Donate Items
We are collecting items for tables
Attic treasures for our Silent Auction (by November 8)
Jewelry and accessories
Gently used toys, games, and puzzles
Handcrafted items, jams & jellies
Like new holiday decorations
❄️ Help With Baking
Make a batch of cookies or create your favorite holiday treats
Plan a baking session and make pumpkin rolls
❄️ Join A Prep Session In November
Assist with setup on the week of November 15, or
Help with greens arrangements on November 19
Assist with soup prep on November 19 or pot pie assembly on November 20
❄️ Volunteer to Help on Fair Day - Saturday, November 21st.
Check the openings on the kiosk in Harrison Hall, OR
Click the box below to use the sign-up genius