First Congregational Church of Riverside invites the community to two Christmas events, a Christmas play and a choral concert.
The church will present “The Christ-mess Story,” a Christmas play by Kate Anger, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The play is set in a progressive Southern California church and opens just before the beginning of the church’s annual Nativity play. Chaos ensues with missing actors and props, a theologian “live writing” and a new pastor creating “noise.”
The day after “The Christ-mess Story,” the church choir will present “Christmas Around the World,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The concert will explore stories and music from cultures from Latin America to Africa and more, according to a news release.
A tea reception will follow the concert.
Admission to both programs is free.
First Congregational Church of Riverside is at 3504 Mission Inn Ave.
For information, go to fccriverside.org or call the church at 951-684-2494.
