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“What Is Christmas All About?” 2 p.m., free presentation by the choir and drama ministries. First Baptist Church, 360 Canco Road, Portland. 773-3123.

Acoustic concert with several Christian musicians, 7 p.m., sponsored by First Fruits Ministries and held at First Evangelical Free Church. 355 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. Free.

Sunday

Holy Eucharist and Confirmation, 9:30 a.m., celebrated by The Rt. Rev. Stephen Lane, Ninth Bishop of Maine. St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, 350 Route 1, Scarborough.

“Christmas In The Barn,” 1 p.m., Christmas pageant with live animals, caroling and refreshments; presented by Faith Lutheran Church of North Windham and held at Hartwell’s Shady Maple Farm, 443 Sebago Lake Road, (Route 237), Gorham, The snow date is Dec. 19.

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“The Christmas Story: A Concert of Baroque Carols,” 2 p.m., with Music’s Quill and Friends at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. The cost is $15 or $10.

Christmas Concert with the Don Dutil Fanfare Band, 2 p.m., North Congregational Church of Buxton (Groveville). Admission is a gift for a home-bound senior, or cash donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be available.

Christmas Handbell Concert, 4 p.m., Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock St., Rockland. Offering of $8 is suggested.

Pageant of the Nativity, 4:45 p.m., 84th annual pageant inspired by the paintings of the 15th-century artist Fra Angelico. First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland.

Christmas caroling, 6 p.m., visitors are welcome to join the Blue Point Congregational Church Choir to sing for residents at Pine Point Rehab Center, 67 Pine Point Road, Scarborough.

“What Is Christmas All About?” 6 p.m., free presentation by the choir and drama ministries. First Baptist Church, 360 Canco Road, Portland. 773-3123.

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“33 Miles: The Believe Tour,” 6 p.m., family event at Windham High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10, or $20 for front-row seats. To charge tickets, call 622-1340; to reserve for payment by cash or check, call 632-8147. Tour is sponsored by Grace Fellowship, Windham, and Worship-FM in Augusta.

Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting, 6:30 p.m., one-hour ceremony in rememberance of children who have died. Cathedral Hall, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 143 State St., Portland. For details, call Triss Critchfield at 799-4183, Center for Grieving Children at 775-5216 or visit www.cgcmaine.org.

Tuesday

Blue Christmas, 7 p.m., worship service for those dealing with pain during the holidays. Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland.

Thursday

Indoor labyrinth, 4 to 8 p.m., walkers should allow about 30 minutes to complete the 28-foot Chartres-style labyrinth. Trinity Episcopal Church, 580 Forest Ave., Portland.

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Religions of the Axial Age, 6:30 p.m., other classes and programs offered. Abrahadabra Oasis, 991 Forest Ave., Suite 203, Portland.

Beyond Blue Christmas, 7 p.m., service for those dealing with pain or loss, St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, River and Windham Center roads, Windham. Transportation is available by calling 892-8447.

Friday

Drum circle with Rick Cormier, 6:30 p.m., no experience or drum necessary; attendance is by donation. Sadhana, the Meditation Center, 100 Brickhill Ave., South Portland.

Saturday

Holy Grounds Coffee House, 6:30 p.m., with acoustic Christian rock artist Lisa Gallant Seal. Church of the Holy Spirit, 1047 Congress St., Portland. Free.

Live Nativity, 4 to 6 p.m., also Dec. 19, at Park Avenue Church of God, 28 Park Ave. Portland. The event is free and there will be hot chocolate and cookies, also free.


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