Lifeway will hold special Christmas worship service
Lifeway Baptist Church will hold a candlelight service at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, and will celebrate Christs birthday at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25. No Sunday school or evening service will be conducted that day. Lifeway Baptist Church is at 601 N. Dolores Road, Cortez.
Everyone is welcome to join us in this celebration.
For more information, contact the church office at 564-1239.
Center of Light will offer Advent Services, Christmas Eve Mass
On Christmas Eve, celebrate a special midnight service at 11:15 p.m. at the Sophia Peace Center to welcome the coming of the light into the world. The Center is at 19581 County Road 31, Dolores.
As the outer world gets darker during winter, the inner spiritual world becomes brighter. Join us as we journey inside, preparing our bodies, minds and souls for the birth of the Christ within. Experience Advent readings every day leading up to Christmas and come to understand the mystical interpretation of the Christmas story. Learn how each character represents a part of you, and discover how each plays a special role in Jesus birth.
To RSVP or to find out more information, contact Rev. Meira Leonard at 882-2123 or RevMeira@CentersOfLight.org.
Anglican Church will hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
The Anglican Church of St. Philip the Evangelist will have a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service beginning at 6 p.m. The service will include scripture readings, carols, prayer, a message and Holy Communion. On Christmas Day, there will be only one service at 10:45 a.m. worship hour. Please join us for these two worshipful and encouraging services at the church, 700 S. Market St., Cortez.
For information, call the church office at 565-1555 or 565-8665.
Methodist Church to offer two Christmas Eve services
The First United Methodist Church of Cortez will offer two Christmas Eve Services. The first, at 5:30 p.m. is primarily a childrens service, and well have our traditional candlelight service at 7 p.m. at 515 N. Park St.
Please come join us as we celebrate the birth of our savior.
For more information call 565-3002.
Blue Christmas service will offer fellowship for the sad or lonely
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North St., will offer a Blue Christmas service at 4 p.m. Christmas Day.
Christmas is not a joyous time of year for many people. When folks have experienced the death of a loved one, loss of their health or financial security, watched those they love struggle with these or many other difficult situations, or is dealing with pure out-and-out loneliness, it can be hard to join in Christmas merriment. A Blue Christmas service is a way for those folks to gather, acknowledge their pain and loss, and at the same time, engage with the Christmas story.
For more information, contact Leigh Waggoner at St. Barnabas at 565-7865.
Arriola Bible Church announces Cantata, Christmas Services
On Christmas Eve, there will be a 6 p.m. candlelight service at Arriola Bible Church. On Christmas morning at 10:30, they will have a service Celebrating the Birth, Worshiping the King. There will be no Sunday school on Christmas morning. Arriola Bible Church is at 15998 County Road 22 (intersection of U.S. Highway 491 and County Road 22).
For more information, call 882-4047.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will present live Nativity scene
The community is invited to view an outdoor live Nativity featuring real animals each night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21 through Saturday, Dec. 24, at 1700 East Empire.
Visitors are welcome to come and mingle at the scene to honor the birth of our Lord and Savior. There will be sheep and calves, and most likely, a burro. The nativity is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.
For more information, call 739-3481.
St. Barnabas will offer traditional Christmas Eucharist services
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will offer a traditional festive Christmas Eucharist at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24, with childcare available; and a regular Sunday Eucharist with Christmas music at 9 a.m. on Christmas Day. At 4 p.m. the Blue Christmas Service, a Eucharist for those that find Christmas a difficult time due to grief or loss, will be held. The Episcopal Church is at 110 W. North St.,
For more information, contact Leigh Waggoner at St. Barnabas at 565-7865.