New Life Quartet to perform at LifeSpring Covenant Church
The New Life Quartet will present a Christmas concert at 6-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at LifeSpring Covenant Church, 743 S. Dotsero Drive, Loveland.
The concert will focus on the birth of Christ with songs including “Mary Did You Know,” “O Holy Night” and more.
Admission is free.
For details, call 970-667-4730 or email NewLifeQuartet@comcast.net.
Calvary Church Derby Hill to hold Christmas Festival
A Christmas Festival will be held at 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec.10, at Calvary Church Derby Hill, 207 19th St. SE, Loveland.
Big-Time Music will play favorite Christmas songs and carols, and there will be crafts, games, cookie decorating and more.
Everyone is welcome to join and help usher in the Christmas season
Admission is free.
For details, call 970-669-0236, email derbyhilloffice@thecalvary.org or visit bit.ly/3ArbkNB.
Latter-day Saints set up Giving Machines
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will once again offer Giving Machines to help people contribute to charity at the holidays.
President Doug Laws, of the Loveland Colorado Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, his wife Lori and their daughter Sydney recently went to Denver to visit the Light the World Giving Machines.
“There were so many things to choose from,” Lori Laws said in the release. “After a big discussion, we chose to donate to two that focused on mental health, along with donating a couple of ducks. It is so ingenious and easy to use.”
Denver is one of 25 cities around the world where the bright, red machines are stationed. In Denver, donations given through the Giving Machines will benefit five local charities and three international charities, including Precious Child, Doctors Care, Habitat for Humanity Denver, Metro Caring, Village Exchange Center, iDE Global, Mentors International and Water for People.
One hundred percent of donations will be used to buy the items donors select. Administrative costs, including credit card fees and machine costs, etc., are covered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Receipts will be available by text or email.
The four Denver Giving Machines are located at Writer Square at the corner of Larimer and 15th Street. The machines will operate around the clock, with volunteers there to assist between noon and 8 p.m. The machines will be open until New Year’s.
To learn more about the Light the World Giving Machines, visit givingmachinesdenver.org or Facebook at Giving Machines Denver.
Christmas service listings
To have your church’s Christmas service schedule listed in Faith Briefs, email the information to news@reporter-herald.com by noon Wednesday, Dec. 14, to appear in Dec. 16 Faith Briefs, or by noon Wednesday, Dec. 21, to appear in Dec. 23 Faith Briefs.
Faith Calendar
Advent Sermon Series — “The Four Emotions of Christmas”: 9:30 a.m. Sundays during Advent, First Baptist Church, 1003 W. Sixth St., Loveland. The series is drawn from a recently released book, “The Four Emotions of Christmas,” by Bob Lepine, about the highs and lows of the season. Call 970-667-4418, email fbcloveland@gmail.com or visit fbcloveland.org.
Holy Places for the Holidays Tour: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, starting at First Presbyterian Church (south lawn), 531 S. College Ave., Fort Collins. Historic Larimer County tour will visit mid-20th century churches near downtown Fort Collins. Free and open to the public. No reservations needed. Check group’s website or Facebook page around 10 a.m. Dec. 3 for any weather cancellations. Website: bit.ly/3U24GEK.
Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 745 E. Fifth St., Loveland. The service theme is “A Box Full of Darkness.” As the darkest night of the year approaches, join Ministerial Intern clare hammoor and collaborative musician Teresa Helmers for a deeper look at outrage, sorrow and hope, and the gifts they offer. Website: namaquauu.org.
This column is open to Loveland-area churches and church groups. Email news@reporter-herald.com by Wednesday for inclusion in the Faith Briefs, which runs on Fridays.
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