‘Tis the season! With December here, we’re collecting a list of Christmas festivities, concerts and activities throughout Maryland. Please contact us if you have an event to be added. If you are looking to attend an Advent or Christmas service, please contact your local church for dates, times and more information. We wish everyone a joyous Christmas season!
Tuesday, December 3
50th Annual Advent Service
The Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air will host a representative from FPC’s shelter for homeless families, the Shreffler House Ministry, who will speak at 11 am. A freewill offering will be received and a potluck luncheon will follow the service. Bring a dish to share.
Friday, December 6
Christmas through Song
Members of Chestnut Grove Music Ministry present a program of sacred and contemporary music of the season and family fellowship. Free and all are invited. Very kid-friendly. Come for the pitch-in dinner before (6:30 PM), bringing any dessert or side dish. Concert times are 7:15 – 8:45 pm at 701 Sweet Air Rd, in Phoenix. Facebook event
Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7
O Holy Night: An Evening of Lessons and Carols
This combined concert in the sanctuary at 7 pm will include the choirs from St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, Severna Park Methodist Church, and Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church. The concert will also include a full orchestra, handbells, guest soloists, guest instrumentalists, and our amazing Children’s Choirs. Come celebrate Christ’s Birth through this beautiful evening of lessons and carols! Reserve your free ticket
Saturday, December 7
Christmas Craft Fair
Please join Perry Hall Presbyterian Church (8848 Belair Rd.) for some Christmas shopping from 9 am to 2 pm. Local vendors and craftspeople will be on hand to feature their creations and there will be baked goods. Facebook event
Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
Tenth Annual Alternative Gift Fair
First Presbyterian Church of Howard County is offering a wide array of fair trade gifts from around the world, including handmade jewelry, scarves, ornaments, foods, and home decor. A dozen charities will be featured as well as a Children’s Corner. On Saturday, the Presbyterian Women Organization will be selling baked goods. Facebook event
Sunday, December 8
Alternative Gift Market
Towson Presbyterian Church (400 W. Chesapeake Ave.) hosts the Alternative Gift Market again this December with gifts for that hard to shop for person! You can support many mission groups while checking off that list, knowing the gifts you purchase not only bless the receiver, but those who made the gifts as well. 9 am – 12 pm. Facebook event
An Advent of Giving
Faith Presbyterian Church (5400 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore) hosts a festive lunch. and offers hand-made gifts and cards, nuts and alternative gifts from Heifer Project. Join in activities for kids of all ages.
Alternative Gift Market
Find great holiday gifts while supporting good causes at Second Presbyterian Church’s (4200 St. Paul St.) annual Alternative Gift Market. All proceeds support Second’s mission outreach efforts. 11 am – 2 pm. Facebook event
A Tiffany Series Holiday Concert
Organist Michael Britt performs popular holiday music and singalongs for people of all ages at Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, in the Bolton Hill section of Baltimore. Tickets are $20 (Students and children get free admission) and are available online and at the door
Free Holiday Concert
Towson Presbyterian Church (400 W. Chesapeake Ave.) hosts performances of holiday classics and a variety of other choral favorites, featuring the Towson Encore Chorale and the Columbia Encore Chorale. 4 pm. More information: (301) 261-5747 or visit www.encorecreativity.org
Sounds of the Season
Grove Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen, MD hosts a 5 pm performance. The program will feature the Upper Chesapeake Chorus of the Sweet Adelines and the Christmas Cantata, “Little Drop of Heaven” performed by the Grove Chancel Choir and Friends. The program will be followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments.
Christmas Craft Night
St. Andrews Presbyterian (609 Center Street Mt. Airy) hosts an annual Christmas Craft Night at 6pm. It begins with a potluck dinner followed by time to create some beautiful Christmas crafts! This event is geared for ages 0-100, so all are welcome!
Friday, December 13 and Sunday, December 15
Christmas Concert
Central Presbyterian’s renowned celebration of Christmas will feature the Chancel Choir, Bell Choir, and Orchestra. Suggested Donation: $10 Per Ticket or give what you can. Facebook event
Sunday, December 15
Christmas Party
Maryland Presbyterian (1105 Providence Rd. Towson) welcomes children and adults of all ages at 11:30 am. Sign up to bring your favorite dish or dessert, everyone is invited to come ready to play some Christmas games, and get your photo taken in front of our Christmas tree! Bring your friends, neighbors, anyone you think could use a little extra Christmas cheer. Facebook event
Alternative Gift Market
Towson Presbyterian Church (400 W. Chesapeake Ave.) hosts the Alternative Gift Market again this December with gifts for that hard to shop for person! You can support many mission groups while checking off that list, knowing the gifts you purchase not only bless the receiver, but those who made the gifts as well. 9 am – 12 pm Facebook event
Annual Cookie Walk
Join in the 2019 Catonsville Presbyterian Annual Cookie Walk from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Bring six to seven dozen cookies and donate them to the Cookie Walk. Or just come to the Cookie Walk, in fellowship hall. All proceeds benefit the Santi School Project, which focuses entirely on training teachers to help improve childhood literacy. The SSP designed a training program to give teachers the techniques and resources they need to get their students excited about reading. Facebook event
Children’s Christmas Pageant
First Presbyterian Church of Howard County (9325 Presbyterian Cir. Columbia) presents an adoration through the eyes of children. 10:30 -11:30 am. Facebook event
Ladies Christmas Gathering
Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church in Crofton hosts from 3:00–5:00 pm in Fellowship Hall, for tea, coffee, and tasty treats! All ladies are welcomed! It’s the tradition to bring an unwrapped gift to be given to the female residents living at Sarah’s House—a place of refuge from abuse or homelessness. And don’t forget a $10 wrapped gift to exchange at the party. Don your favorite seasonal outfit; please bake or buy a treat to share; and come together. Facebook event
Christmas Pageant
Come learn more about the true meaning of Christmas through music and drama as our youth and helpers present “The Christmas Story” on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Hosted by Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church in Crofton, at 10:30 am. Facebook event
