Religion Notebook: South Hill tree lighting Sunday
Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., will present its second annual South Hill Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday.
The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with music from Val and the Basement Jazz Trio. There will be crafts for all ages until 6 p.m., when everyone will gather for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. A bagpiper will play “Amazing Grace,” and there will be a short program with Christmas singing.
The ceremony will be followed by refreshments in the church fellowship hall.
Information: (509) 747-4755.
Messiah concert
First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St., will present its annual Messiah Concert and Community Sing-along on Sunday.
If you want to sing, there is a pre-concert rehearsal at 2:30 p.m. Singers should arrive at 2:15 p.m. to review the score and grab a seat.
For those who just want to listen, the concert starts at 4 p.m., but the church recommends arriving early because seating is limited.
For information, call (509) 747-1058.
Christmas choral concert
First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd., will present “An Evening in December” Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
The concert will feature a 40-voice choir, Ross Walters on the saxophone and flute, a children’s choir and soloists.
Tickets are free but need to be picked up at the church office in advance.