Get ready to celebrate the Christmas season as we open our doors to the Village Christmas Market, Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10am-3pm.
Bring your family and friends to Garden Spot Village for a day filled with fun activities for the whole family. Shop our stores and Makers Market. Then make a special visit to the Train Room and Wood Shop. For more information visit gsc.gl/christmasmarket

Join us for our second annual Holiday Vendor Event! We will be hosting this year’s craft, bake, and decor sale at Timber Ridge Animal Sanctuary in Spring Grove.
Our Vendors include an array of wood art, jewelry, homemade baked goods, crocheted items, crafts, home decor, holiday gifts, skin care, and much much more!
There will be complimentary snacks and small refreshments as well as several door prizes! Please reach out if you are interested in joining as a vendor!

ECOB to Host Christmas Services at Church and Whistle Stop in Downtown Ephrata.

All are welcome to celebrate Christmas on December 24 & 25, 2022 with Ephrata Church of the Brethren at three services on Christmas Eve, including one outdoors in downtown Ephrata, and one on Christmas Day. See the full schedule and description of events below to know where to join in the celebration of Jesus’ birth with your family and others in the Ephrata community.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES:
3:00 pm Children’s Services at ECOB (201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata) – Families are welcome to join us for a kid focused service featuring our ECOBKIDS sharing the Christmas story through drama and storytelling and candle lighting.

5:00 pm Classic Service at ECOB (201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata) – Our classic service will feature multiple special music offerings, Christmas hymns, and candle lighting. Come at 4:45 pm for 15 mins of Christmas Carol singing as well.

7:00 pm Outdoor Service at the Ephrata Whistle Stop (16 E Main St, Ephrata) – The whole Ephrata community is welcome downtown at the Ephrata Whistle Stop for an outdoor service featuring music led by ECOB’s praise band, Christmas cookies and drinks, heaters, and candle lighting.

CHRISTMAS DAY EVENT:
10:00 am Christmas Day Service at ECOB (201 Crescent Ave, Ephrata) – Celebrate Christ’s birth with us on Christmas morning at one service featuring baptisms, a special musical event with ECOB staff and their families, and a Christmas gift for each individual or family.

For more information, email info@ecob.church or call us at 717.733.1229.

Christmas Eve at Petra has become a family tradition you won’t want to miss! On Saturday, December 24, we’d love to see you and your family at our 5 or 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Program where we will be celebrating the coming of our Prince of Peace. This year’s program will feature the Christmas story told through video, string ensemble, engaging storytelling, a carol sing-along, and glow stick lighting. It’s a fun program the whole family will enjoy! Invite your loved ones by sharing our event on your Facebook or Instagram page!

No childcare will be offered.

The community is also invited to our Sunday morning Christmas service on December 25 at 10 a.m. Lead Pastor Brian Coles will be bringing a special Christmas message as we reflect on the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Faith United Methodist Church will be hosting The Lancaster AARP Chorus for a Christmas concert on Friday December 16th at 2:00 p.m. at 1290 Fruitville Pike, Lititz PA. (Entrance off of Koser Road)

The Lancaster AARP Chorus was founded in 1983. This talented group of singers are all volunteers who happen to be in their 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and ’90s! They perform two seasons: One in December, performing both sacred and secular holiday music, and one in May performing fun patriotic music and show tunes. Their artistic director and accompanist is Phyllis Strittmater, and co-conductors are Lucy Esbenshade and Phyllis Miller. They are based out of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.

This concert is open to the public with admissions being a free will offering. Please call ahead, if able, to reserve a seat, as seating is limited. Pay at the door. Light refreshments will be served after the concert.

We hope you will join us for this exciting event! For any questions please contact the Faith United Methodist Church office at 717-560-0321 or visit us at www.faithumc.us

All are invited to join us for a family friendly Christmas celebration on Saturday, December 3rd at Manor Church from 6-8PM. We will have Christmas caroling, snacks, crafts + games, and MORE!

Join our Westminster musicians and adult choirs for a glorious night of Christmas music, Scriptures, preaching, and worship! Our nine lessons and carols feature the settings arranged by Alice Parker.

The Red Caboose Motel is thrilled to bring back live entertainment this holiday season on Friday nights!
Kick off your Christmas Season with the sounds of local singing sensation Perfect Harmony, performing live before a limited crowd at the intimate Red Caboose Motel Train Barn. Also, get a sneak peek of our gorgeous event space, The Barn at Paradise Station, opening in 2023!

Tickets are required and are $25.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony features Lancaster County area favorites Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett, and Sarah Poague, singing stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday sacred and secular classics in three-part PERFECT HARMONY. “Perfect” for the entire family.

Featuring the Perfect Harmony Band: Katrina King on piano, Mark Butzer on bass/sax, Jim Martin on percussion and Brad Barkdoll on acoustic guitar. Special appearance by Oliver Zimmerman.

Original Staging and Choreography by Andrea McCormick (American Music Theatre). Written by Perfect Harmony. Produced by LeeP Productions. Concert sponsored by State Farm of Strasburg.

Location Information: The Train Barn at The Red Caboose Motel, 312 Paradise, Lane, Ronks, PA. Please park in main lot and follow signs. There will be attendants to direct you. THIS LOCATION REQUIRES THE USE OF STAIRS and is an intimate setting. Hot chocolate, light refreshments, and Perfect Harmony merchandise will be available for purchase.

PERFECT HARMONY is a dynamic vocal trio specializing in storytelling through music and based out of Lancaster, PA. Vocalists are friends Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett, and Sarah Poague. With an impressive combined experience, they are known for their stunning vocal blend and stellar harmonies in original arrangements, accompanied with live piano and even accapella. They sing all styles of music from folk to Broadway to gospel, and have performed at beautiful venues across Lancaster County, like the historic Star Barn in Elizabethtown, as well as having sung the National Anthem for the Lancaster Barnstormers, and the distinct honor of representing Then Sings My Soul: Beloved Hymns & Songs Inspired by the Ministry of Billy Graham at Dollywood Theme Park and the DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN and The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ. Most recently, they had the honor of opening for Larry Gatlin of Gatlin Brothers Fame. They feel grateful for the opportunity to share their gift of music with people from all walks of life, and hope to encourage and inspire with every performance.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony runs November 21-December 29th. For a complete schedule, please visit www.weareperfectharmony.com.

The Red Caboose Motel is thrilled to bring back live entertainment this holiday season on Friday nights!
Kick off your Christmas Season with the sounds of local singing sensation Perfect Harmony, performing live before a limited crowd at the intimate Red Caboose Motel Train Barn. Also, get a sneak peek of our gorgeous event space, The Barn at Paradise Station, opening in 2023!

Tickets are required and are $25.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony features Lancaster County area favorites Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett, and Sarah Poague, singing stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday sacred and secular classics in three-part PERFECT HARMONY. “Perfect” for the entire family.

Featuring the Perfect Harmony Band: Katrina King on piano, Mark Butzer on bass/sax, Jim Martin on percussion and Brad Barkdoll on acoustic guitar. Special appearance by Oliver Zimmerman.

Original Staging and Choreography by Andrea McCormick (American Music Theatre). Written by Perfect Harmony. Produced by LeeP Productions. Concert sponsored by State Farm of Strasburg.

Location Information: The Train Barn at The Red Caboose Motel, 312 Paradise, Lane, Ronks, PA. Please park in main lot and follow signs. There will be attendants to direct you. THIS LOCATION REQUIRES THE USE OF STAIRS and is an intimate setting. Hot chocolate, light refreshments, and Perfect Harmony merchandise will be available for purchase.

PERFECT HARMONY is a dynamic vocal trio specializing in storytelling through music and based out of Lancaster, PA. Vocalists are friends Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett, and Sarah Poague. With an impressive combined experience, they are known for their stunning vocal blend and stellar harmonies in original arrangements, accompanied with live piano and even accapella. They sing all styles of music from folk to Broadway to gospel, and have performed at beautiful venues across Lancaster County, like the historic Star Barn in Elizabethtown, as well as having sung the National Anthem for the Lancaster Barnstormers, and the distinct honor of representing Then Sings My Soul: Beloved Hymns & Songs Inspired by the Ministry of Billy Graham at Dollywood Theme Park and the DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN and The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ. Most recently, they had the honor of opening for Larry Gatlin of Gatlin Brothers Fame. They feel grateful for the opportunity to share their gift of music with people from all walks of life, and hope to encourage and inspire with every performance.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony runs November 21-December 29th. For a complete schedule, please visit www.weareperfectharmony.com.

LeeP Productions, LLC is pleased to present an original holiday concert experience: Christmas in Perfect Harmony! The program features Lancaster County area favorites Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett and Sarah Poague, singing stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday sacred and secular classics in three-part PERFECT HARMONY. “Perfect” for the entire family, and sure to be an unforgettable part of your holiday season!

Featuring the Perfect Harmony Band: Katrina King on piano, Mark Butzer on bass/sax, Jim Martin on percussion, and Brad Barkdoll on acoustic guitar. Special appearance by Oliver Zimmerman.

A free-will offering will be accepted.

Original Staging and Choreography by Andrea McCormick (American Music Theatre). Written by Perfect Harmony. Produced by LeeP Productions. Concert sponsored by State Farm of Strasburg.

PERFECT HARMONY is a dynamic vocal trio specializing in storytelling through music and based out of Lancaster, PA. Vocalists are friends Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett and Sarah Poague. With an impressive combined experience, they are known for their stunning vocal blend and stellar harmonies in original arrangements, accompanied with live piano and even accapella. They sing all styles of music from folk to Broadway to gospel, and have performed at beautiful venues across Lancaster County like the historic Star Barn in Elizabethtown, as well as having sung the National Anthem for the Lancaster Barnstormers, and the distinct honor of representing Then Sings My Soul: Beloved Hymns & Songs Inspired by the Ministry of Billy Graham at Dollywood Theme Park and the DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN and The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ. Most recently, they had the honor of opening for Larry Gatlin of Gatlin Brothers Fame. They feel grateful for the opportunity to share their gift of music with people from all walks of life, and hope to encourage and inspire with every performance.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony runs November 21-December 29. For a complete schedule, please visit www.weareperfectharmony.com.

LeeP Productions, LLC is pleased to present an original holiday concert experience: Christmas in Perfect Harmony! The program features Lancaster County area favorites Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett and Sarah Poague, singing stunning original arrangements of favorite holiday sacred and secular classics in three-part PERFECT HARMONY. “Perfect” for the entire family, and sure to be an unforgettable part of your holiday season!

Featuring the Perfect Harmony Band: Katrina King on piano, Mark Butzer on bass/sax, Jim Martin on percussion, and Brad Barkdoll on acoustic guitar. Special appearance by Oliver Zimmerman.

A free-will offering will be accepted.

Original Staging and Choreography by Andrea McCormick (American Music Theatre). Written by Perfect Harmony. Produced by LeeP Productions. Concert sponsored by State Farm of Strasburg.

PERFECT HARMONY is a dynamic vocal trio specializing in storytelling through music and based out of Lancaster, PA. Vocalists are friends Ric Zimmerman, Kat Prickett, and Sarah Poague. With an impressive combined experience, they are known for their stunning vocal blend and stellar harmonies in original arrangements, accompanied with live piano and even accapella. They sing all styles of music from folk to Broadway to gospel, and have performed at beautiful venues across Lancaster County like the historic Star Barn in Elizabethtown, as well as having sung the National Anthem for the Lancaster Barnstormers, and the distinct honor of representing Then Sings My Soul: Beloved Hymns & Songs Inspired by the Ministry of Billy Graham at Dollywood Theme Park and the DreamMore Resort in Pigeon Forge, TN and The Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove, NJ. Most recently, they had the honor of opening for Larry Gatlin of Gatlin Brothers Fame. They feel grateful for the opportunity to share their gift of music with people from all walks of life, and hope to encourage and inspire with every performance.

Christmas in Perfect Harmony runs November 21-December 29. For a complete schedule, please visit www.weareperfectharmony.com.