Featured Churches & Christmas Events
Christchurch
8800 Vaughn Road
Candlelit Service of Lessons and Carols featuring Madrigal Voices of Montgomery Brassworks and conductor Thomas Hinds, December 2
Christmas Eve Pageant, December 24 at 4 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24 at 8 p.m.
www.christchurchxp.net
Dalraida UMC Christmas
3817 Atlanta Highway
Christmas Cantata, December 19, 11 a.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight, December 24, 5:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve “Watch Night” Service, December 31, 5:30 p.m.
www.dalraidaumc.com
First Baptist Church (Montgomery)
305 South Perry Street
“Unto Us”, December 9 and 10: 7 PM, December 11 and 12: 4 PM
Come experience the splendor of Christmas in historic Stakely Sanctuary as the FBC choir and orchestra present, Unto Us, a musical presentation that celebrates the birth of Jesus and the hope He brings.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24 , TBA
First Baptist Church (Prattville)
138 South Washington St.
Christmas Eve Service, Friday, December 24, 3 pm and 5 pm
www.fbcprattville.org.
First Presbyterian Church (Prattville)
220 South Chestnut Street, Prattville
Lessons and Carols Service, December 12 at 10:30 am
Candlelight Communion Service, December 24 at 5 pm
Frazer United Methodist Church
6000 Atlanta Highway
Glorious Carols of Christmas, December 5 at 4 p.m.
Blue Christmas Worship, December 19 at 4 p.m.
“Candlelight Worship” , Thursday, December 23 at 6 p.m. (Contemporary) or Friday, December 24 at 4 p.m. (Traditional) and 6 p.m. for Contemporary.
www.frazer.church
Gateway Baptist Church
3300 Bell Road
Candlelight Service and Communion, Friday, December 24, 5 p.m.
www.gatewaybaptist.com
Heritage Baptist Church
1849 Perry Hill Rd
There is a King Christmas Musical, December 11 and 12, 6 pm
Christmas Eve Service, December 24 at 5 pm.
www.hbcm.net
Montgomery Churches
Aldersgate UMC
6610 Vaughn Road
Christmas Carol Service, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary and online at Aldersgateumc.org.
Christmas Eve Carols, Communion and Candlelight, Friday, December 24, 4 and 6 p.m.
Eastern Hills Baptist Church
3604 Pleasant Ridge Road
“Christmas Hope” Christmas Music Program featuring our Children’s Choir, Student Choir, Song Drama, Adult Choir, and Guest Orchestra. Free Admission. Childcare provided birth through 5 years, December 5, 4 p.m.
Christmas Candlelight Service. All ages will attend this service which includes a special story time for children, December 24, 5 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
2416 West Cloverdale Park
Gift Hope, December 4th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Gift Hope invites the community to find a richer meaning for giving this holiday season by doing their “shopping” to help fund specific needs of those served by River Region area non-profit organizations. Fumcmontgomery.org/gifthope
Christmas Eve Services, Friday, December 24. Details and location TBD
His Vessel Ministries
300 Water Street
Seat at the Table Open House, December 14, 3-6 p.m.
He has prepared a table for you, come find your seat for 2022. Open House will feature discipleship, bible study, and prayer opportunities for 2022. Refreshments served. Live Music. www.hisvessel.org.
Saint James UMC
9045 Vaughn Road
Christmas Tree Lighting, December 5 at 5-7 p.m.
Do you hear what I hear? Yes! It’s Live Christmas music, all kinds of treats, and of course the lighting of the tree to start the season!
Happy Birthday Jesus Party, December 12, 11 a.m.
Children’s Ministry is throwing our annual birthday party for Jesus! Your kids will absolutely love this but families are welcome to attend together!
Traditional Christmas Eve Service, December 24, 12 p.m. If you long to sing in a candlelight service with Christmas hymns in a stain glass sanctuary on Christmas Eve at noon, then this is your service.
Contemporary Christmas Eve Service, December 24, TBA: It’s really just a big celebration! This service contains worship from upbeat to the hope filled somber Christmas songs, a quick Christmas message that includes candle lighting, Silent Night around the pond, and then fireworks! A perfect family event to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Nursery available for 3 and under.
Vaughn Forest Church
8660 Vaughn Road
Christmas Eve Service, December 24; Time TBA
www.vaughnforrest.com
Prattville
Centerpoint Fellowship Church
Marriott Conference Center, 2500 Legends Circle
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, Friday, December 24 at 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Visit www.centeringlives.com for details.
East Memorial Baptist Church
1320 Old Ridge Road
Our Celebration Choir, Orchestra, and Drama Team will present “Behold the Lamb of God,” an East Memorial Christmas Favorite, December 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve Service, Friday, December 24 with times TBA
Visit www.eastmemorial.org for details.
Glynwood Baptist Church
376 McQueen Smith Road N
Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Service Friday, December 24, 5:30 p.m.
Visit www.glynwoodbc.com for details.
Wetumpka
Centerpoint Fellowship Church
9301 US Hwy. 231
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Friday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m.
Visit www.centeringlives.com for details.
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