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Choir concert
What: Valencia Christian Center hosts a free candlelight holiday concert featuring holiday classics and new favorites. Hot cocoa will be provided by Williams-Sonoma.
When: 5 p.m. today
Where: The Patios at Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355
Contact: Westfield Concierge at (661) 287-9050 ext. 5

Martial arts classes
What: Sword of the Spirit Christian Ministries practices the team martial art of Tabikap. Group membership is free and Sword of the Spirit Christian Ministries encourages all above the age of 12 to participate.
When: Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Where: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Contact: www.sotscm.org/ or email Jeremy Meagher at jeremymeagher@live.com

Methodist Bible study
What: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church hosts its weekly lectionary Bible study, during which church members and visitors can read the Scripture in preparation for Sunday worship. Visitors welcome.
When: 8 a.m. Sundays
Where: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus 91350
Contact: (661) 297-3783 or www.scumc.org

Methodist service
What: On the fourth Sunday of Advent, Pastor Stan Fix will present words from John 1:9.The Friendly Valley Church Choir will present its annual Christmas Concert. The fourth Advent candle will be lit. All are welcome.
When: 10 a.m. Sunday
Where: Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist), 19246 Ave. of the Oaks, Newhall 91321
Contact: (661) 251-1311

Unitarian service
What: In “Have an Awesome Christmas, Dude,” Music Director Scott Roewe leads a celebration with music and a sharing of personal holiday stories.
When: 10:30 a.m. on Sunday
Where: 22900 Market St., Newhall 91321
Contact: uuofscv.org

‘Blue Christmas’ service
What: Friendly Valley Community Church hosts a “Blue Service” service featuring an uplifting message by Pastor Stan Fix. All are welcome.
When: 4 p.m. on Tuesday
Where: 19246, Ave. of the Oaks,
Newhall 91321
Contact: (661) 251-1311

Menorah Lighting
What: Congregation Beth Shalom, Chabad of SCV and Temple Beth Ami host a community Menorah lighting. Cantor Kenny Ellis will perform from his big band Hanukkah CD.
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 W. Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355
Contact: Temple Beth Ami at (661) 255-6410

Interdenominational study
What: Joy of Living Bible Study is an evangelical and interdenominational Bible study for women. All are welcome to join women in an interdenominational, in-depth study of God’s word in an informal, small-group setting. Child care available.
When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Where: Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copperhill Drive, Santa Clarita 91350
Contact: Fran Padgett at (661) 254-1039 or fpadgett231@gmail.com

Church programs
What: Open Door Ministries launches its new programs. The church is sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and supported by the Episcopal and United Methodist churches.
When: Thursdays: noon Bible study with topic “How the Bible came to be”; 1:30 p.m. pain management support group; 2:45 p.m. Prayer and Healing Ministry with Pastor Christine Buma; 3:30 p.m. intergenerational choir with musician Tommy Osuna; Sunday worships at 10:45 a.m.
Where: 3808 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 93225
Contact: (661) 242-3667 or 1opendoorministries@gmail.com

Drive-through living nativity
What: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church hosts a drive-through Living Nativity scene chronicling the story of Christmas. Free.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. today and Sunday
Where: SCUMC, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus 91350
Contact: Church office at (661) 297-3783

‘The Grumpy Shepherd’
What: The Children’s Christmas Pagaent of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church hosts “The Grump Shepherd” and family worship. Childcare provided.
When: 5 p.m. on Dec. 24
Where: 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus 91350
Contact: (661) 297-3783

South Valley Church
Christmas Eve
What: South Valley Church hosts Christmas Eve candlelight service.
When: 5 p.m. on Dec. 24
Where: 24551 Valley Street, Santa Clarita 91321
Contact: (661) 259-1515 or www.southvalleyonline.org

Baptist service
What: Santa Clarita Baptist Church hosts a Candlelight Christmas Eve service.
When: 7 p.m. on Dec. 24
Where: 27249 Luther Drive, Canyon Country 91351
Contact: (661) 252-2282

Methodist Christmas Eve
service
What: Santa Clarita United Methodist Church hosts a candlelight Christmas Eve worship. Childcare provided.
When: 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Dec. 24
Where: 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus 91350
Contact: (661) 297-3783

Calvary Christmas
celebration
What: Calvary Lutheran celebrates the birth of the Lord with a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day service. The Christmas Eve service will include a children’s service with song and hand chimes. On Christmas, the church will offer a song and scripture service, also with hand chimes. All are welcome.
When: 7 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. on Dec. 25
Where: Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 19554 Calla Way, Canyon Country 91351 
Contact: (661) 252-2697; CalvaryLutheranSCV.org

South Valley Christmas
service
What: South Valley Church hosts its Christmas service.
When: 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 25
Where: 24551 Valley Street, Santa Clarita 91321
Contact: (661) 259-1515 or www.southvalleyonline.org

Grace Baptist Christmas
services
What: Grace Baptist Church hosts Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. Child care available for four years and under.
When: 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Dec. 24; 10:45 a.m. on Dec. 25
Where: 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita 91390
Contact: (661) 296-8737

Grace Baptist New Year’s services
What: Grace Baptist Church hosts New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day services. Child care available for four years and under.
When: 5:30 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. services on Dec. 31; 10:45 a.m. on Jan. 1
Where: 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita 91390
Contact: (661) 296-8737