Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. Pancake and sausage breakfast before visiting with St. Nicholas in the sanctuary, with movie on St. Nicholas, Sat., Dec. 13, seating between 8-10 a.m. $8 ages 12 to adult; $5 children ages 3-11; free for children under 3. Benefits EUMC missions. Each family asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy donation to Toys For Tots. Registration at 301-725-5200, eumclaurel@comcast.net. Children's Christmas pageant, Sun., Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.

Christmas cantata "Magnify" -- Living Hope Church of God choir, Sat., Dec. 13 and Sun., Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at 613 Montgomery St. Celebrate the birth of Jesus as the choir takes you on a unique journey to Bethlehem. 301-497-6424.

Living Nativity -- Sat., Dec. 13 and Sun., Dec. 14, 6:30-8 p.m., front lawn, Community United Methodist Church of Maryland City, 300 Brock Bridge Road. Stop by and talk with Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph, shepherds, wise men and angels. Refreshments in Church Friendship Hall. 301-725-4918.

Saint-Saens "Oratorio de Noel" -- Sanctuary choir at Laurel Presbyterian Church, 7610 Old Sandy Spring Road, Sun., Dec. 14, 11 a.m. Directed by Matthew Salomon, with guests from Chesapeake Chorale, soloists and full orchestra. 301-776-6665.

Christmas concert -- Music Ministry of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 7607 Sandy Spring Road, Sun., Dec. 14, 5 p.m. Music of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany by senior choir, Jubilation, contemporary ensemble and JoyBells handbell choir. Begins with candle lighting, inspired by Compassionate Friends worldwide lighting of candles in honor of all children who have died. Freewill offering taken for LARS. Reception follows. 301-725-1666.

Christmas concert --Sun., Dec. 21, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. Cantata "The Black Nativity," featuring music from the African American traditions about the birth of Jesus. 301-725-5200, eumclaurel@comcast.net.

Longest Night worship service -- Sun., Dec. 21, 6 p.m., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. For people having a hard time feeling joyful as they prepare for Christmas. Hear and share prayers, scripture and music. Refreshments and fellowship time following service. 301-725-5200, eumclaurel@comcast.net.

Christmas concert -- Our Savior Lutheran Church, 13611 Laurel-Bowie Road, celebrates the season with a concert on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Program includes music for choir, brass, handbells, strings and sing-along carols. Childcare provided. Reception follows. Audience is asked to bring an offering of a non-perishable food item for Elizabeth House. 301-776-7670.

The Weary World Rejoices -- Christmas Eve worship services, Wed., Dec. 24, 4 p.m. family service; 8 p.m. candlelight service with Praise Band; 10 p.m. candlelight service with brass quartet, hand bells and choir, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 10755 Scaggsville Road. 301-725-5200, eumclaurel@comcast.net.

ESL and U.S. citizenship -- Free English as a Second Language and U.S. citizenship classes, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m., and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 15000 First Baptist Lane. 301-725-1688.

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