Community invited to Christmas Village in Wheaton Dec. 15

Wheaton, IL- For those who missed Giving Tuesday or are looking for a way to give a meaningful gift to someone in need, Christmas Village is coming Sunday, Dec. 15 from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, located at 935 W. Union St. in Wheaton.

The event is open to all and brings an international flair to Christmas shopping, complete with decorations and live musical performances from around the world. The gift catalog presents a variety of gift ideas suitable for families, community groups, children, or individuals to purchase that will bring joy and lasting benefits to people in need internationally and in the Wheaton area.

Examples of gifts include bundles of wood for widows in Afghanistan, literacy classes for women escaping human trafficking, and a goat to supply a family with milk and a means of income.

In addition to Christmas Village, Church of the Resurrection will present its annual Christmas Festival on December 15, at 5:00 p.m. at the Church. The Festival is a family friendly evening of Christmas carols and a theatrical Christmas story. The community is welcome to attend.

Church of the Resurrection also invites the community to its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:00 p.m. on December 24.

Church of the Resurrection is part of the Anglican Church in North America and will celebrate its one year anniversary at the W. Union Street location on December 8. The renovated building was purchased at an auction and transformed from a factory to a multi-purpose church home, with a sanctuary, narthex, café, offices, classrooms, and storage. For 20 years prior to opening the W. Union Street facility, the congregation met weekly in a high school auditorium.

For more information about Church of the Resurrection and the upcoming Christmas events, visit www.churchrez.org/christmas.