Northpark Presbyterian Church
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Come all ye faithful
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church
9200 Inwood Road
The church’s annual Family Advent Celebration from noon-3 p.m. on Dec. 4 wouldn’t be complete without make-a-plate and a birthday cake celebration for Jesus. A hot dog lunch will be served to those who register in advance. Visit llumc.org for all the details or to register.
Carols, handbell songs and a children’s chorus are all part of the repertoire of the church’s Sanctuary Choir, Sanctuary Ringers, KIDSing and Lovers Lane Sign Choir’s for Candlelight Carols at 6 p.m. on Dec. 18.
NorthPark Presbyterian Church
9555 North Central Expressway
John Rutter’s “Gloria” reimagines the words the angels sang when Christ’s birth was announced. NorthPark Presbyterian’s Sanctuary Choir performs the classic song written in 1974 as its 2016 Advent musical offering, scheduled at 11 a.m. on Dec. 11. Afterward, the Jolly Ol’ Elf makes an appearance during a holiday lunch. The holiday cheer then continues at 1 p.m. when assisted living facility residents are serenaded with Christmas tunes. Learn more at northparkpres.org.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
5922 Royal Lane
The Blue Christmas Service provides comfort to those coping with loss during the holiday season. The service on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. in the chapel is open to anyone facing grief, sadness or harship. Visit stlukesdallas.org for all the details.
Untraditional traditions
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is so happy about the holidays that they’re celebrating them until Jan. 8. “A Season of Merriment and Melody: Christmas at the White House 2004” revisits the 2004 White House holiday tours, recreating the elaborately decorated 18-foot fir and winter wonderland vignettes depicting popular holiday tunes. Get the details at bushcenter.org.
The Friends of the Northaven Trail’s Light the Trail Party next to 10937 Edgemere Road brings the holidays to our backyard on Dec. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Catered by Urban Crust, the neighborhood party also features a clothing drive for Project Warm Us, which collects warm clothing for the homeless in North Texas. Visit northaventrail.org for all the details.
