Handbell choirs to perform
NEW PALESTINE — The 15th annual Handbell Ring and Share takes place at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. County Road 600W, New Palestine. Several local handbell choirs gather to share their holiday special music. Refreshments are part of this event.
Information: 317-861-0977, crossofgrace.org
St. John offers dinner
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CUMBERLAND — St. John United Church of Christ will serve a free community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the church, 11910 E. Prospect St.
Everyone is welcome.
Information: www.stjucc.com, 317-894-7958
Bradley plans Cookie Walk
GREENFIELD — The United Methodist Women will have a Cookie Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St.
Information: bradleyumc.org, 317-462-2662
Christmas Bazaar includes luncheon
McCORDSVILLE — McCordsville United Methodist Church will have a Christmas Bazaar and luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at the church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville.
Information: 317-335-3705; mccordsvilleumc.org
‘Christmas Carol’ takes stage today
An adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” is set for 2 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 14) at Burge Terrace Baptist Church, 9345 Brookville Road, Indianapolis (just west of New Palestine). Information: (317) 862-6109, burgeterrace.org
Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!
NEW PALESTINE — Young people present “A Charlie Brown Christmas” in 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services Sunday at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. County Road 600W, New Palestine.
Information: 317-861-0977, crossofgrace.org
Bradley presents cantata
A Christmas cantata is performed in 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St.
Information: 317-462-2662, bradleyumc.org
Choir program is Sunday
GREENFIELD — The choir presents “Christmas Is Calling” at 9 a.m. Sunday at Park Chapel Christian Church, 1176 E. McKenzie Road.
Information: parkchapel.org, 317-462-4513
Youth perform Sunday
FORTVILLE — The Generations Christmas show starts at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Fortville Nazarene Church, 701 S. Maple St., Fortville.
Information: 317-485-6443, fortvillenazarene.org
Children sing Sunday
CUMBERLAND — Children present a Christmas program at 11 a.m. Sunday at Heather Hills Baptist Church, 1421 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis (Cumberland). Information: 317-894-7474, heatherhills.org
Dinner, carol sing set
MT. COMFORT — Mt. Comfort Church has a Christmas dinner at 5 p.m. Sunday, followed by a carol sing at 5:45 and a concert at 6 p.m. at the church, 3179 N. County Road 600W, Greenfield.
Information: mtcomfortchurch.com, 317-894-8965
McCordsville pllans cantata, party
McCORDSVILLE — The cantata “A Child, a King” is set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday at McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway.
A Christmas party follows in the fellowship hall. Those who go can bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share; they can also bring their children to meet a special guest. Information: 317-335-3705, mccordsvilleumc.org
Blue Christmas services set
-Cross of Grace Lutheran Church’s annual Blue Christmas service takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 3519 S. County Road 600W, New Palestine. A meal beforehand begins at 6 p.m. This worship service is for anyone, but it is especially designed for those who struggle with grief and anxiety around the holidays.
-A Blue Christmas service — a service of remembrance, hope, comfort and inspiration for those who find this season difficult — is set for 7 p.m. Friday in the sanctuary at Mt. Comfort Church, 3179 N. County Road 600W, Greenfield. Information: mtcomfortchurch.com, 317-894-8965
Concert coming to Greenfield Christian
GREENFIELD — A Christmas concert and carol singalong take place at 7 p.m. Friday under the direction of Dr. R. Ryan Endris, director of music, at Greenfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 23 N. East St. The church’s Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir will perform music of the Christmas season. The concert will also include a number of beloved Christmas carols for the audience to join in singing, as well as instrumental music performed by members of the congregation. A cookies and punch reception follows. Concertgoers of all ages are welcome, and the concert is open to the public and free of charge. (A freewill offering will be accepted from those who wish to support the church’s ministries).
Information: 317-462-6348 or greenfieldchristian.org
Shirley Friends plans candlelight
SHIRLEY — A candlelight Christmas service is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 22 at Shirley Friends Church at the south end of Main Street.
