November Noonday Concert, Monumental UMC, 450 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. November 27 at Noon. Monumental UMC offers a monthly Noonday Concert Series that is free and open to the public. November's concert has been rescheduled for Monday, November 27, at noon, and will feature the Tapestry Handbell Ensemble. Monumental’s ensemble in residence shares their […]

Bazaar & Cookie Walk, Warwick UMC, 38 Hoopes Road, Newport News, VA 23602. Friday, December 1st, 1pm - 5pm; Saturday, December 2nd, 9am - 5pm. Our annual Christmas Bazaar and Cookie Walk. Thousands of handmade craft items to choose from and thousands of home baked cookies for $7/pound. Cookies will only be available on Saturday […]

Bazaar and Cookie Walk, Warwick Memorial UMC, 38 Hoopes Road, Newport News, VA 23602. December 1, 1pm to 5pm and December 2, 9am to 5pm. Come on out to one of the best community mission events of the year! You can actually do all of your holiday shopping and contribute toward mission at the same […]

Puppy Nativity, The Church of the Good Shepherd (United Methodist), 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA 22181. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Area residents are invited to bring their puppies, dogs and other pets to take part in the community event. “The original nativity had many animals around the manager, […]

Gingerbread & Sugar Cookies, Ornaments & Saint Nick Photo Sessions. Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033. Saturday, December 2, 2023; 3:00 PM. Join us for a festive afternoon of creativity and fun! People and families of all types are invited to decorate sugar and gingerbread cookies, make Christmas ornaments, take a picture […]

Holiday Bazaar: Galilee UMC, 45425 Winding Road, Sterling, VA, 20165. Sunday, December 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raffles, silent auction, crafts, vendors, live Christmas caroling, face. All proceeds to feed hungry children. Read more at galileeumc.org/holiday-bazaar or Contact: Claudette Evans, [email protected].

Holiday Extravaganza, Epworth UMC, 124 W. Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 p.m. The Master's Men of Great Bridge UMC will present a Holiday Extravaganza, a musical Christmas event hosted by Epworth UMC on Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 p.m.  A reception with Christmas cookies and hot cocoa will follow. This […]

Christmas Concert, Central UMC, 1213 Porter St., Richmond, VA 23224 on Dec. 3, 2023 at 3 PM. There will be a free Christmas Concert at Central UMC. The concert will feature POLYCELTIC, a group of musicians playing Traditional pieces as well as some from the Irish, English, and Appalachian derivatives. Contact: Frank Howarth, (804) 356-3137. […]

Wills and Estate Planning, Harmony UMC, 380 E. Colonial Hwy, Hamilton, VA 20158. Monday, December 4th, 7pm. Wills and Estate Planning The Harmony Endowment Committee is hosting an informational session on wills and estate planning at Harmony UMC at 7 p.m. December 4th to serve our congregation. Our speaker will be Brad Duty with the […]

GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays, Ebenezer UMC, 161 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Tuesday, November 14, 9:00-11:00 AM; Wednesday, November 15, 7:00-9:00 PM; or Wednesday, December 6, 7:00-9:00 PM. Are you grieving or do you know someone who is? When you’re mourning a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. Join Christian […]

Christmas Market: Friday, December 8, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Farmville United Methodist Church on 212 High Street (enter by Randolph St.), Farmville, VA. Prince Edward County. The office phone number is 434-392-4686. Hosted by the United Women in Faith with seasonal baked goods, crafts, collectibles, angel figurines, “white elephants,” etc. Proceeds go to local missions.

Christmas Fest & Live Nativity, Arcola UMC, 24747 Arcola Mills Rd, Dulles, VA 20166. Friday, December 8th, 5:30-8:30pm. Come join us for an evening of Christmas Joy! We will have our favorite camel, Delilah who loves to take selfies at our live nativity. There will be food trucks, a hot cocoa bar, Christmas Concerts, family […]

In the Nick of Time Bazaar, Newville UMC, 9010 Hines Rd., Disputanta, VA. Saturday, December 9, 2023; 8 AM – 1 PM. Featuring homemade crafts, sweets, and jewelry. For more details, click HERE. Contact: Pastor Gary Denette, (804) 458-2200.

Santa Breakfast, St. Andrew's UMC, 9801 Fort King Road, Henrico, VA 23229. Saturday, December 9, 2023; 9:00 a.m. Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!! Santa Claus is coming to Saint Andrew’s!!! Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausage, milk, orange juice, and coffee. Santa will join us after breakfast so bring your best smiles for your […]

Pancake Breakfast with Santa, St. George's UMC, 4910 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. Saturday, 9 December 2023; 9:00 - 11:00 am. Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, bacon and juice with Santa. There will be time to sit on Santa's lap and grab a picture (or two). Snowflake making station, gingerbread house making station, photo station, […]

"Amazing Peace, Holy Light" Christmas Cantata, The Church of the Good Shepherd (United Methodist), 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA 22181. Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 10:15 a.m. Presented by the Good Shepherd Choir. Come hear a compilation of carols that center around a theme of light. Music includes French and English carols, as well […]

Blue Christmas, Community UMC, 1072 Old Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Sunday, December 10th at 3:00 PM. Sometimes it's hard to “be jolly" in this "most wonderful time of the year." Whether it's sadness over a loss or fear of what the future may hold, this service offers a way to bring that sadness […]

Lessons and Carols, Trinity UMC (Henrico), 903 Forest Ave, Henrico, VA. Sunday, December 10 at 4 PM. Trinity’s choir (and friends) will present a service of Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 10 at 4:00PM in our beautiful Sanctuary. This year’s program will feature several guest musicians and vocalists as well as Trinity’s handbell choir. […]

Blue Christmas Service, Clarendon UMC, 606 North Irving Street, Arlington, VA 22201. Wednesday, December 13, 7PM. You are invited to an uplifting service of hope, peace and light. This service is especially for those who find it difficult to experience that seasonal joy due to past, present or future grief, fears, anger and confusion that […]

Blue Christmas Service, Cheriton UMC, 21331 S Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA. December 14, 2023; 7 PM. An uplifting service of hope and peace when it's hard to find seasonal joy. View all of the Advent Events for the Lower Shore Charge HERE. Contact: Jim Granger, [email protected] or (757) 287-7245. 

Rush Hour Caroling, Ginter Park UMC, 1010 W Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23227. Friday, December 15th at 5:30. RUSH HOUR CAROLING! It's a Northside tradition! We meet up at 5:30pm in front of the church sign on the corner of Laburnum & Hermitage! Shy? Here's a hint: it's less about vocal quality and more about […]

Breakfast with Santa, Providence UMC, 901 S. Providence Road, Richmond, VA. Saturday Dec. 16 from 9:30 AM to 12PM. Providence UMC is hosting a Breakfast with Santa Saturday Dec. 16 from 9:30 AM to 12, first come first serve. More information, please contact the Church office at 804-276-4289 or email us at [email protected] or visit our […]

Christmas Cantata, Aldie UMC, 39325 Little River Turnpike (Route 50), Aldie, Virginia 20105. December 16, 2023 at 12 noon. Aldie UMC Presents a free Christmas Cantata by the choir from The Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of Dale City, VA. Saturday, December 16, 2023; Noon - followed by a light lunch. Contact: Gwen Hess, [email protected] […]

Living Nativity, Sleepy Hollow UMC, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA 22044. Saturday, December 16; 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Manger scene with live animals, characters, refreshments, and music. On the front lawn of the church. Come see, hear, and experience the real Christmas Story. Contact: Lavera Hamidi, [email protected], (703) 534-6461.

Christmas Cantata, Harmony UMC, 380 E. Colonial Hwy, Hamilton, VA. Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 10 AM. Join the Harmony choir as they sing songs from the "Holy Night of Miracles" at our 10am service. Contact: Robin Good, [email protected] or (540) 338-2937.

Prophecy: A Musical and Dramatic Telling of The Birth of Christ, Northview UMC. 521 Ridgecrest Dr., Roanoke, VA 24019. Dates: December 16th at 7:00 P.M (doors will open at 6:30 P.M) December 17th at 11:00 A.M. as part of the Sunday service. Come join the Northview United Methodist Choir as they premiere the Christmas Cantata, […]

Blue Christmas Service, St. George's UMC, 4910 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. Sunday, 17 December 2023 - at 3:00 pm. The Service of Wholeness and Healing is offered to those looking for comfort, hope, wholeness, and renewal. Service offers a time for quiet reflection and meaningful words and music. All shared in the good news […]

KidzChristmas, Ebenezer UMC, 161 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford, VA 22554. December 18, 6:30 PM. Start Christmas week with KidzChristmas - a special event for the whole family at Ebenezer Church in Stafford. Join us on Monday, December 18 at 6:30 PM in the sanctuary for a program of Christmas music and scripture featuring the Ebenezer […]

Advent Guided Prayer Stations, Capeville UMC, 4410 Capeville Dr, Cape Charles, VA. December 21, 2023; 10-12 AM, 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM. Come engage your spirit through a series of self-guided prayer stations! View all of the Advent Events for the Lower Shore Charge HERE. Contact: Jim Granger, [email protected] or (757) 287-7245.

Advent Guided Prayer Stations, Capeville UMC, 4410 Capeville Dr, Cape Charles, VA. December 21, 2023; 10-12 AM, 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM. Come engage your spirit through a series of self-guided prayer stations! View all of the Advent Events for the Lower Shore Charge HERE. Contact: Jim Granger, [email protected] or (757) 287-7245.

Blue Christmas Service, Foundry UMC, 2801 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Thursday, Dec 21st at 5:30 PM. A service of comfort and hope for those living with grief and loss. Contact: Nancy Norman, [email protected] or 757-340-0595

South RVA's Oldest Living Nativity - Dec. 22-24, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM  + "Live" Bethlehem Dec. 22-23 at Ramsey United Methodist Church, 5900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA. Contact: Marsha Hallinan, [email protected] or (804) 276-4628.

South RVA's Oldest Living Nativity - Dec. 22-24, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM  + "Live" Bethlehem Dec. 22-23 at Ramsey United Methodist Church, 5900 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA. Contact: Marsha Hallinan, [email protected] or (804) 276-4628.

A Contemporary Christmas Eve Eve Service, Centreville UMC, 6400 Old Centreville Rd., Centreville, VA 20121. Saturday, December 23 at 7:00 PM. Join us as we travel together from darkness to light in a combined Centreville UMC and Korean UMC of Koinonia worship experience that will allow us to both receive and share the hope of […]

Christmas Eve with Ebenezer Church, 161 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford, VA 22554. December 24: 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM. You’re invited to celebrate Christmas Eve at Ebenezer Church in Stafford on Sunday, December 24! Traditional services will be held at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM with music from the Ebenezer Choir. A Modern […]

Christmas Eve Joint Worship, Trinity UMC (Lower Shore Charge), 109 Plum Street, Cape Charles, VA 23310. December 24, 2023; 10:30 AM. View all of the Advent Events for the Lower Shore Charge HERE. Contact: Jim Granger, [email protected] or (757) 287-7245.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion, Sleepy Hollow UMC, 3435 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church, VA 22044. Sunday, December 24; 5:00 p.m. A service for the whole family. Contact: Lavera Hamidi, [email protected], (703) 534-6461.

A Community Christmas Concert will be held at Washington Street United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. St. Mark’s UMC, Trinity UMC, and Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church will join Washington Street UMC to perform choral and instrumental music. Admission is FREE and all are invited. For more information, please […]