The 2026 "Pumpkin Patch" event ended on October 31, and we are pleased to report that with gross sales of around $15,000, the church has netted approximately $7,500 that will be used to fund our Youth Mission trip to Brooklyn (NY) next year! So many people contributed to the great success of this now annual event, including many members of the UCC Norwell congregation that pitched in to help unload the thousands of pumpkins and helped staff the tent during prime selling times. Special thanks go to Nick Crichton, the "Great Pumpkin Poobah" who did the major logistical organizing, maintenance and whose inspiration brought this to life, as well as Eddy Rosado and a few others that put in so much time & energy to ensuring the success of the event.
We look forward to doing it again next year, and encourage any of our high school youth wishing to learn more about entrepreneurship and gaining business and management experience (also a great resume/college application booster), to express their interest in getting more involved in leading the effort in 2027 and beyond.
