Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Christmas Concert
2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | First United Methodist Church, 64 West Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, United States
You are warmly invited to join MCCL for a special Christmas Concert series: Gather at the Manager. Children and youth from more than 50 local congregations and 35 schools will share an evening of choral music from the global church around the world and across time! We hope to see you there!
Performance Schedule

Christmas Hymn Sing
2025-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | P
Big Spring United Methodist Church
12 Springfield Rd. Newville
will hold a Christmas Carol Hymn Sing
Sunday, December 7th at 2 PM
Guest appearances by
Newville Zion Lutheran Church Bell Choir
And Soloist Bob Rife from Zion Lutheran
Old Order Mennonite Group
Pam Sheaffer from Hays Grove UMC
Mt. Rock UMC Choir
Trinity UMC Walnut Bottom

Mennonite Children's Choir of Lancaster Christmas Concert
2025-12-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Neffsville Mennonite Church, 2371 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, 17601, United States

Prince of Heaven presented by One A-Chord Community Choir
2025-12-07 18:00 | Reamstown Church of God, 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens, PA, United States
Come on out to hear Prince of Heaven presented by One A-Chord Community Choir on Sunday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Reamstown Church of God 400 Pfautz Hill Road, Stevens. Admission is free and an offering will be received. 717-575-8178 OneAChordMinistries. org

Joy to the World: Lessons & Carols
2025-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | P
Presented by the Westminster Adult Choir, chamber orchestra, and readers, this traditional service of lessons and carols will feature the beloved Christmas music of John Rutter.

Servant Stage Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Lancaster Alliance Church, 210 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601
Servant Stage’s original adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL returns to Lancaster County in 2025! A faithful rendition of the timeless holiday tale of redemption, charity, and the spirit of Christmas, A CHRISTMAS CAROL follows the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his fantastical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future!

The Promise Players auditions
2025-12-13 14:00 | P
The Promise Players call for auditions for their spring musical, “Simon Says: The Rockin’ Trial of Simon Peter”, where Simon Peter is on trial for claiming Jesus was God on earth, sent for me and you. Can he prove it? Join us as we hear many eyewitness testimonies in the trial that people on the street have dubbed the case of Simon Says. There are plenty of recognizable characters (although we do have a little fun with their “character”) and a wide variety of classic rock-style songs filled with catchy lyrics and toe-tapping rhythms.
There are 20+ speaking roles and/or solos, as well as large group singing. Roles are available for ages 2nd grade through senior citizens. Those auditioning should come prepared to read from the script, demonstrate vocal range, and sing one verse of Amazing Grace. They may arrive early to complete the audition form and look over the audition scenes.
Auditions will be held at Lampeter Church of the Brethren, 1900 Lampeter Road, Lancaster, PA 17602, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, between 2:00 and 7:00 pm. Audition times may be requested by emailing the director, Dorothy Smith, at musicditdot@hotmail.com. Be sure to mention “Simon Says audition” in the subject line.
Performances will be held on March 12-15 & 19-22, 2026. We hope you’ll join us for this show!

Journey to the Nativity
2025-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | P
Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren is hosting a live nativity! There will be live animals as you walk through an outside event and see how Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem. There will be warm fires to enjoy along the path. The first group will begin at 5:30 and will end at 7:45. See you there!

The First Noel presented by The Lewistown Valley Community Choir
2025-12-14 15:00 | Calvary Evangelical Methodist Church, 824 Catawissa Road, Tamaqua, PA, 18252, United States
Join us in celebrating “The Birthday of the King” with The First Noel arranged by Russel Mauldin and presented by The Lewistown Valley Community Choir on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Calvary Evangelical Methodist Church 824 Catawissa Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252. For additional information call 570-617-2702

Prince of Heaven presented by One A-Chord Community Choir
2025-12-14 16:00 | The Junction Center, 1875 Junction Rd, Manheim, PA, 17545, United States

Sounds of the Season
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Grove Presbyterian Church, 50 E. Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD, 50 E. Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, 21001, United States
Grove Presbyterian Church, 50 E. Bel Air Avenue, in Aberdeen, MD, will host Sounds of the Season – a free Christmas concert – on Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. The concert will include the Grove Choir, Zoe Coppola on harp and piano, Elizabeth LaDana on flute and the Hunt Valley Woodwind Quintet. You are invited to join in this festive celebration of our Savior’s birth! A fellowship reception will follow.

Celtic Christmas Show
2025-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Lancaster Mennonite School, 2176 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA, 17602
Experience the magic of The Celtic Christmas Show – an electrifying celebration of traditional and modern Celtic dance and music. From graceful, flowing soft shoe pieces to thunderous, heart-pounding hard shoe performances, these dancers will captivate and inspire with every step. Having dazzled audiences in over 300 performances across Pennsylvania and Maryland, the Troupe is thrilled to bring the spirit and joy of the season to Lancaster, PA. The show will be at the High Fine Arts Center at Lancaster Mennonite School on Sun Dec 14 at 6 pm.

Annual Barn at Paradise Station Christmas Dinner & Show
2025-12-18 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | P
The Barn at Paradise Station is delighted to present the Annual Barn at Paradise Station Christmas Dinner & Show! Enjoy a delicious holiday meal provided by C&J Catering followed by our original production of Christmas in Perfect Harmony – half-part musical theater nostalgia and comedy, half-part take it to church worship concert, vocal trio Perfect Harmony sings stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday classics in (of course) three-part PERFECT HARMONY accompanied by a live band. It even SNOWS on stage!
Join us around the fire pits on the patio, grab a drink or a cup of hot cocoa from the bar, and fellowship with friends and family. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

5:00 P.M. Doors to the Lower Level open. Bar open with alcoholic beverages and Hot Cocoa Bar available for purchase.
5:45 P.M. Admission to Upper Level. All seating and meal selections are reserved at the time of ticket purchase.
6:00 P.M. Plated Dinner. Please let us know in advance of any dietary restrictions. -Rolls & Butter, Mixed Greens Garden Salad (V, GF)
-Choice of Boneless Turkey Breast with house made Gravy, fresh Sage & Thyme -or- Spiced Baked Ham (GF) with Maple Glaze, or Roasted Cauliflower Steak (V, GF). Entrees are accompanied by Traditional Mashed Potatoes (Veg, GF) and Steamed Green Beans (V, GF).
-Chocolate Mousse with Seasonal Berries Served in Martini Glass and table-side coffee.
7:00 P.M. Christmas in Perfect Harmony on-stage (Approx. 105 mins plus one-15 minute intermission)
9:00 P.M. Conclusion

* Most perimeter seats are handicap accessible. Inquire with venue prior to purchasing to confirm accessibility of your desired seats.

LIVE NATIVITY
2025-12-20 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-21 17:30 - 20:00 | P
LIVE NATIVITY – A free event for the whole family. Journey with us to a stable in Bethlehem, see live animals, and hear the story of Christ’s birth.
Willow Street Mennonite Church invites you to our LIVE NATIVITY on December 20, 21 and 24. Park at the church and journey with us outdoors to the stable in Bethlehem (a nearby barn). Presentations are approximately every ½ hour 5:30-8:00pm. This is a FREE event, but donations will be accepted to “Haitians Helping Haitians for Christ”. For more information, visit https://www.willowstreetmennonite.com/ or call 717-464-2422, ext. 1.

Fellowship Chapel Live Nativity Drive-Thru in Jarrettsville, Maryland
2025-12-20 18:00 - 2025-12-21 21:00 | P
This is a FREE event! No tickets are required.
Nativity will be open:

Saturday, December 20th, 6:00-9:00pm
Sunday, December 21st, 6:00-9:00pm

You can drive through or take it a little slower by parking and walking through.

The Itzels Sing Christmas on Sunday, December 21st
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Friendship Baptist Church, 14874 Winterstown Road, Stewartstown, PA, 17363, United States
The Itzels are a family Gospel singing group, recording over 400 original songs in the past 30 years. They sang with the Speer family & Gaither; had 2 Grammy and Dove Nominations. “Saved to the Uttermost” & “He’s Still in the Fire” are 2 of their number one songs.
They will be singing at Friendship Baptist Church near Stewartstown PA Sunday, December 21st at 10am.

The Itzel Family Gospel Singers
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | P
The Itzel’s will be singing in the morning worship service for Friendship Baptist Church. They have song in over 3500 concerts in the past 30 years, making over 60 recordings of over 400 original songs. They,ve appeared with the Speer Family and Bill Gaither group. Bill Itzel’s number one songs are “Saved to the Uttermost” and “He,s still in the Fire”.

Christmas Eve at Petra Church (4:00 & 6:00 PM)
2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00 | P
We invite you to join us on Christmas Eve at 4:00 or 6:00 p.m. as we reflect on the night our Savior was born. Share the wonder of Christ’s birth, a story passed down through generations and across nations. Whether it’s part of your yearly tradition or your first time, this is a night your whole family will remember. Invite your friends and family! Grab a postcard at any of our Hubs or share the event through Facebook or Instagram. Come, and be a part of the greatest story ever told.

LIVE NATIVITY
2025-12-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E Penn Grant Rd, Willow Street, PA, 17584, United States

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2025-12-24 18:00 | Big Spring United Methodist Church, 12 Springfield Road, Newville, PA, United States
Big Spring United Methodist Church
Located at
12 Springfield Road, Newville
Will be holding a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
starting at 6:00 o’clock P.M.
Please come out and enjoy an evening of fellowship and music.
Everyone is invited
Pastor Robert Berry will be speaking

Free Christmas Dinner
2025-12-25 11:00 - 13:00 | P
Would you please post this event on your Community Events Calendar?
The Brownstown churches (Carpenter’s Community and Ebenezer (Brownstown) E.C.) and the Conestoga Valley Ministerium are offering a free Christmas dinner on December 25 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. to anyone who can’t afford a dinner or are spending the holiday alone. Take out meals are available or you can call 717-656-7570 to schedule a delivered meal in the following areas: Akron, Brownstown, Denver, Ephrata, Farmersville, Leola, Lititz, New Holland, Reamstown and Rothsville. The dinner will be held at the West Earl Firehall on 14 School Lane, Brownstown, Pa 17508.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 717-475-3508.
Merry Christmas!
Cheryl Hornberger

Responding to Grief Workshop
2025-12-27 09:00 - 17:00 | P
For some people the holidays are bright and joyous, for others they are painful and lonely. This workshop held at Millersville Community Church, 163 W. Frederick St., Millersville PA will focus on the impact that loss has on our mind, body and spirit; the ways that we can acknowledge, identify and understand our needs and the opportunity to choose healing over our pain. Self-reflection activities will be guided and strategies will be shared. Pre-registration is required by contacting kelly@kellyfdennis.com

Christmas at the Organ
2025-12-28 16:00 - 17:00 | P
The Lancaster Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) will present its annual holiday concert, “Christmas at the Organ,” on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, 777 S. Mt. Joy Street, Elizabethtown, PA. This year’s event will include a special tribute to the late Nevin Fisher, noted composer and longtime professor of music at Elizabethtown College, with a featured performance of one of his hymn tunes.
The concert will showcase local organists performing seasonal selections ranging from traditional carols to festive and contemplative works celebrating the Advent and Christmas seasons.
The “Christmas at the Organ” program is open to the public. Admission is free but an offering will be taken.

New Year's Eve Movie Night
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | P
New Year’s Eve Movie Night
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
at Rissers Mennonite Church, 8360 Elizabethtown Road, Elizabethown
December 31, 2025
For more info – call or text 717-507-3510 or phone 717-653-4549

Bob Neff Tours 2026 Tour Preview
2026-01-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd., Lancaster, PA, 17601
Bob Neff Tours (BNT) is delighted to invite travelers and friends to its 2026 Tour Preview Eventon Saturday, January 10th at Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Road, Lancaster, PA. This annual event offers an exciting first look at BNT’s upcoming tour season—complete with fellowship, special entertainment, tour giveaways, and early booking opportunities.
Doors open at noon, with Tour Registration available from 12:00–5:00 p.m. Throughout the event, guests can explore the full lineup of 2026 tours, meet the BNT team, and take advantage of Early Booking Discounts!
A highlight of the afternoon is the 2:00 p.m. program, featuring an exclusive preview of BNT’s 2026 tours and a special musical performance by Servant Stage, presenting sacred selections that promise to uplift and inspire.
No RSVP is required—simply bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of giveaways, community, and Christian fellowship.
About Bob Neff Tours
Since its founding in 1972, Bob Neff Tours has remained dedicated to our mission:

To conduct ourselves in a manner that is honoring to God
To relate to each traveler with love, respect, and kindness
To offer wholesome, family-oriented tours at a competitive price
To promote an enjoyable, refreshing environment for our staff and traveling friends

These guiding principles are the heart of Bob Neff Tours and have shaped more than 50 years of Christian Fellowship motorcoach travel throughout the United States and Canada.

Cozy Luncheon with Friends
2026-01-20 11:30 | Grace Evangelical Free Church, 10 Hollenbush Lane,, Orwigsburg, PA, 17961, United States
Please join us and bring a friend on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.(17.00 incl.) Sponsored by Schuylkill Women’s Connection/Stonecroft Ministries at Grace Free Church 10 Hollenbush Lane, Orwisgburg, PA.
Speaker: Michele Williams, Friendensburg, PA
Music by Teresa Heller
Reservations or Cancellations by January 14. Please call Michele 570-617-3896 or Sue 570 617-9490. Reservations to be used or honored by a friend.

Lancaster Unites for Life
2026-01-23 08:30 - 13:00 | P
Celebrate and promote a culture of life in central PA January 23, 8:30-1 at Westminster Presbyterian Churh, 2151 Oregon Pike. Guest speaker will be Adrienne Moten who worked in Kermit Gosnell’s abortion facility and was jailed for her complicity in crimes. Transformed and redeemed she now shares her life story and ministers with And Then There Were None, Abby Johnson’s organization that invites and supports abortion workers in finding new life and joy. Join us for prayer and celebration of the beauty and dignity of all human life. No registration or fee required.
