Religion

December 24, 2015 by Staff Report

Chester Christian Center A/G

11815 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township

440-729-6203

Christmas Eve Candelight

Dec. 24, 6 p.m.

Observe the Christmas season with a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Join to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Christ Presbyterian

12419 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township

440-729-1688

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Dec. 24, 5 p.m.

This service is traditional and family-friendly, with Christmas carols, the Nativity story and opportunities for kids to move around during the service. The noise and squirming of children is welcome in worship. Childcare is provided for 3 years and younger.

COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CHESTERLAND

11984 Caves Road, Chester Township

440-729-7898

Christmas Eve

Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Come celebrate Christ’s birth at this service, which will include a prelude medley of carols, anthems by the Chancel Choir, a Christmas meditation by Rev. Leah Matthews, many favorite, traditional carols and lighting of the candles. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Federated Church

76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls

440-247-6490

Christmas Eve

Dec. 24, 4, 6, 8:30 and 11 p.m.

LITTLE CHURCH IN THE VALE

610 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills

440-729-3356

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

Service will include familiar carols, Bible readings of the birth of Christ and a brief message about the meaning of Jesus’ birth. All are welcome. Come join in and celebrate Christmas together with the Little Church family.

Christmas Day

Dec. 31, 7 p.m.

Enjoy a family friendly time of games and fun. Bring the kids, snacks to share and favorite table games.

MAYFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township

440-729-4006

Christmas Eve

4 p.m. – “Early Evning Christmas Eve” worship for friends and families.

7 p.m. – “Prime-Time Christmas Eve” with lessons, carols and candle lighting.

11 p.m. – “Late Night Christmas Eve” with carols, candle lighting and communion.

A free light fellowship meal will be served in Fellowship Hall from 4-6:30 p.m.

Most Holy Trinity

8549 Mayfield Road, Chester Township

Great Vespers: Dec. 24, 6 p.m.

Christmas Divine Liturgy: Dec. 25, 9 a.m.

New Year’s Great Vespers: Dec. 31, 6 p.m.

PRINCE OF PEACE

9319 Mayfield Road, Chesterland

440-729-3547

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Prince of Peace Church invites the public to join them for its candlelight Christmas Eve service on Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. that will include a special message for kids of all ages, featuring the story “Mary’s Treasure Box” by C.E. Walz, music and candle lighting. Refreshments available.

Riverview Church

13968 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township

440-338-3191

Christmas Eve

Dec. 24, 6 p.m.

Celebrate the Light of the World and how Jesus’ birth changed everything and brings us hope even today.

ST. ANSELM CATHOLIC CHURCH

12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township

440-729-9575

Christmas Eve

Dec. 24, 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m.

Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth. All are welcome. 4 p.m. mass will include

children’s choir in the church and an additional mass in Kelly Hall.

Christmas Day

Dec. 25, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

We join with you and your families in celebrating this Christmas.

ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH

11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township

440-729-1668

Christmas Eve

Dec. 24, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Contemporary at 5 p.m. and liturgical at 7:30 p.m. There will be special Christmas music at both services directed by Praise Team leader Wendy Zimmer-man at the first service, and guided by music director Hildred Tornberg at the second service. Senior Pastor Kenneth Welsh’s messages on Christmas Eve will be “What’s Your Response to Christmas.”

Christmas Day

Dec. 25, 10 a.m.

Pastor Kenneth Welsh will give the message “Fear Not.”