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 To submit news of your church or church group’s special events, promotions or speakers, email complete information to coastalreligion@al.com by 4 p.m. Monday a week before the event. The deadline for the Dec. 27 calendar is Dec. 20. A contact name and phone number should be included. Events will be listed online and may also appear in the Living Faith print edition as space is available. 

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18

GOVERNMENT STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 Government St., Mobile, will host a special Wednesday Power Lunch by Manna Bakery from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 18. It will feature duck with trimmings and Christmas stollen for dessert. Reservations are required by Tuesday, Dec. 17. All meals are $8, and dessert is $1. Call for reservations at 251-438-4714.

DAUPHIN WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1507 Dauphin St., Mobile, will hold an Upper Room study for Advent and Christmas entitled the “Uncluttered Heart” at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11 and 18. The study includes daily guided reflections. To sign up, call the church at 251-471-1511 or contact Rev. Kathy Jorgensen at kljorgensen@dauphinwayumc.org or Ginger Ready at gready@dauphinwayumc.org.

DAPHNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2401 Main St., Daphne, will hold a Children’s Christmas Program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. For more information, call 251-626-2287 or visit www.dumc.org.

THURSDAY, DEC. 19

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GULF SHORES, 309 E 21st Ave., Gulf Shores, will present the annual “Sounds of Christmas” choir concert at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19. The concert is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. For more information, call the church at 251-968-0770 or visit the website at gulfshoresfirstpresbyterian.org or on Facebook.

ESCATAWPA BAPTIST CHURCH, 7101 Hwy. 63, Escatawpa, Miss., will have a live nativity from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 19-21.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 28788 N. Main St., Daphne, will hold a Taize Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. It is a contemplative and quiet service with gentle music, scripture readings, silent and spoken prayer, and candlelight. For more information, call 251-626-2421 or email stpauls@stpaulseasternshore.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 20

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, will hold the Come Messiah King Annual Christmas Celebration Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, in the sanctuary. There will be choirs, ensembles, handbells, orchestra and narration.

SATURDAY, DEC. 21

MALBIS MEMORIAL CHURCH, 29300 Alabama 181, Daphne, will host a talk on the Greek Orthodox Church by Makis Foropoulos, a graduate of Patmos Seminary, every other Saturday beginning Dec. 21 and ending March 22, 2014. The talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. No reservation is needed. Everyone is welcome.

FAIRHOPE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, will present the “Grand Winter Solstice Jazz Concert” by Dr. Jazz Normand at 2 p.m. Dec. 21. The concert is the fellowship’s gift to the public. Admission is free. Everyone is invited.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22

SPRING HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 10 Westminster Way, Mobile, will present “Lessons and Carols” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22. The Chancel Choir is under the direction of organist-director Dr. Randall Sheets. It is open to the public. For more information, call Sheets at 251-342-1550 ext. 15 or email rsheets@springhillpresbyterian.org.

ESCATAWPA BAPTIST CHURCH, 7101 Hwy. 63, Escatawpa, Miss., will hold a candlelight service and the Lord’s Supper at 6 p.m. Dec. 22.

DAPHNE BAPTIST CHURCH, 1515 Sixth St., Daphne, will present “Christmas in Candlelight, at 6 p.m. Dec. 22. This will be a live music celebration followed by a reception. For more information, call 251-626-2215.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MOBILE, 806 Government St., Mobile, will hold a candlelight Christmas service at 5 p.m. Dec. 22. The sanctuary choir and other musical guests will present seasonal musical selections. Special Christmas meditation will be given by Dr. Winford Hendrix, transition pastor. Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. Reservations are not required, and there is no admission. A nursery will be available. For more information, call 251-432-6512 or visit www.fbcmobile.com.

GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 Government St., Mobile, will present “Lessons Carols” at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 22. The program will feature members of The Greater Mobile Bay Area Choral Society and the church’s Sanctuary Choir in a massed choir accompanied by a chamber orchestra. The program is open to the public. For more information, contact Terry D. Maddox, director of Music and Fine Arts at 251-434-9325 or email tmaddox@gspcmobile.org.

OBEYING HIS COMMANDMENTS HOLINESS CHURCH, 7216 Sixth St., Mobile, will hold its Annual Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. Dec. 22. The public is invited by Chief Apostle Bishop Gloria W. Stewart and Co-pastor Robert L. Stewart Jr. For more information, call 251-648-8837.

FAIRHOPE UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, will host a poetry reading by award-winning poet P.T. Paul and local published poet Jule Moon, at 11 a.m. Dec. 22. during the regular Sunday morning meeting. For more information, call the Fellowship at 251-929-3207 or visit the website at www.fairhopeuu.org.

TOULMINVILLE-WARREN STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2271 St. Stephens Rd., Mobile, will present “O Come Let Us Adore Him,” a Christmas Extravaganza, at the Saeger Theatre, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. There will be a VIP reception at 5 p.m. For tickets, call 251-478-1504 or 251-643-8664.

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, will hold its Circuit Riders Country Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. There will be a special performance by the Children’s Ministry Puppet Team.

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will present a Christmas Cantata by the Chancel Choir at 10 a.m. Dec. 22. The public is invited. For more information, call the church at 251-973-2285.

BETHEL AME CHURCH, 714 Savannah St., Mobile, will hold “Christmas at Bethel” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22.

DAUPHIN WAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 1507 Dauphin St., Mobile, will hold its annual “Longest Night Worship Service” at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 22 in Adkins Chapel for a time of silence, scripture, reflection and prayers of healing and wholeness. A nursery will be provided.

TUESDAY, DEC. 24

SPRING HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 10 Westminster Way, Mobile, will hold two Christmas Eve worship services with carols and candlelight. The family service will be at 6 p.m., and the Communion service, with Chancel Choir music, will be at 10 p.m. Rev. Buz Wilcoxon will preach at both services. For more information, contact Randall Sheets at 251-342-1550 ext.15 or email rsheets@springhillpresbyterian.org.

DAPHNE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2401 Main St., Daphne, will hold Christmas Eve candlelight services on Tuesday, Dec. 24. There will be a children’s service at 4 p.m. in the Community Life Center, a traditional service at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary and a contemporary service at 7 p.m. in the Community Life Center basement. A nursery will be available for the two later services. For more information, call 251-626-2287 or visit www.dumc.org.

SWIFT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 23208 Swift Church Rd., Foley, will hold a Christmas Eve worship service featuring carols, scripture, the Lord’s Supper and a live nativity at 6 p.m. For more information, call 251-943-8367.

ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHAPEL, 14755 Oak St., Magnolia Springs, will celebrate the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ with Festive Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. A carol service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Rev. Aaron W. Smith is rector. For more information, call 251-965-7452 or visit www.stpaulsms.org.

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will hold a Candlelight Holy Communion on Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. Dress is casual. For more information, contact the church office at 251-973-2285.

MARLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 16135 County Road 9, Summerdale, will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24. Everyone is invited.

CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 Grelot Rd., Mobile, will hold a child-friendly Christmas Eve Communion service at 4 p.m. and regular Communion services at 6 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24. There will be music, scripture reading and Holy Communion.

PROVIDENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 32200 Jimmy Faulkner Dr., Spanish Fort, will hold a candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. The family-friendly service will include a celebration of Holy Communion and Christmas hymns, ending with candle lighting. For more information, call the church at 251-626-2510 or visit the website at www.providencemethodist.org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ORANGE BEACH, Bay Circle and Canal Road, Orange Beach, will hold a Christmas Day Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a free dinner for all who wish to join the congregation for friendship, food and fellowship. For more information, call the church at 251-981-4288.

SUNDAY, DEC. 29

CLOVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, 10050 Hall Rd., Grand Bay, will hold its Fifth Sunday Sing at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 29, featuring “Endless Praise” and others.

THREE RIVERS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 15910 Hwy. 63, Moss Point, Miss., will feature “Tim Lovelace” at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29.

TUESDAY, DEC. 31

BETHEL AME CHURCH, 714 Savannah St., Mobile, will hold “Bethel Boosters Lamplight Theater” at 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Watch Night Services will begin at 11 p.m.

AZALEA BAPTIST CHURCH, 4060 Halls Mill Rd., Mobile, will hold a Watch Night service with guests Crimson City Quartet, Amy Dunnam Lewis McBride. The service will begin at 8 p.m. and last until midnight. For more information, call 251-661-2801.

FRIDAY, JAN. 3

FOLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 901 N. Pine St., Foley, will holds its First Friday of the month Fish Fry from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan 3. The menu will include white fish filets, coleslaw, baked beans, hush puppies, dessert and drinks. Take-out plates are available, plus delivery of three or more plates up to 10 miles. For more information, call 251-943-4393.

SATURDAY, JAN. 4

MALBIS MEMORIAL CHURCH, 29300 Alabama 181, Daphne, will host a talk on the Greek Orthodox Church by Makis Foropoulos, a graduate of Patmos Seminary, every other Saturday beginning Dec. 21 and ending March 22, 2014. The talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. No reservation is needed. Everyone is welcome.

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH, 3150 Newman Rd., Mobile, will hold an event featuring Three-Sixteen Quartet and Ted McDuffie at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4. For information, call 251-633-9791.

SUNDAY, JAN. 5

NEW HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 5343 Fowl River Rd., Theodore, will hold a first Sunday lunch sponsored by the youth group at 11:15 a.m. Jan. 5. The theme will be “What can you do with black-eyed peas?” Recipes will include black-eyed peas as the main ingredient. For more information, contact the church at 251-973-2285.