Crouse UMC Craft Fair, Saturday, December 7: Come shop with us at our Craft Fair at Crouse United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. There will also be hotdogs, baked goods and door prizes. Table space is available at no cost to vendors, with donations welcome. Proceeds from food sale items will help support Hesed House, Prison Ministries and Cherryville Area Ministries.  For more information or to reserve your table space please contact Mildred Chapman at 704-472-0032. The church is located at 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC 28033.

First UMC-Lincolnton Live Nativity, December 7, 13, 20: A Live Nativity will be held on the porch of the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092 on December 7, 13 and 20 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. each evening.

Cedar Grove Lutheran Living Nativity, Sunday, December 8: Cedar Grove Lutheran Church, 261 Cedar Grove Church Rd., Vale, NC invites the community to drive through their church campus on Sunday, December 8 from 6-8 p.m. and witness the scenes surrounding the birth of Christ with living characters, animals and sets. This is a free event.

Boger City Methodist Men Meeting, Thursday, December 12: The Boger City Methodist Men meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Brookwood Café, 220 Providence Mill Road in Maiden. The meal is Dutch treat and there will be fellowship afterwards and will be held in a private meeting room. All Methodist men are invited to attend.

Crouse UMC Free Community Breakfast, Saturday, December 14: Join us for a FREE Home Cooked Breakfast with Friends and Neighbors on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Breakfast menu varies each month. For more details contact Pastor Troy at 828-455-5396 or email to thoward2@wnccumc.net. The church is located at 3311 Crouse School Road, Crouse, NC 28033. (Matthew 25:35)

Return To God Ministry Prayer Meeting, Saturday, December 14: The Return to God Ministry will be meeting at Gilleland Realty, 341 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092 on December 14  at 12 Noon to pray for our country. All are welcomed. Contact John at returntogod2022@gmailcom for any information.

St. Paul’s Lutheran-Crouse, A Service Of Lessons And Carols, Sunday, December 15: The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus told in nine short lessons with Christmas Carols. Please join us and be a part of worship at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 15 at 10 a.m. The church is located at GPS Address - 2834 W. Old NC 150 Hwy, Crouse, NC 28033.

Crouse Baptist Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 15: Come hear our choir singing with our organist Tim Goins and pianist Sherian Reep along with organ solos and organ and piano duets on Sunday, December 15 at 6 p.m. We will also have congregational singing. Fellowship and refreshments following the program. Crouse Baptist Church is located at 2761 Saint Mark’s Church Road, Crouse, NC 28033.

Boger City UMC Kids Christmas Party, Sunday, December 15: The Boger City United Methodist Church, 2320 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 will hold their Kids Christmas Party and Nativity Practice from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

First UMC-Lincolnton Moravian Love Feast, Sunday, December 15: A Moravian Love Feast will be held on Sunday, December 15 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092. Join us for a time of fellowship, music, and candlelight at this special Christmas service.

First UMC-Lincolnton & Boger City UMC Cantata, Wednesday, December 18: A joint Christmas Canta will be held with First UMC and Boger City UMC Chancel Choirs and Handbells on Wednesday, December 18 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Boger City UMC Children’s Nativity and Special Music, Sunday, December 22: Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy Special Music and the Children’s Nativity at Boger City United Methodist Church, 2320 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Ronnie Roseboro will deliver a special Christmas message.

First UMC-Lincolnton Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Tuesday, December 24: Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Main St., Lincolnton, NC 28092. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child!

Boger City UMC Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Tuesday, December 24: On Tuesday, December 24  a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service  will be held at Boger City United Methodist Church in the sanctuary at 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is located at 2320 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Bethel Baptist Gospel Music Jam, Friday, December 27: Join us at Bethel Baptist Church, 200 Bethel Church Rd., Lincolnton, NC 28092 for our monthly Gospel Music Jam on the fourth Friday of each month at 6 p.m. Come play, sing, fellowship, and eat a meal with us. We would love to have you!