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n On Sunday, the churches of Glen Elder once again will present "Journey to Bethlehem," a live re-enactment of what it might have been like at the time of Christ's birth. The event is sponsored by Glen Elder Friends Church, Christian Church and United Methodist Church. The pageant incorporates live animals along with children, teens and adults. Through the use of narration and music, the "Journey" brings to life the scriptural account of the events of and leading up to the birth of Christ. An open trailer will be available to transport those who prefer to ride. A soup supper will follow, with chili, vegetable soup, chicken noodle soup and drinks provided by the three churches. Those who plan to attend the supper are asked to bring sandwiches, snacks or desserts for the meal. The event is free and open to the public.

n On Sunday, the African Children's Choir will be in concert at 10:15 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Eighth, and at 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 122 N. Eighth. The choir has been performing throughout North America and the United Kingdom for more than two decades. There is no charge for the concerts, but an offering will be taken.

n The public is invited to the annual Pilgrimage of The Light from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in downtown Herington. This living gift of Christmas, depicting scenes from the life of Christ, will be portrayed in lighted outdoor settings covering a 10-block downtown route, with scripture readings, music, live animals and costumed Biblical characters. Area churches present this event, and all work is done by volunteers. There is no admission charge, but an offering will be taken at the end of the pilgrimage, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. If you have a question about cancellation, call (all numbers use an 785 area code) any of these numbers: 258-2442, 258-2270, 258-3430, 258-3207, 258-3122, 258-3115 and 258-2807.

n The Chancel Choir of Grand Avenue United Methodist Church, 304 W. Grand, will present the Christmas cantata, "Hark, The Angels Sing," at 7 p.m. Sunday. The cantata tells the story of Christmas from the angels' point of view. A time of fellowship will follow. The public is invited. For more information, call 823-6272.

n About 30 people from three area United Methodist churches -- Trinity, Huscher and Agenda -- will present the Christmas musical "Glorious Joy" at each of the churches. The performances will be: 7 p.m. Sunday at Huscher, 1840 Oat Road, southeast of Concordia; 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at Agenda; also that day, the Wednesday School Kids from Agenda will present their musical "Away in a Manger" that same evening; the final performance of "Glorious Joy" will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 23 at Trinity with a special bell number from the King's Kids from Trinity.

n Hannah Mermelstein, Jewish American human rights volunteer with the International Women's Peace Service, will present a talk entitled "Life in Occupied Palestine" at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 16 at Salina Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 901 Beatrice. The talk is free and open to the public. Mermelstein, who also is co-founder of Birthright Unplugged, will present photos, videos and stories from her work with Palestinian refugees, Israeli activists, and others working nonviolently for peace and justice in Israel/Palestine. International Women's Peace Service is an international team of 16 women based in Hares, a village in the Salfit Governorate of Occupied Palestine's West Bank. Birthright Unplugged is an organization that facilitates trips to the Middle East for North Americans usually denied access to the area. For more information about Mermelstein's work, visit www.BirthrightUnplugged.org, or www.AnnaInTheMiddleEast.com. For more information about the Salina UU Fellowship, call 825-6275.

n The Salina First Church of the Nazarene's combined children and adult choir and drama teams will present "Jane Blonde, an investigative reporter for The Morning Star newspaper wants the facts ... just the facts!" Her questions and searching would make headline news on Christmas morning. Just like Jane Blonde, the world is full of people to whom the grace and mercy of God are a complete mystery. And here are the facts you need: Salina First Church of the Nazarene Fellowship Hall, 1425 S. Ohio, 10:45 a.m. Dec. 16. The presentation is free and open to the public.

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