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Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., is planning a Christmas craft fair from Dec. 18-21.

Songs and a Christmas message will be featured at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Haven Baptist Church, 3430 Hutton Road, Kansas City, Kan. Traditional carols and newer songs will be featured.

The Kansas City, Kan., Community Orchestra will hold its annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at London Heights Baptist Church, 734 N. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. The concert is free and open to the public.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will have a musical presentation, “Born is the King! It’s Christmas,” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, is planning a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in the church’s classroom area. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

There will be an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kan. The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. The breakfast will cost $6 for adults and $4 for children younger than 12.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., is planning “The Sweet Memories of Christmas Program and Tasting Party” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. There will be songs, readings, musical numbers or other performances.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., will observe the fourth Sunday in Advent Dec. 21. Services in English will be at 10 a.m.; in Spanish at 1:30 p.m. Christmas Eve services in English will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Christmas Day service in English and Spanish will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25.

Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Christmas concert, “Repeat the Joy!” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Favorite Christmas songs and carols will be performed, in a variety of musical styles.

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The Kansas City Kansas Community College Community Choir will hold its annual Winter Choral Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 2203 Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kan. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted for vocal music student travel opportunities to St. Louis, Mo., Chicago, Ill. and Denver, Colo. in the spring. The concert is open to the public. The choir will perform selections from Handel’s Messiah with a professional string quartet. In addition, the KCKCC Chamber Choir will perform a cappella selections ranging from Early American Hymns, Baroque Church music, Russian Church music and African-American Spirituals.

The Cathedral of St. Peter, 409 N. 15th St., Kansas City, Kan. is sponsoring the fourth annual Nativity Display from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. More than 100 unique nativities will be on display. Come and enjoy a magical experience that reflects the true meaning of Christmas. Admission is free. There will also be a bake sale, fundraiser and refreshments. For additional information, contact Terri at [email protected].

Christ the King Catholic Church, 3024 N. 53rd St., is planning a Christmas craft fair from Dec. 18-21.

“Scripture Study, Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling,” a regular weekly series facilitated by pastoral minister, Heather Neds, is offered at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays. This weekly Bible study group is based on the upcoming scripture readings from the Common Lectionary. There will be time for reflection, sharing and journaling. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

The Kansas City, Kan., Community Orchestra will hold its annual Holiday Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at London Heights Baptist Church, 734 N. 78th St., Kansas City, Kan. The concert is free and open to the public.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will have a musical presentation, “Born is the King! It’s Christmas,” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, is planning a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 in the church’s classroom area. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., is planning “The Sweet Memories of Christmas Program and Tasting Party” at 6 p.m. Dec. 14. There will be songs, readings, musical numbers or other performances.

Various activities are planned Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St. The second Sunday in Advent will be observed at the 10 a.m. service. The church will be a stop on the Historic Westheight Holiday Tour from 1 until 5 p.m. There will be a program of lesson and carols at 5 p.m.

Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Christmas concert, “Repeat the Joy!” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Favorite Christmas songs and carols will be performed, in a variety of musical styles.

Bishop Ward holds lunch for Wyandotte County priests

by Josh Sukraw

Bishop Ward High School had the opportunity to hold a lunch Dec. 2 with Deacon Dana Nearmyer, director of youth ministry for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and local Roman Catholic priests in Wyandotte County.

At the meeting it was discussed how the church can constructively benefit the community of Wyandotte County. priests from all parishes attended and the discussions ranged from education to how the church can serve youth today.

According to a school spokesman, it was very beneficial for Bishop Ward to hold this lunch, the youth in the community were often the subject of discussion and a school was a very appropriate setting.

“The church in Wyandotte County can be influential in determining a moral leadership path for the youth in this community,” said the Rev. Thomas Schrader, president of Bishop Ward High School. “I look forward to how the church and community can work together to produce this next generation of moral leaders.”
Josh Sukraw is the marketing and alumni manager for Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City, Kan.