BEREA — First Christian Church is inviting the community to celebrate the Christmas season with a special joint choir concert and an evening of caroling through Berea neighborhoods on December 14.
The day begins at 10:00 a.m. with a unique musical collaboration between two of Berea’s historic congregations. The combined choirs of First Christian Church and Union Church will perform together during Sunday morning worship, featuring special Advent music under the direction of Dr. Markcus Kitchens and Dr. Bernardo Scarambone, with Dr. Scarambone at the piano.
Both churches share a common heritage as congregations founded by Reverend John G. Fee, the abolitionist minister who also founded Berea College. After the morning service at First Christian Church, the joint choir will travel immediately to Union Church to perform the same program during their worship service.
The Christmas celebration continues that evening with community caroling beginning at 4:00 p.m. Participants of all ages are invited to meet in the church parking lot wearing festive Christmas attire to spread holiday cheer through Berea neighborhoods. The caroling event is open to everyone in the community.
The church will also host a community Christmas breakfast on Sunday, December 21, at 9:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, focusing on the Advent themes of hope, peace, love, and joy.
First Christian Church, a Disciples of Christ congregation, is located at 206 Chestnut Street in Berea.
IF YOU GO
Joint Choir Christmas ConcertWhat: Combined choirs of First Christian Church and Union Church perform Advent music
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. at First Christian Church; immediately following at Union Church
Where: First Christian Church, 206 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY
Cost: Free and open to the public
Info: (859) 986-4553 or facebook.com/FCCBerea
Community Christmas CarolingWhat: Community caroling through Berea neighborhoods
When: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at First Christian Church parking lot, 206 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY
Details: Open to all ages; festive attire encouraged
Info: (859) 986-4553 or facebook.com/FCCBerea
Christmas BreakfastWhat: Community breakfast celebrating Advent
When: Sunday, December 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Fellowship Hall, First Christian Church, 206 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY
Info: (859) 986-4553