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Putting spirit into the season
Houses of faith offer spiritual activities this holiday season
Date published: 11/28/2009

IN THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE of the holiday season, it can be difficult to find down time to reflect on the significance of Christmas or Hanukkah. However, many Fredericksburg-area congregations offer chances to recapture the real spirit.

Area houses of faith will offer music, fellowship, food and dramas in December. Look for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day listings later in the month in Faith Community Notes.

--Amy Flowers Umble


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THURSDAY

Faith Baptist School's Winter concert, seasonal music featuring an award-winning concert band. 7 p.m. on the Faith Baptist Church campus in Spotsylvania. fbcnet.org

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Friday

Handel's "Messiah," Fredericksburg Community Chorus' 40th annual presentation of the annual favorite. At 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of Fredericksburg Baptist Church. fredericksburg communitychorus.org.

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SATURDAY

Handel's "Messiah," Fredericksburg Community Chorus' 40th annual presentation of the annual favorite. At 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of Fredericksburg Baptist Church. fredericksburg communitychorus.org.

Christmas Tea at Redeemer Lutheran Church. 1-3 p.m. To register, contact Cheryl Durheim at 540/898-4748 or familylife@embracedbyhim.org.

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SUNDAY

Star of Bethlehem, a multimedia presentation by law professor Rick Larson exploring the historical and scientific clues surrounding the famed star. 6:30 p.m. at Spotswood Baptist Church. spotswood.org, bethlehemstar.net or 540/898-0757.

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FRIDAY

First night of Hanukkah potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. at Beth Sholom Temple. To RSVP or for details, call 540/373-4834.

An Evening of Carols, musical selections will include a carol sing-along. At Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7:30 p.m. 540/373-4402.

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SATURDAY

An Evening of Carols, musical selections will include a carol sing-along. At Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 7 p.m. .

"A Winter's Gift," a dinner featuring drama and a live orchestra, 6 p.m. at New Life in Christ Church. nlicc.org, 540/786-4848.

Singing Christmas tree, a live musical presentation, 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Orange Baptist Church. Free tickets available at the church office, nursery provided. 540/672-2996.

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SUNDAY

Singing Christmas tree, a live musical presentation, 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Orange Baptist Church. Free tickets available at the church office, nursery provided. 540/672-2996.

"The Lost Star," a Christmas musical, 6 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. fbcnet.org.

Christmas Concert, suggested donations aid church mission projects, 4 p.m. at Eastland United Methodist Church. 540/898-6430.

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Wednesday

Glenn Draper Singers, internationally acclaimed group performs Christmas music, 7 p.m. at Wilderness Community Church. For free tickets, visit wildernesschurch.org or call 540/972-8808.

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Friday

Last Night of Hanukkah and Shabbat Service, 8 p.m. at Beth Sholom Temple. 540/373-4834.

Living Nativity, presented by the children of St. George's Episcopal Church, 6:30 p.m. at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg. stgeorges episcopal.net, 540/373-4133.

Christmas party, featuring gifts for children and music by Restless Street, 7 p.m. at Liberty Community Church in Bealeton. 540/439-0500.

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SATURDAY

"Angels Over Fredericksburg," live nativity featuring the drama and humor of the first Christmas, 5-8 p.m. at Fredericksburg Baptist Church. 540/373-4402.

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SUNDAY

"Angels Over Fredericksburg," live nativity featuring the drama and humor of the first Christmas, 5-8 p.m. at Fredericksburg Baptist Church. 540/373-4402.

Children's Christmas Program, to showcase kids during the holidays, 6 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, fbcnet.org, 540/786-4953.

Community Worship Service, presented by Evergreen Church, 9 a.m. at the Spotsylvania YMCA. ever green4u.org, 540/370-0565.

Christmas Program, featuring drama, dance and praise music, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon at Liberty Community Church, 540/439-0500.

"Emmanuel, God is With Us," lessons and carols service with traditional and contemporary music, 6 p.m., at New Life in Christ Church. nlicc.org, 540/786-4848.

"One Bethlehem Night," a Broadway-style retelling of the Christmas story, 11 a.m. falmouthbaptist.org, 540/373-8050.

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Monday

"One Bethlehem Night," a Broadway-style retelling of the Christmas story, 7 p.m. falmouthbaptist.org, 540/373-8050.

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Wednesday

Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church. fbcnet.org, 540/786-4953.



Date published: 11/28/2009



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