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Concerts
"Rejoice! It's Christmas!," musical, 7 p.m. Friday and Dec. 6 and 7, Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka. Free tickets at Bosley Tire Store, Perfect Peace, ibcwichita.com and at the door. Toys accepted for Toys for Tots. Child care for infants through age 4.
"I'll Be Home for Christmas," musical, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Dec. 6, Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. Free.
Christmas Concert, with David Josefiak and Teresa Kirkendoll, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Trinity Episcopal Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado. Free.
Dennis Family 25th Annual Christmas Concert, 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Tabernacle Bible Church, 1817 N. Volutsia. Offering.
Stan Kenton Christmas Carol Concert by The Christmas Brass, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Hillside Christian Church, 8330 E. Douglas. Free.
Fundraisers
Cookie caper, cookies and candy by the pound, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Kechi United Methodist Church, 4533 E. 61st St. North, Kechi.
Winterfest, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. Free. Crafts, bake sale, silent auction.
Indian Tacos, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Wichita Indian United Methodist Church, 1111 N. Meridian. Cost $5. Delivery available on orders of five or more. Call 316-351-7515.
Cookies by the pound and other baked goods for sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 13, Faith United Church of Christ, 2135 W. 13th St.
St. Nicholas Cookie Fair, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Trinity Episcopal Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado. Cookies by the pound, baked goods, pecans, James Avery silver jewelry.
Speakers
Eckankar discussion and spiritual exercise, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Hutchinson Public Library, 901 N. Main, Hutchinson.
Introduction to Zen Meditation, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Southwind Sangha, 7202 E. 21st St. Free. Information, 316-612-0826.
Special events
Crossroads Light to Life two-year celebration, 6 p.m. today at the church, 16th Street and North Emporia, followed by chili feed and concert by Delmar and The Vision. Offering. Information, 316-461-6603.
Lonnie Frisbee, "Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher," Emmy-winning documentary, 7 p.m. Saturday, Mosaic, 902 George Washington Blvd. Details, 316-305-0491 or www.mosaicwichita.org.
Advent Suppers and Services, meal 6:15 p.m., service 7 p.m. Wednesday and Dec. 10 and 17, Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N Hillside.
Signing by Nancy Mehl, author of "Cozy in Kansas," Dec. 6 at Perfect Peace, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 604 N. Tyler Road, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at 2020 N. Woodlawn.
Parents' Day Out and family breakfast, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6, Pine Valley Christian Church, 5620 E. 21st St. Lunch, crafts and games for children 3 to 11 years. Free; registration and parental release form required. Call 316-685-2421 by Dec. 1.
Blue Christmas Service, for those who feel a sense of loss at the holidays, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 6770 E. 34th St. North. Refreshments following. Information, 316-683-5538.
Book release party and signing by Jesse Graber, illustrator of Project Play children's books, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, Faith and Life Bookstore, 724 N Main, Newton Refreshments
Gospel Chuckwagon Supper with Riders of the Cross, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Prairie Rose, 15231 S.W. Parallel Road, Benton. Gates open 5 p.m. for train and wagon rides and cowboy movies. Tickets $25, $15 for children ages 6-12, $5 children 3-5, free for 2 and under. Reservations required; call 316-778-2121.
Making Christmas Perfect, 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 8, Westlink Christian Church, 2001 N. Maize Road. Open to all women. Take three dozen cookies if desired for cookie exchange.
Christmas Extravaganza Banquet, by Lord's Ladies, 6 p.m. Dec. 9, Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road. Speakers will be David and Kim Welch. Tickets $12. Reservations, 316-688-4400.
The Road to Bethlehem, 40-minute indoor walking tours through scenes with live actors portraying the Christmas story, Dec. 11-14, Vineyard Church, 2020 E. Blake. Tours every 15 minutes 6 to 9 p.m. Donation. Free coffee and cocoa. Details or group reservations, 316-263-8463 or www.rtbwichita.com.
No Room at the Inn, display of 350 nativities, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14, St. Mary School gym, 618 N. Derby, Derby. Raffle. Free admission; donations accepted for Anthony Family Shelter.
Children's Christmas program, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N. Hillside.
Holiday Splendor Brunch, for all women,9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Dec. 19, Rolling Hills Country Club, 223 S. Westlink. Cost $11. Reservations, Emma, 316-942-0316.
Christmas Eve services with candlelighting and communion, 5:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 24, Christ Lutheran Church, 5356 N Hillside.
Free hot meals, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Whole Truth Ministries, 411 S. Martinson. Dine in or carry out.
Items must be events other than regular worship services. Publication is not guaranteed. Send to Religion Calendar, P.O. Box 820, Wichita 67201; fax to 316-268-6627; or e-mail sshaw@wichitaeagle.com by 5 p.m. Tu
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