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The spirit of Christmas will fill the air in downtown Geneva as St. Mark’s Episcopal Church hosts back-to-back holiday events that bring the community together through music and storytelling.
Carols in the Chapel: Celebrate the Season During the Geneva Christmas Walk
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church warmly invites the community to experience the joy of the season at “Carols in the Chapel” on Thursday, December 5, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This special evening of Christmas music and fellowship will take place in the church’s beautiful historic chapel, offering a peaceful and inspiring pause amid the festivities of the Geneva Christmas Walk.
Guests are invited to step inside, warm up, and join in singing beloved Christmas carols led by talented musicians and singers from the St. Mark’s Episcopal community. Whether you stay for a few songs or the entire evening, you’ll be welcomed with the warmth and joy that make this season so special.
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
A Timeless Tale Comes to Life: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Presents “A Christmas Carol”
This holiday season, the congregation and community of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invite you to journey back to Victorian England for a special performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 6th, from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. in the Main Church Sanctuary.
With a cast of 19 talented parishioners and community members, dressed in authentic 19th-century costumes, this heartwarming adaptation captures the spirit of Dickens’ beloved Christmas classic. Audiences will follow the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of compassion, generosity, and joy through his encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
This one-night-only performance will blend theatrical storytelling with the warmth and reverence of the Christmas season. Families, friends, and community members of all ages are encouraged to attend and share in this celebration of hope and renewal.
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
For more information, visit stmarks-geneva.org or contact the church at [email protected] or 630-232-0133.
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