Religion calendar

12/6/2008

Advent Waiting: Praying with Body, Mind and Spirit, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Weber Retreat & Conference Center, 1257 East Siena Heights Dr., Adrian, Mich. Cost, $45; includes lunch. 517-266-4000.

Ugandan Bead Party, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 1-5 p.m. tomorrow, St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.

The Rev. David Claassen, author of Kathryn's Fountain, will hold a book signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Family Christian Bookstore, 4015 Secor Rd.

Interfaith Nativity Festival, 1-9 p.m. today, and 1-7 p.m. tomorrow, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 11050 Avenue Rd., Perrysburg.

First Saturday Prayer Service, 2 p.m. today, followed by Shrine Christmas Party at 2 p.m., Our Lady of Toledo Shrine, 655 South Coy Rd., Oregon.

Family, Friends, and Neighbors Worship Celebration and Dinner, 4 p.m. tonight, Unity United Methodist Church, 1910 East Broadway, Northwood.

The Gospel According to Scrooge, 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow; also Dec. 12-14, Dayspring Assembly of God, 17360 North Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Reserve free tickets online at www.dayspring.com or by calling 419-352-0672.

'Prince of Peace and Power,' The Lutheran Hour, 7 a.m. tomorrow, WPOS-FM (102.3).

'Lighten Up! It's Christmas,' Woman to Woman, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, WDFM-FM (98.1).

75th Anniversary of Concordia, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Concordia Lutheran Church, 3636 South Detroit Ave. Potluck banquet follows service. Bring a dish to pass. 419-382-0410.

Advent Lessons and Carols, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd. Sunday Service at 8 a.m.

140th Anniversary and Darby Homecoming Mass, 3 p.m. tomorrow, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 434 Western Ave. Reception follows.

Mass Choir Winter Concert, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Third Baptist Church, 9775 Angola Rd., Holland.

SNAP Toledo Chapter Monthly Confidential Support Meeting, 5-7 p.m. tomorrow, 577 Foundation, 577 East Front St., Perrysburg. 419-350-9234.

Journey of Promise, A Christmas Cantata, 4 p.m. tomorrow, Reformation Lutheran Church, 4543 Douglas Rd. Free.

The Old Ship of Zion Musical, 6 p.m. tomorrow, Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 445 Dorr St.

Annual Advent Lesson and Carols Service on the mysteries of the O Antiphons, 7 p.m. tomorrow, Trinity Episcopal Church, Adams and St. Clair streets, downtown.

Christian Seniors Interacting Meeting, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Abundant Life No. 2, 200 Zoar Dr., Perrysburg. $4. 419-872-0846.

Healing and Wholeness Service, 7 p.m. Tuesday and the second Tuesday of every month, Epworth United Methodist Church, 3077 Valleyview Dr. 419-531-4236.

3 Wise Men and a Baby, children's pageant, 7 p.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church of Maumee, 200 East Broadway, Maumee. 419-893-0223.

Differences Between the Nativity Narratives of Luke & Matthew with Sister Shannon Schrein, 6:30 Thursday, Regina Hall Conference Room at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-824-3606.

Women's Connection West Luncheon, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Toledo Club, 235 14th St. Cost is $14; RSVP by Monday to Jeannine, 419-841-9653 (days) or Janice, 419-349-1585 (evenings).

Living Nativity performances, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Friday and Dec. 13, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4155 Pickle Rd., Oregon.

Pawn, Keys 2 Eden and Teolyn Concert, 7 p.m. Friday, CedarCreek Church, 29129 Lime City Rd., Perrysburg. $5 at the door. 419-661-8661.

Living Nativity Progressive Drama, 6-9 p.m. Friday and Dec. 13, St. John Lutheran Church, 460 Riley St., Dundee, Mich. Free. Cash donations and non-perishable food items accepted.

Ministry of the Watchman Semi-Annual Toledo Healing School & Miracle Service with Rev. Barbara Williams, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13, Asbury United Methodist Church, 4724 Dorr St. 800-560-9240.

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