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Compiled by Erica Batten

Myers Park United Methodist

Concert: The Adults Plus! concert for ages 55 and older will be at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19. A meal follows for $5. Meal reservations: 704-376-5520 ext. 5200. 1501 Queens Road. www.mpumc.org.

St. John Neumann Catholic

Mass: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, 7 p.m. Dec. 12. 8451 Idlewild Road. www.4sjnc.org.

St. Matthew Catholic

Symposium: Join us for a viewing of the Rev. Robert Barron’s television series “Catholicism.” Monthly meetings will include video and small-group discussion. The Rev. Thomas Kessler will lead the next session, “Mary, the Mother of God.” 7-9 p.m. Dec. 13. 8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. www.stmatthewcatholic.org.

Sharon United Methodist

Musical celebration: Come celebrate “The Hope of Christmas” with an upbeat collection of celebration songs and seasonal favorites. 7 p.m. Dec. 16. 4411 Sharon Road. 704-366-9166.

St. Gabriel Catholic

Performance: The Worth School Choir of West Sussex, England, will present a program of Christmas music. 7 p.m. Dec. 15. 3016 Providence Road. www.stgabrielchurch.org.

Temple Israel

Hanukkah candle lighting: During this joyous festival of rededication, we will have candle lighting after Minyan. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15.

Hanukkah Shabbat service: Shabbat service and dinner for families with young children. 5:45 p.m. Dec. 14.

Hanukkah family dance: Men’s Club father-daughter dance. Bring the whole family. $25 per parent-child pair; $10 for each extra child. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 15. www.templeisraelnc.org.

Grace United Methodist

Christmas cantata: The adult choir will present Joseph Martin’s “Canticle of Joy” with additional music by the Grace Notes handbell choir. A reception will follow. 4:30 p.m. Dec. 16. 737 E. Woodlawn Road. 704-523-5052.

Sardis Presbyterian

Special service: “A Service of Hope and Remembrance” for those who have lost a loved one. Lay counselors and pastors will be available after the service. 7 p.m. Dec. 12. 6100 Sardis Road. www.sardis.org.

Pineville United Methodist

Service: The music ministry, featuring the combined chancel choir, praise team and guest musicians, will present special Christmas music for the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services on Dec. 16. 110 S. Polk St., Pineville. 704-889-2022; www.pinevilleumc.org.

Quail Hollow Presbyterian

Live nativity: Experience Christmas at our live Nativity, offered as a gift to the community by the children and youth of the church. 6 and 7 p.m. Dec. 15-16. 8801 Park Road. 704-554-5714.

Holy Yoga

Yoga classes: Gentle yoga at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, level 1 and 2 at 10:45 a.m. Wednesdays in Ligon Hall at Carmel Presbyterian, 2048 Carmel Road. A varied class will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. kristiner@holyyoga.net.