FAITH EVENTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Walk of Lights
5:30 to 8 p.m., free, Bring the whole family and enjoy this outdoor display of the Christmas story; Dec. 8 and 9, K-W Christian Fellowship Church, 1000 Bleams Rd., Kitchener, 519-745-1730
The Jason White Trio
7 to 9 p.m., adult $20; student $10, The Jason White Trio celebrates the Christmas season with some of the classic songs of the season; done in a jazz/ lounge style; special guest singer, Elise Brisson, Trillium United Church, 450 King St. E., Cambridge, 519-653-6601 ext. 4, office@trilliumchurch.ca
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
Christmas Cantata
11 a.m. free-will offering appreciated, “Then Came the Light” presented by the church’s choirs at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 322 East Ave., Kitchener, 519-742-5812
175th Anniversary Christmas Recital
2 to 4 p.m., free-will offering, Take a break from the rush of the holiday season; an afternoon that features musicians Charlene Nafziger and Trevor Wagler, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (west of Philipsburg), 3357 Erbs Rd. N., Wilmot, 519-662-4327, susan.zion@rogers.com
Community Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long
2 to 3 p.m., free, Hosted by the Anglican Churches in Cambridge; a good, oldfashioned carol sing followed by light refreshments; wheelchair accessible, casual dress, no collection, St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, 110 Francis St., Cambridge, 519-658-4547
Christmas Around the World Concert
3 to 4:30 p.m., $20, $15 senior/student, Enjoy the rich heritage of Christmas songs from around the world featuring The Renaissance Singers; tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/christmasaround-the-world-tickets-53085648604, The Church of St. John the Evangelist, 23 Water St. N., Kitchener, 519-501-7470, kwrenaissancesingers@gmail.com
The Chapelaires
6:30 to 8 p.m., free, The Chapelaires will be getting us into the Christmas spirit during a wonderful evening of Gospel Music Ministry, southern-style, Knox Preston Presbyterian Church, 132 Argyle St. N., Cambridge, 519-653-6691, pcraig451@gmail.com
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
Fireside Chat
10 a.m. to 12 p.m., free-will donation, Weekly drop-in event; enter by door #2 at the rear of the church; join us for coffee/tea and conversation; all welcome; Mondays, to Dec. 17, Saint Luke’s United Church, 1620 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, 519-740-0531, rosemary69. rb@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
Celebrate Recovery Meeting
7 to 9 p.m., free, Got hurts, habits or hangups? The Cambridge Chapter of Celebrate Recovery welcomes you; we acknowledge God as our higher power and the power of His Word to heal us; Wednesdays to June 26, Cambridge-Preston Church of the Nazarene, 1332 Hamilton St., Cambridge, 519-653-6036, turnerjk@hotmail.com
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13
Gift of Music from High School Bands
12 to 1 p.m., free, Music presentation from Hespeler High School band orchestras and ensembles; bring a bag lunch if you wish; coffee and tea will be provided, Cedar Hills United Church, 241 Cedar St., Cambridge, 519-623-1820, cedarhillchurch@bellnet.ca
Bible Study Group: A Survey of the New Testament
3 to 4:30 p.m., free, Non-denominational group: aims to get a big picture understanding of the New Testament; explore, reflect and respond to what each of the last 27 books of the Bible contributes to its overall theme; Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507, rockwaycc@kitchener.ca
A Dickens Christmas
7 to 8:30 p.m., free-will offering, Hear the Christmas story of Charles Dickens, sing Christmas carols, hear special music and have refreshments; invite and bring your family and friends, Zion United Church, 215 Peel St., New Hamburg, 519-501-6068, gberg523@gmail.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Christmas with the Ennis Sisters
7 to 10 p.m., $35 plus fees, in partnership with Doon Presbyterian Church; the Juno award-winning east coast folk and Celtic group bring their Christmas show to Waterloo Region; doors open at 5 p.m. for refreshments and craft sale, Central Presbyterian Church, 7 Queen’s Square, Cambridge, christmas@doonpc.com
Best Christmas Ever Musical
7 to 8:30 p.m., donation of canned food items or mittens appreciated, Wear an ugly Christmas sweater and join a family as they experience their best Christmas ever; hear some favourite Christmas music and be entertained by some new ones; performances on Dec. 14 and 15, Temple Baptist Church, 400 Holiday Inn Dr., Cambridge, 519-222-4784, tara@templebaptistchurch.ca
Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
7:30 to 9 p.m., pay-as-you-can, A Celtic Christmas with Allison Lupton (vocals), Shane Cook (violin), Kyle Waymouth (guitar/step), local church choirs and Cambridge Youth Orchestra, Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge, 519-716-5566, sandrapbvm@gmail.com
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Christmas Celebrations at Knox Preston
7 to 8:30 p.m., free-will offering, An evening of readings and favourite carols to celebrate Christmas, Knox Preston Presbyterian Church, 132 Argyle St. N., Cambridge, 519-653-6691, knoxpreston@rogers.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16
Christmas in Brass
1:30 p.m. free-will offering appreciated, Neighbourhood Christmas concert featuring a brass ensemble and carol sing, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 322 East Ave., Kitchener, 519-742-5812