HANUKKAH

KATIE AND IRWIN KAHN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER: Community Hanukkah Festival. Sponsored by the Jewish Family Service of the Columbia Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Center. 5:30 tonight. Includes dinner, menorah lighting, games and music. $4 children, $6 adults, $25 family maximum. (803) 787-2023, ext. 219

STATE CAPITOL:Community menorah lighting with remarks by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. 6 p.m. Sunday. Steps of the State Capitol.

CHRISTMAS

WESTSIDE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD:Drive-through Christmas pageant 6-8 p.m. today, and Dec. 22-23. Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 3508 Delree St., West Columbia. (803) 796- 6475

SAVANNAH GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH:”King of Kings” musical Sunday. Pre-musical begins at 5:45, featuring Dr. Gregory Thompson. 2620 Alligator Road, Effingham. (843) 662- 7851

BLANEY BAPTIST CHURCH:Christmas Cantata, “Jesus, No Other Name,” 11 a.m. Sunday. A Christmas luncheon at the Family Life Center will follow the performance. Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. worship. 1400 Blaney Road, Elgin. (803) 438-3161

SAXE GOTHA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:”The Winter Rose,” a Sanctuary Choir presentation. 6 p.m. Sunday. Travelers worship service 7 p.m. Wednesday. Christmas Eve: 10:30 a.m. morning worship; 5, 7:30 and 11 p.m. candlelight services. 5503 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. (803) 359-7770, ext. 13

SHANDON BAPTIST CHURCH:”An Evening in December,” Christmas worship celebration, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. carols, candlelight and communion. 5250 Forest Drive, Columbia. (803) 782-1300

SHANDON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:Birthday party for Jesus, 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m. children’s service, 8 and 11 p.m. candlelight communion service. 607 Woodrow St., Columbia. (803) 771-4408

ENON METHODIST CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 11:15 a.m. worship service. 2515 Percival Road, Columbia. (803) 609- 6602

LEXINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH:”Dr. Newhart’s Christmas Cure,” presented by the Young Musicians, 6 p.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve: 9:30 and 11 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m. evening service. 308 E. Main St., Lexington. (803) 359-4146

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, LEXINGTON:Musical production “Christmas is Jesus.” 7 p.m. today, 3 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. candlelight service. 415 Barr Road, Lexington. (803) 957-0686

SECOND CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH:”A Miracle on Mason Road” 4 p.m. Sunday. 1110 Mason Road, Columbia. Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. morning worship. (803) 714-9668

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD:”Through the Eyes of a Child,” junior choir music, children’s program, 6 p.m. Sunday. 1151 Alice Drive, Sumter. (803) 773-3817

SUBER-MARSHALL MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:The Chancel Choir will sing the Christmas Cantata “On Christmas Day” 11 a.m. Sunday. 3900 Live Oak St., Columbia. (803) 787-2497

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH:”Christmas on a Grand Scale,” a dual piano concert. 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. candlelight service. 2003 Charleston Highway, Cayce. (803) 791-0440

FAIR LAWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:”Born A Savior,” Christmas cantata, 9 a.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. service featuring a variety of instruments, including guitars, flute, cello and hammered dulcimer. 9203 Wilson Blvd., Columbia. (803) 754-2070

CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 9 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. Christmas Eve: 4 and 6 p.m., candlelight communion. Epiphany observed 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Dec. 31. 265 West Cheves St., Florence. (843) 662-3218

SPRING VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH:Carolina Christmas Celebration 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Christmas parade, marching band, dance, comedy and video to benefit Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals. Tickets are free but required for seating. Christmas Eve: 10:20 a.m. morning worship, 5 and 7 p.m. candlelight and communion services. 91 Polo Road, Columbia. (803) 736-0624

PALMETTO BAPTIST TEMPLE:”Old-Timers’ Preaching Meeting.” 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. 1510 S. Beltline Blvd., Columbia. (803) 787-6517

NEW EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH:”Crunk night” 7 p.m. Tuesday, featuring guest speaker Andre Martin. A pizza party will follow the worship service. 1236 Gregg St., Columbia. (803) 256-3984

THE HARVEST:Christmas concert with Bob Machalski and friends. 7:15 p.m. Wednesday. 4865 Sunset Blvd., Lexington. (803) 808-6373

ROSE HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m. candlelight service. 229 S. Saluda Ave., Columbia. (803) 771-6775

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION:Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. candlelight and communion service featuring the youth choir. 10:45 p.m. candlelight and holy communion with the chancel choir and accompanying strings and organ. 1301 12th St., Cayce. (803) 794-3312

MCGREGOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. children’s service, 7 p.m. communion service. Child care will be available for preschool-aged children. 6505 St. Andrews Road, Columbia. (803) 781-2391

NEW TESTAMENT BIBLE CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 10:30 a.m. service. Violin, piano, and guitar music performed by Rachel and Charley Webb of Orlando, Fla. 300 Sims Ave., Columbia. (803) 237-0769

WASHINGTON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Messiah singalong conducted by Lillian Quackenbush and accompanied by the S.C. Philharmonic Orchestra, the Columbia Choral Society, the Shandon Presbyterian Church Choir, the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Gallery Choir and the Washington Street United Methodist Church Sanctuary Choir. Scores will be available and special seating will be available for audience singers. 7 p.m. Monday. Christmas Eve: 9 and 11 a.m. morning worship, 5 p.m. candlelight service. 1401 Washington St., Columbia. (803) 727-5611

SHANDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:Love Feast service, including the sharing of sweet coffee and hot cross buns; music by the Chancel Choir, Bella Voce and a commissioned composition by Dick Goodwin. 7 tonight and Sunday. Christmas Eve: 8:45 and 11 a.m. worship services. Children’s service featuring live nativity and music by the children’s choirs at 5 p.m. Contemporary service with candlelighting and retelling of the Christmas story at 8 p.m. Communion and candlelight service with music by the Chancel Choir at 11 p.m. 3407 Devine St., Columbia. (803) 256-8383

RED BANK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 5 p.m. candlelight and communion service. 2909 Old Barnwell Road, Lexington. (803) 359-4071

POND BRANCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 9:30 a.m. Christmas cantata, “Shine on Us.” 5 p.m. candlelight service. 1913 Pond Branch Road, Columbia. (803) 657- 5481

LAKE WATEREE BAPTIST CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. “Gather at the Manger,” adult choir Christmas celebration. 5856 River Road, Ridgeway. (803) 337-2838

CHAPPELLE MEMORIAL AME CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 9:30 a.m. “No Room at the Ritz” Christmas play. 10:30 a.m. “Let Heaven and Nature Sing.” 1101 Pine St., Columbia. (803) 254-7911

ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 5 and 8 p.m. candlelight and communion service. Christmas Day: communion service, 10 a.m. 1416 Broad River Road, St. Andrews. (803) 772-6034

KILBOURNE PARK BAPTIST CHURCH:Christmas Eve: 11 a.m. worship, 5 p.m. candlelight and communion service. 4205 Kilbourne Road, Columbia. (803) 787-3371

Send information for the Matters of Faith weekly calendar to mesherman@thestate.com.Caption: (1) by FILE PHOTOGRAPHS/THE STATE – Jarrod Haning plays violin during a modern worship Christmas service at Shandon Baptist Church last Sunday. (2) – Tara Scheidt portrays Mary during the Christmas service at Shandon Baptist Church.