Religion briefs: Eckanar service today in Carson City

Eckankar holding worship service today

Western Nevadans are invited to learn more about the topic, “Was that a gift from God?” at a free worship service today at the Carson City Community Center.

The session, sponsored by Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, starts at 10 a.m. The one-hour service offers a brief talk by a facilitator, followed by readings, a small-group discussion and a short contemplation.

For more information, call Laurie at 775-384-9231, or go to www.eckankar.org and www.eck-nevada.org.

Outreach center holding annual craft fair Dec. 5

St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Outreach Center, 4280 Highway 50 E. in Silver Springs, is holding its annual Christmas Craft Faire from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.

Vendor space is available for $5. Raffle tickets for a dinner package for eight will be sold for $2 each or three for $5.

For more information, call 775-577-9606 between 9 a.m. and noon on Mondays and Wednesdays.

First Baptist sets Christmas production

First Baptist Church, 1750 N. Mountain Street, will present its production of “Christmas Past and Christmas Present” at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13.

The adapted production written by Charlie Mezzano compares the original Christmas to how Christmas is celebrated today. It looks at the concept of no rooms in the inn and compares it to our willingness to make room for others in the celebration of Jesus’ coming to earth.

It looks at the Wise men, who were honored to give gifts to the Christ child compared to the “me” oriented approach to give at Christmas now. The drama points out how much (and how little) has changed in 2,000 years.

The public is invited to attend the services featuring the production Dec. 13. For more information, call 882-1851.