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The Church of Jesus Christ COGIC: 1560 Polk Street — The church will present Gospel Music Alive Northwest at 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information please call 219 525-5306 or 219 670-6648.
LoveFeast COGIC: 2456 Chase St. — The church food pantry will distribute food while supplies last at 9 a.m. Saturday. Use the front door.
St. Paul MB Church: 2300 Grant St. — St. Paul MB Church and Simmons Family Council will sponsor the Annual Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Dec. 29. Volunteers are needed to perform vocal and instrumental music, poetry readings and dance. Food donations of meat, vegetables, salads, desserts and fruit to share with a minimum of 10 people are needed. All ages may attend. Black, red and green Afro-centric clothing are appropriate for the holiday. The Principle Ujamaa (cooperative economics) will be observed. For information, email Sister Ella S. Monroe at esm0701@aol.com or call 219-949-1826.
Western Christian Community Church: 2826 W. 15th Ave. — The church will present a Christmas musical drama, “The Reason For The Season,” at 3 p.m. Sunday. The play is written by Flossie Davis and Lee Holloway is the choir director.
St. John
St. John the Evangelist: 10701 Alcott Ave. — “Divorce and Beyond,” a program for people dealing with the issues of divorce, will be held Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 8 at the Emmaus House, 11350 School St. The facilitated ten-week program will take place in a confidential support group setting. Registration is required. To register or for information, call Deacon Ed Bodley at 219-365-7784.
— Staff report
