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Highlighted Faith Events & Services
Walk Through Bethlehem
December 9-11 Friday and Saturday, 7-9 p.m.; Sunday, 6-8 p.m.
Simpsonwood Park 4511 Jones Bridge Cir., Peachtree Corners simpsonwoodumc.org
Admission is free; canned food donations are encouraged. Simpsonwood United Methodist Church invites everyone to experience the village of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth. Families can stroll through the candlelit outdoor nativity scene, stopping in shops and encountering shepherds, wise men, angels, Roman guards and live animals. Visitors are asked to bring canned food donations for Neighborhood Cooperative Ministry.
Behold the Lamb of God Ballet
Sunday, December 11, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Perimeter Church 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek perimeterballet.com Admission is free. Perimeter Ballet presents this true story of Christmas with two showings of this family-friendly event. The show features dance, drama, visual art and the music of Andrew Peterson.
Beth Shalom Hanukkah Party
Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody bethshalom.net, 770-399-5300 Admission is free. Registration requested. Bring the family to celebrate Hanukkah with relay races, dreidel games, spin art, doughnuts and gelt. bethshalom.net, 770-399-5300, Admission is free. RSVP required. Adults are welcome to enjoy games and get lit. Latkes, vodka and some games will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring more games and menorahs.
Advent by Candlelight
Monday, December 12, 7 p.m.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church 6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners maryourqueen.com, 770-416-0002 Registration is required. The MOQ’s Women’s Guild will host Advent by Candlelight. All women of the parish and guests are invited for coffee, wine and dessert in the Parish Family Life Center. Prayer, reflection and music fill the evening in a program designed to deepen the Advent journey.
An Evening of Lessons & Carols
AWalk Christmas: Then, Now and Forever! Saturday and Sunday, December 17-18
Through Bethlemen Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, during Christmas Service
is bac The Father’s House Churchk! 6060 Spalding Dr.,
December 10, 11 & 12, Peachtree Corners2021 thefathershouseatl.org, The biggest and best Christmas 770-840-0888 event is back and better than ever. Admission is free.
Join Simpsonwood UMC as they create Bethlehem village experience for the entire Experience the joy of the season with a celebration that includes a variety showcase of songs, dances, a family. poetry and live music. Special prizes simpsonwoodumc.org will be given out during the event.
Thursday, December 15, 7-9:30 p.m.
Perimeter Church 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek Tickets are $15 per person. perimeter.org Award-winning artists Laura Story, Matt Papa and Sandra McCracken host an inspirational concert that retells the great news of Christmas through Scripture and carols.
Advent Lessons and Carols Encore Christmas Luncheon
Sunday, December 18, 12:15 p.m.
4480 Peachtree Corners Cir., Peachtree Corners pcbchurch.org, 770-448-1313 Tickets are $15 per person; RSVP requested by Dec. 10. Adults ages 55+ are invited to a luncheon in the Student Worship Center. Bring a friend and celebrate the season with a delicious meal and entertainment with the PCBC friends and family.
Friday, December 16, 7 p.m.
Mary Our Queen Catholic Church 6260 The Corners Pkwy., Peachtree Corners maryourqueen.com, 770-416-0002 Admission is free. Scripture passages recount the fall of mankind, the promise of the Messiah and the anticipation of the Nativity of Christ. Each lesson is followed by a choral piece, soloist or congregation carol that reflects the Scripture’s message.
Latke, Vodka and Game Night
Saturday, December 17, 7-9 p.m.
5303 Winters Chapel Rd., Dunwoody
A Winter Solstice Experience
Wednesday, December 21, 7-8 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585 Donations are encouraged; in-person and live-stream. Enjoy a healing sound bath to welcome in the longest night of the year and the turning of the wheel of the seasons. Bring comfortable clothes, a pillow and blanket to drift into the healing sounds of crystal bowls, gongs and more with sound healer Jennifer Blaha.
Saturday, December 24, 4:45-6 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585 Admission is free; in-person and live-stream. The traditional Christmas Eve candle lighting service is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks, Senior Minister. Christmas music and a Christmas Readers Theater will be presented in the service. The evening ends with a candle lighting throughout the sanctuary. https://unityatl.org/events/christmas-eve-candle-lighting-service-alight-unto-the-world/
Sunday, December 25, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585 Admission is free; in-person only. The casual morning service is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks. It features cookies, cocoa, Christmas carols and story based on the book, “Star Bright; A Christmas Story.”
New Year’s Eve Burning Bowl Ceremony
Sunday, January 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585 Admission is free for in-person and live-stream attendance. Rev. Jennifer Sacks leads the ceremony.
White Stone Ceremony
Sunday, January 8, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Unity Atlanta Church 3597 Parkway Lane, Peachtree Corners UnityAtl.org, 770-441-0585 Admission is free for in-person and live-stream attendance. Ceremony is led by Rev. Jennifer Sacks.
