Faith calendar
Advertiser Staff
Events listed below are free or accept an unspecified donation unless otherwise noted.
"Citywide Christmas Eve Service," annual musical presentation by members of the Honolulu Symphony and church choirs, plus a talk by Dan Chun, 6 and 8 p.m. today, Hawai'i Convention Center. 532-1111.
24th annual Live Nativity, outdoor re-enactment of the first Christmas with costumed actors and live animals, show repeats each half hour, 7-10 p.m. today and tomorrow, Wai'oli Gardens, 2950 Manoa Road; presented by The Salvation Army, using taped narration of the Christmas story. 988-2136.
"When Only a Miracle Will Do: A Christmas Story," dramatic presentation of hope and unconditional love, 7 p.m. today World of Life Christian Center, 544 Queen St.; repeats 6 p.m. tomorrow; childcare provided. 528-4044.
" ... Through the eyes of a child," 9 a.m. tomorrow, New Hope Mililani, Mililani High School Gymnasium; repeats at 4 p.m. with additional special music. 621-9363.
"What Is a Savior? One Shinshu View," talk by Carl Becker, 9 a.m. tomorrow, Moiliili Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. 949-1659.
"Shalom," Christmas musical presented by the Sunday School children, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Apostolic Faith Church. 847-5902.
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
All services will be held tomorrow.
Grace Bible Church Kapolei, "God Is Closer Than You Think," 5-6:30 p.m., Mauka Lani Elementary School Cafeteria. 674-4225.
Christ Lutheran Church of Mililani, special music, handbell choir and communion service, 5:30, 7:30 and 11 p.m., 95-1361 Meheula Parkway. 623-9229.
Christmas Eve in Hawai'i Kai, five churches: Hope Chapel Hawai'i Kai, Hawai'i Kai Community Church, Hawai'i Kai United Church of Christ, Harbor Church Grace and Community Church, gather for singing, dance and celebration, 6 p.m., Kokohead Elementary School. 386-9328.
Hope United Methodist Church, "Candlelight, Carols and the Christ Child," musical presentation by the church's children and youth, 6 p.m., 51-558 Kamehameha Highway, Ka'a'awa. 220-3130.
Kalihi Union Church, "Forever Gloria," drama group and the adult and children's choirs joined by Sherman Andrus present Christmas carols, 6 p.m., 2214 N. King St. 841-7022.
Sunset Beach Christian Church, 6 p.m., 59-578 Kamehameha Highway, Hale'iwa. 638-0019.
Unity Church of Hawaii, carols, presentation of the Christmas story and special music by Connie Kissinger, 6 and 8 p.m., 3608 Diamond Head Circle. 735-4436.
First Christian Church of Honolulu, 7 p.m., 1516 Kewalo St., Makiki. 521-3500.
First Assembly of God, carols and communion service, 7 p.m., 3400 Moanalua Road. 836-2300.
Manoa Valley Church, 7 p.m., 2728 Huapala St. 988-3271.
Nu'uanu Congregational Church, 7 p.m., 2651 Pali Highway. 595-3935.
Calvary Church, "Go Tell It on the Mountain ... Jesus Christ Is Born," Christmas songs and hymns, 10 p.m., 45-435 Aumoku St., Kane'ohe. 247-2733.
Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Faith Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.