After the Presents Have Been Opened Dec 25, 10:30am, Meaning of Christmas, removed from its theological and consumer trappings. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Burning Bowl Ceremony Jan 01, 10am, Literally set fire to unwanted habits, beliefs and thinking at Unity’s Sunday New Year’s Sunday Service of the burning bowl. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217- 523-5897.
Christmas Day Services Dec 25, 8am, 10:15am and 6pm, Community invited to Christmas Day Services with Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Nurseries for infants and toddlers. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217- 636-8463.
Christmas Eve Candlelight and Communion Services Dec 24, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm, Three services with Ken Gennicks speaking, special
music by congregation members and Holy Communion open to all. Nursery for infants through preschoolers during 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. services. Athens Christian Church, 1411 E. Route 29, Athens, 217-636- 8463.
Christmas Eve Service: Candles and Carols Dec 24, 6pm, Featuring musical talents of Bonnie Ettinger, the ALUUC choir and all assembled! Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Christmas Eve Services Dec 24, 3:30pm, 7pm and 11pm, Casual Service at 3:30 p.m. (sneakers and jeans if you like). Harp music performed by Christina Marshall at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. half hour before both Traditional Candlelight Services at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
Invested in Happiness Jan 06, 5:30pm, Sam Fletcher teaches meditation techniques
designed to led you to happiness and keep you there. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Silent Meditation Group Dec 23, 30, Jan 06, 5:30pm, Every Friday, meditation focusing on the light and sound of God within. Randy Roller facilitates. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Sports & Fitness
Collegiate Wrestling National Duals Jan 07-08, 12-2pm, 64 top teams compete. $20-$40. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza.
Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour Jan 06, 7pm, Eye-popping tricks, hilarious jokes on the basketball court. Also features first female in a generation - TNT Maddox. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 217- 788-8800.
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