Religion roundup
First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church will host “Star Search,” a children’s Christmas musical, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
The church will also host a Longest Night — Blue Christmas service to recognize those dealing with illness or depression during the holiday season at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 22.
The church will also hold a Christmas service at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 23, a Christmas Eve family service featuring the Chancel Choir at 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and a candlelight Christmas Eve service with Communion at 7 p.m. Dec. 24.
First United Methodist Church is located at 200 W. Oak St., Lodi. For more information, call 209-368-5357 or visit www.lodifirst church.org.
Zion Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church will hold its 12th annual Christmas Drive-Thru from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and Sunday, featuring the stories behind traditional Christmas symbols, over 50,000 Christmas lights and hot chocolate, cookies, a Christmas village and vintage train displays in the gym and chapel.
Zion Lutheran Church is located at 105 S. Ham Lane, Lodi. For more information, call 209-369-1919 or visit www.zlclodi.org.
The Home Church
The Home Church will host “That’s the Good News,” a free play about Jesus’ birth, at 2 p.m. today.
The church will also hold a service by Dr. Tim Pollock about the true meaning of Christmas at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 23, followed by free apple cider and cookies.
The Home Church is located at 11451 N. West Lane, Lodi. For more information, call 209-339-7333 or visit www.thehomechurch.net.
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Emanuel Lutheran Church will begin its Advent sermon series at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday. Advent dinner and worship will take place Dec. 5, 12 and 16, with dinner at 6 p.m. and worship at 7 p.m.
Emanuel Lutheran Church is located at 1540 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi. For more information, call 209-3342130 or visit www.emanuellodi.com.
Grace Presbyterian Church
Grace Presbyterian Church will host a “Blue Christmas” worship service acknowledging the sadness that some feel around the holiday season at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Grace Presbyterian is located at 10 N. Mills Ave., Lodi. For more information, call 209-369-1062 or visit www.gracepreslodi.org.
United Congregational Christian Church
United Congregational Christian Church adopted six children recommended by the Salvation Army to receive donated toys. The childrens’ toys of choice are listed on the mission tree, and must be turned in by Monday.
The church is also collecting donations for the Salvation Army in coin boxes that will be picked up Dec. 16.
United Congregational Christian Church is located at 701 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. For more information, call 209-368-1955 or visit www.lodiunitedchurch.org.