Santa, Mrs. Claus spread season's cheer at Aurora church

Posted January 02, 2024 10:15 pm

Submitted by Al Benson

Santa reads a story at Wesley United Methodist Church's Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. A free ham dinner, a story reading by Santa and cookie and ornament decorating were included. Courtesy of Al Benson

An appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus Wednesday, Dec. 20, highlighted Wesley United Methodist Church's Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora.

The biweekly event featured a free ham dinner, Santa reading "Santa's Favorite Story" and cookie and ornament decorating.

Santa answers children's questions at Wesley United Methodist Church's Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. A free ham dinner, a story reading by Santa and cookie and ornament decorating were included. Courtesy of Al Benson

Pastor Tammy Scott provided Santa's book, one of her childhood favorites, for Santa to read.

He posed for photos and answered children's questions during and after his reading.

James Gilbert of Aurora decorates a Christmas cookie with frosting at Wesley United Methodist Church's Wednesday Night Gathering event in Aurora. Courtesy of Al Benson

Wesley holds Wednesday Night Gathering events on the first and third Wednesdays. Included are a free dinner and family activity. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free.

Wesley holds Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m. in person or online at 9:30 a.m. at wesleyumcaurora.online.church.

Call (630) 896-1033 or visit wesleyumcaurora.org for more information.

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