call 585-9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Dec 24, 7pm, Celebrate the beauty of the season. For more info call 528- 3407. First Chrisitan Church, 700 S. Sixth St.
Christmas Eve Family Service Dec 24, 5:30pm, Christmas Eve Family Service at 5:30 p.m. (No Choir). Traditional Midnight Mass at 11 p.m. (Christmas Music begins at 10:30 p.m.). For more info call 544-5135. Cathedral of St. Paul, 812 Second St.
Christmas Eve Service Dec 24, 6pm, Jesus is Born. At both MacArthur and south side (3040 Hamlin Parkway) campuses. For more info call 525-0304 or 698-6204. South Side Christian Church, 2600 S. MacArthur.
Christmas Eve Service of Communion by Candlelight Dec 24, 5pm, On the eve of Christ’s birth First Presbyterian Church gives voice to the joy of God’s love for the world. The candlelit communion service is an interweave of biblical readings of the birth story and traditional carols. It is a very spiritual experience in which children are welcome. Special music will be provided by Michel Chatara- Morse, classical guitar. For more info call 528-4311. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St.
Christmas Eve Services Dec 24, 7pm and 9pm, Pastor Jeff Nelsen. For more info call 546-4818. Cherry Hills Baptist Church, 2125 Woodside Rd.
Christmas Vigil Masses Dec 24, 4pm and 7pm (No 5:15 p.m. Mass) Christmas Mass - Midnight and 9 a.m. - Christmas Day (no 7 a.m. or 5 p.m. Mass). For more info call 522- 3342. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sixth and Lawrence.
Christmas Worship Services Dec 24-25, 4pm, 7:30pm, 11pm, Festive carols, Communion and candlelight services for Christmas Eve. 10am Festive carol and Communion service on Christmas Day. For more info call 793- 3933. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2477 W. Washington Street.
Home for Christmas Dec 24, 3:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm, 11pm, 3:30 p.m. is Contemporary Christmas Eve Service, casual. 4:45 p.m. features Children and Family Christmas Eve Service with interactive elements that put children in the middle of the Christmas story. 7 p.m. - Traditional Worship Service featuring special music, carols and candle lighting. 11 p.m. - Traditional Worship Service featuring special music, carols, candle lighting and Communion. For more info call 525-1866. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Joint Shabbat Eve Service Dec 25, 6pm, Joint Shabbat Eve Service - 6 p.m. Please note the earlier time and joint service with Temple B’rith Sholom. For more info call 546- 2841. Temple Israel, 1140 Governor.
New Year Vipassana Retreat Dec 24, New Year Vipassana Retreat by Ven. Ashin Rewata December 24 - January 3, 2010. For more info e-mail Sayadaw Ashin Rewata at [email protected], Dr. Padetha Tin at [email protected]Regular. Chanmyay Satipatthana Vihara, 525 N. Bruns Ln.
Christmas Eve Service Dec 24, 7:30pm, Lessons and Carols Candle-Lighting Service. Communion Service at 11pm. For info call 522- 4415. West-Minsister Presbyterian Church, Walnut St.
Christmas Day Services Dec 24, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, For more info call 793-2800 or e-mail [email protected]. Westside Christian Church, 2850 Cedar Mill Lane.
Christmas Eve with Delta Dec 24, 6-7pm, Delta Church’s familyfriendly worship gathering featuring the biblical narrative of Jesus’ birth and Christmas hymns by candlelight. For more info call 544-8661. First Baptist Church, 301 South Grand Ave. West.
Christmas Meals Dec 24-25, First Church of the Brethren prepares meals for nearly 200 people on Christmas Day and is looking for help packaging and delivering them to home-bound citizens. If you are able to assist, call the church at 523-5212 or e-mail [email protected]. First Church of the Brethren, 2115 Yale Boulevard.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Goju-Ryu Karate Classes Dec 24, Mon and Thu evenings, Sat morn, Classes for children and adults. Great for exercise, self-esteem and self-discipline. For more information, call 891-6242 or e-mail [email protected]. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St.
Harlem Globetrotter Jan 10, 3-5pm, Basketball at its finest and funniest. $83-$21. All tickets include a facility fee. Tickets available at the PCCC Box Office, on-line at or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza..
Jr. Blues Games Jan 01-02, 7pm, Springfield Jr. Blues take on St. Louis. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth.
LLCC Winter Baseball Camp Dec 28-30, 9-11:30am and 12-2:30pm, Three-day camp for ages 8-11, held mornings; ages 12-up afternoons. Professional instruction. $100. LLCC Cass Gymnasium. For info or to register call 786-2426 or 1-800-727-4161, extension 62426. Lincoln Land Community College, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
Organized League Play - Disc Golf Dec 26, Wed afternoons and 10am Sat, Springfield Disc Golf Club League Days. Alternate between Lincoln and Douglas courses. Check site for time and courses. $1. For more information, call 385- 4990 or e-mail [email protected]. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
