If you have wandered by the Mattapoisett Congregational Church on 27 Church Street at night recently, you might have noticed a profusion of lights on its entrance. What is going on?
Pastor Michael Frady, when questioned, explained, “As a Church community, we are intentional about the change of seasons both on our liturgical calendar and for the secular world. The use of different lighting reflects these seasons and celebrations.”
In the past, lights were orange for Halloween, purple during Advent, red and green for Christmas and white on Christmas Eve. Currently, the lights are red to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, and the community can look forward to a festive green for St. Patrick’s Day in March. Pastor Michael said that during the summer, residents will find red, white and green lights to honor Mattapoisett’s nautical heritage.