St. Michael's Episcopal Church
BRATTLEBORO - Toddlers, children and teens offer a Christmas pageant, Vermont style, at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve at St. Michael's Episcopal Church on Bradley Avenue in Brattleboro.
Several years ago youth of the parish expressed a wish to make the pageant more personal to them as Vermonters; thus the church has seen different twists each year from the entrance of a live goat to the delivery of apple pie and Gilfeather turnips; from gifts of cheddar cheese and maple syrup to flocks of free-range angels. All who gather this year will enjoy even more surprises.
The pageant boasts a host of favorite carols of the season and concludes with celebration of the Eucharist. St. Michael's doors are open to all. For more information, contact pageant director Annie Landenberger at verbatim@svcable.net or St. Michael's Episcopal at 802-254-6048.
Centre Congregational Church
BRATTLEBORO - Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., will host a Festival of Lights and Carols on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.
Rev. Bert W. Marshall will lead the service with readings by members of the congregation and music by the choir. All are welcome.
First Baptist Church, South Londonderry
SOUTH LONDONDERRY - First Baptist Church will be holding a Christmas Eve Service on Thursday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m. The church currently meets at the Londonderry Town Hall, which is located at 139 Middletown Road in South Londonderry.
This family friendly service will include singing Christmas carols, reading about Jesus' birth, and listening to a meditation. At the end of the service, they have the tradition of sharing the light of Christ by giving candles out and sharing the flame with one another. All are welcome to join in on this most special service. Call 802-856-7266 for more information.