Editor’s note: To have your church’s Christmas schedule listed in the Faith Briefs on Dec. 21, email the information to news@reporter-herald.com by noon Tuesday.
Unitarian Church plans Dec. 24 family service
A Christmas Eve family service will take place at 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E. Fifth St, Loveland.
The service will include carols, cookies, cocoa and camaraderie with the Rev. Laurel ??, Director of Religious Education Amber Lamb, singers and musicians, and fun and fellowship.
Return to simpler times to come together for stories and song, both serious and fun.
Join the congregation in Parker Hall after the service for cocoa and cookies organized by Namaqua’s Fun & Fellowship ministry coordinated by Linda Lyons.
For details, visit publicity@NamaquaUU.org.
Cowboy Church plans Christmas event Dec. 22
God’s Country Cowboy Church will hold a Christmas celebration at 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the church at 5505 W. U.S. 34.
The event will include hayrides, caroling, food, stories and music.
The public is welcome.
For details, call 669-2449 or email wundrus5@q.com.
Zion Lutheran to host Blue Christmas Worship
Blue Christmas Worship will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St., Loveland.
Often people find themselves feeling blue during the Christmas season. This season of joy many times intensifies our sadness and loss as well.
Organizers invite all to come you for the worship service on the longest night of the year.
The worship is put together by a variety of different churches throughout Loveland and will give people a time to acknowledge the sadness that is still there, to reflect, and to give light and hope in the dark places. Everyone, regardless of church background (or lack of) is welcome.
For details, call 667-1836 or visit zionloveland.com.
St. John’s Catholic Church tells Christmas mass times
The Christmas Mass schedule for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church starts with Monday, Dec. 24, Masses at 4 p.m. 6 p.m.; 8 p.m. (in Spanish); and 10 p.m. There will not be a midnight Mass.
On Tuesday, Dec. 25, Masses will be held at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
The church is located at 1730 W. 12th St. in Loveland.
Visit saintjohns.us for additional information.
Church of Hope offers Christmas services
The Lutheran Church of Hope, 2595 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland, will hold special services Dec. 23 and 24.
At 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23, the service will feature the famous “Nine Lessons and Carols.”
At 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, the Christmas Eve candlelight service will take place.
All are welcome.
For details, visit lutheranchurchofhopeaflc.com.
Buckhorn Church to hold Christmas Pageant
The Kids Church Christmas Pageant will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Buckhorn Church, 8762 N. County Road 27, Masonville.
Children participating should arrive by 10 a.m.
The annual Nativity play, with costumes supplied by the church, gives families a chance to make the true meaning of Christmas come alive.
A rehearsal will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, for children age 5 and up. Attendance at the rehearsal is not required to participate in the pageant, but is helpful.
For details, call 667-2308 or visit buckhornpres.org.
Masonville church plans Christmas Eve service
A candlelight Christmas Eve service will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, at the Buckhorn Church, 8762 N. County Road 27, Masonville.
The service will feature carols and an inspirational message emphasizing the true meaning of Christmas, Holy Communion, a re-enactment of Christ’s birth, and the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.”
A cookie reception will follow the service.
For details, call 667-2308 or visit buckhornpres.org.
Faith Calendar
Christmas at Grace, 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, Grace Community Church, 240 Barberry Place, Loveland. With a live nativity with animals and a manger, hayrides with Christmas music, homemade treats, Christmas crafts and a Christmas sleigh photo booth. Hayrides will run continuously from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The community is welcome to attend. Free. Call 593-0473 or visit gracecomm.org.
Christmas at Citipointe, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, and 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Citipointe Church, 5656 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland. Celebrate Jesus with an evening of music and fun for the whole family. Website: eventbrite.com/e/christmas-at-citipointe-tickets-52630061932.
Christmas Cantata: “By Heaven’s Light,” during the 9 a.m. service, Sunday, Dec. 16, First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. The Chancel Choir will offer a worshipful retelling of the Christmas story with the theme of Christ’s light coming into the world. The community is invited to attend. Call 667-1318.
Advent Season Prayer Services, 5-6 p.m. Dec 16, Trinity Lutheran Church, 3333 N. Duffield Ave, Loveland. The community is welcome to come and to pray for those in need, for those who are suffering, and for peace in our communities, nation and world. Call 667-1836 or visit zionloveland.com.
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Deadline for submission is Tuesday at noon before the Friday publication. Email news@reporter-herald.com; mail announcements to Reporter-Herald, P.O. Box 59, Loveland, CO 80539.
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