Lake County religion notes

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Dec. 19

Christmas Pageant: Quentin Road Church in Lake Zurich will offer a program of music, singing and drama at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. The program features a cast of more than 500 people, dramatic costumes, live animals and, powerful music. Tickets cost $10 each, $6 for groups of 10 or more. (847) 438-4494, ext. 1040, or qrchristmas.com.

Dec. 20

Christmas pageant: First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, will present its annual Christmas pageant at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. "Carriers of the Light" is adapted from a musical by Anna Laura Page and Jean Anne Shafferman. First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville is at 219 W. Maple Ave. (847) 362-2174 or firstpreslibertyville.org.

Blue Christmas: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 31 Park Ave., Grayslake, will host its first Blue Christmas celebration at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. There will be prayers and Scripture acknowledging that God's presence is for those who mourn and for those who are experiencing struggles. (847) 223-2310

Special children's service: Everyone is invited to join with the children of St. John Lutheran Church, 405 W. Route 176, Island Lake, as they celebrate Jesus' birthday in a special children's service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20.

Christmas caroling: Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee, will have a Community Christmas Carol Singalong at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. www.annunciationgurnee.org or (847) 336-3730.

Christmas Tableau: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods, will have a contemporary service Christmas Tableau, "The Christmas Rose," at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. (847) 438-7709 or stmatts.net

Christmas cantata: The Choir of Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, will present a Christmas Cantata-Caribbean Christmas at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday, Dec. 20. The choir will perform this Calypso/Gospel music with the accompaniment of keyboard, guitar, percussion, string bass and flute. Community Protestant is at 418 N. Prairie in Mundelein. For details, call (847) 566-4000 or visit communityprotestant.org

Lessons and Carols: Faith Lutheran Church, 24300 Grass Lake Road (at Route 59) in Antioch, will offer a musical service telling the lessons of Christmas at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Dec. 20. In addition, a children's Christmas service, "Come Lord Jesus," for students in kindergarten through second grade will be offered at 4 p.m. Dec. 20. (847) 293-6101 or faithantioch.org.

German Christmas service: The fifth annual German Christmas service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. This service is conducted entirely in German. A hospitality hour following the service features German cakes, sweets and coffee. Faith Lutheran Church is at 24300 Grass Lake Road (at Route 59) in Antioch. (847) 293-6101 or faithantioch.org.

Christmas Eve services

Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal: Corner of Stearns School and Dilley's roads, Gurnee. Services at 4 p.m. (family), 10:30 p.m. (hymns and carols) and 11 p.m. Nativity Mass. (847) 336-3730, annunciationgurnee.org.

Church of the Holy Apostles: 26238 N. Hwy. 59, Wauconda. Service at 4 p.m. (847) 526-7148. holyapostleswauconda.org.

Community Christian Church: 1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. A Christmas Eve candlelight worship service will be at 7:30 p.m. (847) 945-8824 or ccclincolnshire.org.

Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ: 418 N. Prairie in Mundelein. Family service at 7 p.m. and the Christmas Eve Vigil service will at 11 p.m. (847) 566-4000 or communityprotestant.org

Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville: 431 W. Austin Ave. Service at 6 p.m. (847) 362-8155, lefc.com.

Faith Lutheran Church:, 24300 Grass Lake Road (at Route 59) in Antioch, will have a traditional Christmas service at 5:30 p.m. and a candlelight service at 10:30 p.m. (847) 293-6101 orfaithantioch.org

First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville: 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville. (Child care at 4 and 7 p.m. only.) Candlelight Family Service at 4 p.m. Service of Stories and Carols Junior and Senior High Choirs. Candlelight Services at 7 and 11 p.m. A Multitude of Joy - the Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson, Chancel Choir and String Quartet.

Grace Lutheran Church: 501 Valley Park Drive in Libertyville, will offer the following services Christmas Eve: 4:30 p.m. Family Candlelight, 8 p.m. Family Worship and 11 p.m. Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion. gracelutheranlibertyville.org or (847) 367-7050.

St. Andrew's Episcopal: 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Family service with pageant at 5 p.m. and late-night service with music at 10 p.m. (847) 223-2310, standrewsgrayslake.org.

St. Francis de Sale Catholic Parish: 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Mass at 4, 4:15, 6 p.m. and midnight.

St. John Lutheran Church: 405 W. State Road 176, Island Lake. Candlelight service at 10 p.m. Christmas Eve. (847) 293-1387.

St. Joseph Parish: 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville. Christmas Eve liturgies 4, 4:15, 6:30 and 10:30 p.m. Caroling preludes half-hour before each liturgy. (847) 362-2073, stjoseph-libertyville.org.

St. Lawrence Episcopal: 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. Family services at 4:30 p.m., Carol Sing at 10:30 p.m. followed by midnight Mass at 11 p.m. (847) 362-2110, stlawrencechurch.org.

St. Mark Lutheran: 1822 W. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst. Candlelight services with Communion at 5, 8:30 and 11 p.m.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church: 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Christmas Eve services at 5:30 p.m. (family candlelight service) and 11 p.m. (choral cantata candlelight Communion service with music by handbell choir starting at 10:30 p.m.) Dec. 24. (847) 438-7709 or stmatts.net.

St. Peter Church: 27570 Volo Village Road, Volo. Anticipated Mass at 4 p.m., Christmas carols at 11 p.m. before midnight Mass. (815) 385-5496, stpetervolo.org.

Transfiguration Parish: 345 W. Mill St., Wauconda. Mass at 4, 4:15 (families), 6:30 (Spanish), 10 p.m. (English), midnight. (847) 526-2400, transfigurationwauconda.com.

Christmas Day services

Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal: Corner of Stearns School and Dilley's roads, Gurnee. Christmas Eucharist at 10 a.m. (847) 336-3730, annunciationgurnee.org.

Faith Lutheran Church:, 24300 Grass Lake Road (at Route 59) in Antioch, will have a Christmas Day Service at 9 a.m. Dec. 25. (847) 293-6101 or faithantioch.org

St. Andrew's Episcopal: 31 Park Ave., Grayslake. Service at 9 a.m. (847) 223-2310, standrewsgrayslake.org.

St. Francis de Sale Catholic Parish: 33 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Mass at 6:30, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.

St. John Lutheran Church: 405 W. State Road 176, Island Lake. A special festival service at 10 a.m. Christmas Day. (847) 293-1387.

St. Joseph Parish: 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville. Mass at 7:15, 9, and 10:45 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. (847) 362-2073, stjoseph-libertyville.org.

St. Lawrence Episcopal: 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. (847) 362-2110, stlawrencechurch.org.

St. Mark Lutheran: 1822 W. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst. Service with Communion at 10 a.m.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church: 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Christmas Day Communion service at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 25. (847) 438-7709 or stmatts.net

St. Peter Church: 27570 Volo Village Road, Volo. Service at 8 and 9:30 a.m. (English), 12:15 p.m. (Tridentine) and 6 p.m. (Spanish). (815) 385-5496, stpetervolo.org.

Transfiguration Parish: 345 W. Mill St., Wauconda. Mass at noon (polish), 8 and 10 a.m. (English). (847) 526-2400, transfigurationwauconda.com.

Dec. 27

One service: Grace Lutheran Church, 501 Valley Park Drive in Libertyville, will have only a 10 a.m. worship service Sunday, Dec. 27. gracelutheranlibertyville.org or (847) 367-7050.

Hymn sing: First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville: 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville, will host a Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27. firstpreslibertyville.org or (847) 362-2174.

Dec. 31

New Year's Eve service: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods, will have a New Year Communion worship service at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31. (847) 438-7709 or stmatts.net.

Jan. 3

Holiday concert: A special holiday concert will be given from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. (847) 438-7709 or stmatts.net

Ongoing

Church activities: Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church, 1500 W. Hawley St. in Mundelein, offers a variety of activities. Photo Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Craft Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Monday. Open gym for basketball is every Saturday at 11 a.m. Women's Bible Study is at 11 a.m. every Friday. Men's Bible Study is every Saturday at 8 a.m. For questions, call (847) 949-8670 or visit kirkofthelakes.org

Parenting: Hope Church, 32475 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake, will offer Hope from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays, September-December. Topics include Real Parenting, Real Financial Freedom and Real Belief. (847) 543-1659 or hopeepc@hopeepc.net

Youth group: The Junior and Senior High Youth Groups of Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, in Mundelein will meet Sunday evenings this fall. Junior High Youth will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays, while Senior High Youth meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the first and third Sundays. The groups meet at Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie Ave. in Mundelein. For details, call the Rev. Alisha Mills at (847) 566-4000.

Services in Spanish: Church of the Holy Family/Sagrada Familia (Episcopal) in Lake Villa offers services in Spanish at 5 p.m. Sundays. Sunday Eucharist service in English is at 9 a.m. The church is at 24219 Lehmann Blvd. (847) 356-7722, theholyfamilychurch.com. Thrift Shop is open 9 to noon Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. $2 bag sale last Saturday each month. Donations are welcome.

Friday Friends: Friday Friends has been organized within The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein for the purpose of fun and fellowship. The group meets the second Friday of the month, each time at different members' homes. For details, call (847) 949-8670.

Recycling: On the third Sunday of each month, youth will man the recycle bin between services from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and after 11 a.m. Bring your old newspapers, junk mail and catalogs. Youth will be ready to assist with the unloading of your car as you drive up to the bin in the Grace parking lot. The recycle bin is in place on a daily basis. A portion of the cash credits for all paper donations will be used toward a green gift for the community. Grace Lutheran Church is at 501 Valley Park Drive in Libertyville. aboutgracelutheran.org or (847) 367-7050.

For seniors: The senior group, The Primetimers, meets at The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein the fourth Monday of the month for refreshments, book studies and guest speakers. In addition, the group sometimes attends local plays, historical activities and visits tourist attractions. For details, call (847) 949-8670.