MARION – The First Congregational Church of Marion invites residents to come out and celebrate the Christmas season at the Marion Christmas Stroll and at special holiday services in December.

During the Marion Christmas Stroll on Sunday, Dec. 11, join the church from 3:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m. for holiday fun at the corner of Main and Front Streets.

Enjoy delicious home-baked cookies in their festively decorated courtyard. Warm your hands around a crackling fire pit while making new friends. Have fun creating a seasonal craft with children or grandchildren.

Step inside the historic Captain’s Meeting House to listen to organist Beverly Peduzzi’s musical offerings. The Tabor String Ensemble and Wind Ensemble will also be performing seasonal music from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Penny Pinchers Exchange, the church’s thrift store located at 39 Main Street will be open. Discover some Christmas treasures at bargain prices.

In addition to the stroll, the church invites those celebrating to a special Christmas Music Service on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, there will be a 7:00 p.m. service. On Christmas morning, the Christmas Sunday service will be at 10 a.m.