"Celebrating Jesus," Sunday School children present a musical program depicting the story of Jesus' birth, followed by worship and healing services; 10 a.m., services begin at 7 p.m.; Dec. 22; The Apostolic Faith Church (Jesus Coming Soon), 1043 Middle St.; free; 847-5902.

"Live Nativity," outdoor re-enactment of the first Christmas, with actors and live animals; 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 22 to 24; Wai'oli Gardens; free; 988-2136.

"A Musical Christmas Celebration," holiday gathering with music, candle-lighting ceremony and reception; 11 a.m.; Dec. 23; King Intermediate School; free; 236-0950.

Christmas Eve services; 5 and 7 p.m. Dec. 23; 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 24; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; free; 532-1111, www.fpchawaii .org.

"We Go to the Light," annual Christmas Pot blessing dinner and worship service; 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 23; Community of Christ, Makiki; free; 536-6330.

Dignity Honolulu Advent liturgy and Christmas potluck, bring a dish to share and a wrapped present for the grab-bag gift exchange; 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 23; St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave.; free; 352-7558, dignity_honolulu@catholic.org.

Christmas Eve candlelight service; 7 p.m.; Dec. 24; Windward United Church of Christ; free; 254-3802.

Gospel Christmas concert, celebration of Jesus' birth through song and dance; 7 p.m.; Dec. 26; City of Refuge Christian Church; free; 677-5677.

Holy Nights Lecture Series, talks and activities between Christmas and Epiphany; 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 26 to Jan. 6; The Anthroposophical Society in Hawai'i, 2514 Alaula Way, Manoa Valley; donations accepted; 988-4555.

"Getting Through the Holidaze," support group to help people thrive through the holiday season; 7-9 p.m. Thursdays; through Dec. 27; Unity Church of Hawaii; free; 536-8012.

"What's Bugging Seth?," Spiritual Cinema movie screening and discussion; 7 p.m.; Dec. 28; Unity Church of Hawaii; free (love offering accepted); 735-4436, www.unityhawaii.org.

Kwanzaa, celebration and ethnic feast; 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 29; Unity Church of Hawaii; free (love offering accepted); 735-4436, www.unityhawaii.org.

Soka Gakkai International meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesdays (except Christmas and New Year's Day); 2729 Pali Highway; free; 341-5684, www.sgi-usa.org.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Faith Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; faith@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Faith Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.

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