Chesterton
Liberty Bible Church: 824 North Calumet Ave. — Liberty Bible Church has Faithful Fitness for women on Mondays and Fridays. Faithful Fitness is an exercise class for women with two different classes offered — basic and modified. The cost is $2 per class. For more information, call 219-878-8700.
Truth North Training Stables: 927 N. County Road 150 West — True North Training Stables will have a “Deck the Stalls & Cookie Walk” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13. The event is $10 per family to decorate, cookies will be sold for $10 and $15 per box, and those in attendance can get a photo with Santa for $10. All proceeds go to the ministry, which seeks to bring hope, affirm, mentor, and bring purpose to others through their love of the Lord and use of horses. For more information, visit https://shorturl.at/qsLKj.
Crown Point
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Dr. — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have Blessings of the Bambinelli at 4 p.m. Dec. 13, and 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14. The Blessing of the Bambinelli references the small figures of baby Jesus in Nativity scenes. Those with bambinellis are invited to bring them to Mass to receive a blessing.
Gary
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments afterward in the Fellowship Hall.
Griffith
Griffith First Christian Church: 202 W. Pine St. — Griffith First Christian Church will have a Christmas Eve celebration Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The service will end with a candle lighting. To RSVP, visit https://shorturl.at/SSsmO.
Hammond
Faith United Church of Christ: 3030 175th St. — Faith United Church of Christ holds its worship service at 10 a.m. on Sundays, followed by fellowship and coffee.
Regeneration Church: 6851 New Hampshire Ave. — “Glory Live: A Night of Worship with Michael E. Gould” will take place at Regeneration Church from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 13. The event will feature live performances from the “Glory Live” album, community workshop, prayer and praise, special guest worship leaders and musicians and more. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glory-live-a-night-of-worship-with-michael-e-gould-tickets-1963812514094.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 5304 Hohman Ave. — Saint Joseph Catholic Church will have “Donut Sunday” on the last Sunday of every month after the 9 a.m. Mass. Free coffee and donuts are provided at the church hall.
Merrillville
Diocese of Gary Office: 9292 Broadway — The Diocese will be accepting donations hats, scarves and gloves for the Caps for Kids campaign at its Merrillville office through January. The Diocese is assisting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Gary, to collect new or handmade hats, scarves and gloves. Checks can also be mailed to “Caps for Kids,” c/o St. Vincent de Paul, 2714 169th St., Hammond, IN 46323. For more information, call (219) 769-9292, ext. 88251.
Our Lady of Queen of Martyrs – South Campus: 8303 Taft St. — Join Bishop Robert J. McClory in celebrating Simbang Gabi at 4 p.m. on December 20. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Christmas tradition of nine days of Masses during the Christmas season. A reception will follow the Mass.
Munster
Carmelite Banquet Hall: 1628 Ridge Road — St. Mary Catholic Church and St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church will have a Pause & Prepare advent retreat from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. The cost of the retreat is $50 per person and includes lunch. For more information, call 219-663-2201.
Family Christian Center: 340 45th St — Family Christian Center will host an adaptation of the book “A Christmas Carol,” “Scrooge! A Bah-Humbug Musical” at 6 p.m. Dec. 13. To get tickets, visit https://shorturl.at/G8oAk.
St. Thomas More Church: 8501 Calumet Ave. — Monsignor Weis Council 10596 Knights of Columbus will hold its annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale beginning Nov. 28. Hours are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Those who are interested can walk the tree lot to find their perfect tree, and treats are available for kids. Proceeds support local charities, and orders are cash or check only.
St. John
St. John the Evangelist: 10701 Olcott Ave. — St. John the Evangelist Parish will have its December Family Rosary for Life Prayer Service from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Dec. 13. After the prayer service, attendees are welcome to stay for coffee, juice, fellowship, and food.
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