Philippine-American Catholic Council will sponsor Misa de Gallo, 7 p.m. weekdays through Monday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Bishop Leonard Blair’s Misa de Gallo Mass, 6 p.m. Monday, St. Clement Church, 3030 Tremainsville. Information: 419-471-1123.
Toledo Country Limits, outreach ministry of the Church of St. Andrew United, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd., “Classic Country Showcase,” 6 p.m. first Saturday of each month. On Jan. 5, Elvis Presley will be the featured artist.
Sylvania United Church of Christ Christmas eve services, 5:30 p.m. Monday, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania. Informal and lively family service; traditional services with lessons, carols, choirs, and brass ensemble at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Preservice music begins 15 minutes before traditional services. Information: 419-882-0048.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will present a children’s Christmas program at 3 p.m. Sunday, 4155 Pickle Rd., Oregon. Christmas eve services of candles carols and communion will begin at 6 and 11 p.m. Monday. Information: princeofpeaceoregon.com.
Sylvania First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir will perform a cantata 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, 7000 Erie St., Sylvania. Between services a free breakfast will be served in Fellowship Hall. On Monday, a 7 p.m. family service is to be led by Sylvania First Church’s youth and children. They will perform music and a play and there will be a children’s moment for the youngest of children to participate in. The 9 and 11 p.m. services are by candlelight. Child care available. Information: 419-882-2205.
Bethany Lutheran Church Christmas eve service, 9 p.m. Monday, 3274 Upton Ave. Special preservice music starts 20 minutes before the traditional service. Information: 419-472-4191.
St. Lucas Lutheran Church jazz mass/Blue Christmas 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. candlelight, carols, and communion, Monday; 10 a.m. Tuesday, Christmas morning lessons and carols; and 4 p.m. Dec. 31 evensong, 745 Walbridge Ave.
Thomas Temple Church of God In Christ annual free Christmas Dinner, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, 2140 Ashland Ave. Everyone is invited. Information: 419-320-4984.
First United Methodist’s New Year’s eve services, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 200 W. Second St., Perrysburg. Come and celebrate with us the blessings of our Lord, Jesus Christ, through a variety of musical presentations, singing and letting go of the past and looking forward to the hope of the new year. Information: 419-874-1911 or perrysburgfum@bex.net.
Christian Seniors Interacting, sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Perrysburg on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 200 Zoar Dr., Perrysburg. Lunch will be provided. Jan. 8, will be Bible study with Father Herb Weber of Blessed John XXIII Parish and exercise with Karla Gleason, PT. Cost: $3. Reservation required. 419-872-0846.
Theology with Toast, 10 a.m. Jan. 9, Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 S. Wynn Rd. Jeff McBeth will present "Opening the Door of Faith." No reservations needed. Coffee and rolls at 9:30a.m. Information: 419-693-1056
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