Cookie Walk going on today
GREENFIELD — The annual Cookie Walk begins at 10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 16) at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St. Buy treats from a selection of homemade cookies, candies and breads. Proceeds benefit mission projects.
Information: bradleyumc.org/event-calendar
Bible read-aloud to feature Gospel of Mark
CUMBERLAND — The monthly community Bible read-aloud series continues at Heather Hills Baptist Church with the Gospel of Mark.
Readings will take place at noon Monday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Past Bible read-alouds have typically lasted about an hour. It takes one hour, 23 minutes, to read through Mark in one sitting, but the group read the first part of the book in November.
Church leaders say anyone is welcome to come join in the reading, or simply listen. The church is located at 1421 N. German Church Road, Indianapolis.
Information: heatherhills.org, 317-894-7474
Children to present program
GREENFIELD — A children’s Christmas program is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, 200 W. McKenzie Road. Advent Evening Prayer will also be taking place that evening.
Information: faithgreenfield.org
Presbyterian Women selling cookbooks
McCORDSVILLE — The Presbyterian Women of Christ Presbyterian Church are selling cookbooks.
Each book is $5. Books are available at the church, 7879 N. Carroll Road, McCordsville. Learn more by emailing [email protected].
Free dinner is Thursday
CUMBERLAND — St. John United Church of Christ will serve a free community meal from 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 21. The church is located at 11910 E. Prospect St. Everyone is welcome.
Information: 317-894-7958, www.stjucc.com
Choirs present cantatas Sunday
Two local choirs will perform Christmas cantatas Sunday.
-The Chancel Choir will present “Rhapsody in Bluegrass” at 9:45 a.m. at Bradley United Methodist Church, 210 W. Main St. This cantata by Joseph Martin is “based on American folk songs, spirituals, bluegrass-styled carols and original gospel songs,” according to the church website.
Information: bradleyumc.org/event-calendar
-McCordsville United Methodist Church’s choir will perform “How Great Our Joy” at 6:30 p.m. at McCordsville United Methodist Church, 6247 W. Broadway, McCordsville.
Information: mccordsvilleumc.org
Cue the plaid PJs
MT. COMFORT — A Christmas Pajama Party runs from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Comfort Church’s Mt. Comfort Campus, 3179 N. County Road 600W, Greenfield. Features breakfast for dinner, balloon artists, holiday crafts, the Christmas story, cookie decorating and more.
Information: mtcomfortchurch.com
Gospel groups to perform
GREENFIELD — A gospel sing feature The Jones Family and The Rochesters begins at 6 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church, 1610 S. State St., Greenfield.
Information: bethelbcg.org
Services offer support amid heartache, struggle
Several churches offer support groups or services to help people experiencing loss to navigate the holiday season. These services are open to the community. Two such services are still coming up:
–Blue Christmas Worship, 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cross of Grace Lutheran Church, 3519 S. County Road 600W, New Palestine. Those who go are also invited to a meal at 6 p.m.
Information: 317-861-0977; crossofgrace.org/events (scroll down to Dec. 20 Blue Christmas Worship)
–The Longest Night, 7 p.m. Thursday at Mt. Comfort Church’s Mt. Comfort campus, 3179 N. County Road 600W.
Information: 317-894-8965, mtcomfortchurch.com/christmas-at-mcc
