Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1931, Page 10

First Congregational Church to Have Special Christ- mas Services. ic nday school meet deavor will tea. Th at 6:30 o'clock. Mr will lead the mee i jon will be " | Societ Feople's ing at 6:30 p.m. HEAD OF HOSPITAL TO PREACH SERMON = Rev. Calvert Egerton Buck to Fill Pulpit in St. Paul's Epis- A—10 MANGER P'-ANNED l Christian Endeavor ! The State and field secretaries of the | International Society of Christian En- | deavor who were holding their annual conference in Washington this week, visited President Hoover at the White House last Tuesday. Dr. Daniel A Poling, World Christian Endeavor presi- | | dent, presented to President Hoover a | disarmament petition from the Ameri- can Christian Endeavorers. This peti- tion was voted on at the Golden Jubilee Convention at San Francisco last Sum- mer. Miss Margaret Richards, State president of Virginia, assisted in the | presentation. The five District Christian Endeavorers, who were \g'(‘re are: N{rs. hristmas services will be L. C. Greene, intermediate superin- mfif”fn’filmsn'“ :-\ the First Congrega- | tendent: William Bond, jr. president tional Church, Tenth and G streets. A | of the Senior Union; Dr. Cathryn Chap- white gift service will be held at both man. Hillman Harris and Louisc Smith the morning and evening services. A| The Senior Christian Endeavor Board manger will be built in front of the |meeting will be held Monday evening at pulpit and the congregation will bring the Christian Endeavor headquarters, special offerings wrapped in white and 221. Y. M. C. A_Building. # 1 pass & precessional by it and lay | The Junior Intermediate Union 5 the white gifts therein as a gift fo holding a Christmas party today a Christ. The minister, Dr. Ailen A. New York Avenue Presbyterian parish Stockdale, will preach a Christmas| from 2 to 4 pm. 5 sermon at the morning service at The committee in charge of the Dis- o'clock. his theme being “The Token | trict Christian Endeavor convention Tor o0 has chosen February 18, 19 and 20 for A the eve at 8 oclock, | the convention. Dr. Ferrin, president SlChn et iy ed “The First 0f the Providence Bible Institute, will Gift,” will be presented by a group of | be the principal speaker. Glen Wagner, Yourg people of the church. This will chairman of the committee, has called o the place of the regular Sunday @ Mmeeting of all ~socety presidents, sermon. Tudor Whiton and board members and registration super- Miss Abagail Whiton, are cast | intendents for tomorrow afternoon at 5 s o'clock at C. E. headquarters. at 9:45 am.| The Senior Union will have a Christ- Supper and | Mas party the evening of December 30, be omitted | at Calvary Baptist Church. The Christian Endeavor Societies of S 1| not Columbia Heights Christian Church | o I ARl T evet sWo i i e bor o v | "Christian En- #ftcrnoon. The Bagby Society will be om. Sunday for the host. Afterward. the young peo. meeting will follow | Ples group ‘\uu present a white Christ- b <ford Mas pagean 1 Donald L. Luxford | ™ The Expert Endeavor Class which has ristmas Messages been held at Wallace Memorial Church sung People's for the last six weeks are having the termediate Young tXamination this evening. Mrs. L. C.| will hold a joint meet- Greene has taught the class. PASTOR WILL PREACH ’ ON ‘EXCHANGING GIFTS’| ev. Clifford H. Jope to Give Ser-! mon at Ninth Street Christian Tomorrow Morning. Rev. Clifford H. Jope, pastor of the | Ninth Street Christian Church, Ninth | and D strects northeast, will discuss morning the subject of “Ex- | ing Gifts.” At the cvening rervice | the church schoo!, under the supervision of John M. Smith, will zive a pageant, | “Christmas Bells." A special offering | s taken at this service to help with the | benevolent work of the church, i The Eureka class of the church school | will give its annual Christmas party | Monday evening at the church and on | Wednesday the junior departm-nt will ive its annual Christmas party | The Alpha Christian Endeavor So- | will leave the church Thursday | at 7 o'clock in a bus and sing | stmas carols for the sick and shut- | ins of the church. swerins ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL Tz PASTOR TO GIVE SERMON | copal Church. Church, and Rock St. Pa Creek Par Creek Ct ermon by Bohanan Dr. church diocesan coacl at 6 pm s Socity at 7 pm v of Rock Creek| pov . T, Cocke Will Preach To- g Chrisimas week morrow—Carol Service Planned on at 9 am. on ' day: intercessory and holy communion at W ington Cathedral for the clergy and| The rector! Rev. Henry Teller Cocke, congregations of Rock Creek Parish at ' will preach at the morning service at | December 24, and holy 11 o'clock tomorrow in All Saints’ prs-l t 9 am. on Saturday, St. copal Church on Chevy Chase Circle. Holy communion is at 7:30 a.m., andi the Sundav School sessions at 9:30 am. for the children, and for the adult Bible | classes at 9:45 am. i The < evening Yomg People’s | meeting will be omitted, but at 7 o'clocky the children of the Sunday| School will have their evening carol | setvice, over which the rector will pre- side, assisted by the superintendent Frank H. Myers. About 40 children | | will ‘be given awards for perfect at- tendance during the past vear. The| scholars have been asked to bring con- | tributions of toys to be sent to children in_mission schools. | There will be a Christmas Eve service at 11:30 pm. a holy communion serv e at 7:30 o'clock on Christmas morn- | ing and also an 11 o'clock service. At the latter there will be a sermon by the rector, “The Festival Communion.” The mecting of the Rector’s Aid Christmas Sunday will be observed at Tuesday will be omitted | Grorgetown Presbyterian Church At the meeting of the Woman's Aux- | Rev. Frank S. Niles will jliary last Tuesday, Mrs. Thomas E.! Christmas sermon entitled | Robertson was elected president; Mrs. 2 of the Angels.” The sacra- Horace Jones, first vice president; Mrs. nfant baptism will be admin- Ward Bower, second vice president: Istered and a Christmas story-sermon Mrs. Fontaine Hooff, corresponding sec. will be told to the children. The eve- 3 E. J. Thropp, recording | hing service at 7:30 o'clock will be in secretary; Mrs. William John Cooper. charge of Miss Clara Hancke, who will treasurer: Mrs. J. F. Meyer, education conduct a Christmas “Seth Parker pro- | secretary, and Mrs. H. E. Hasseltine, | gram supply secretary, program _will be ob- 7 A Christmas gerved in the church school at 9:45 am tom when the scholars will gifts to be given to these in n Saturday, De the be; ments, Alfred will giv in Evening. of the Girls’ t 7:30 am » a_mecting of r of the Brotherhood at 8 pm., December 22 voman's Auxil will meet at noon December The Young Peo- ple's Societv will rehearse its play at 8 pm. December 24, CHRISTMAS SUNDAY WILL BE OBSERVED .eflrzv‘v"wnfl P;e:b}"ts—rinn Church ‘Will Hear Rev. Frank S. Niles Preach Yule Sermon. 1 5 = Glee Club Will Sing. At the Highlands Baptist Church DECembEr “part. toMOITow night the Glee Club of the | der thardbrimary depart-| MoRinley High School will sty Ghrist. | 7. Booth and Mrs. Melville Oos. M@S carols and Miss Margaret A. Sim- i * ‘monds, will tell a Christmas story. The : g service will be in charge of the Muir COMMUNION A FEATURE Club In the morning the pastor. Rev. Epiphany Church Program An- On ember 26, from 3 to 5 pm Newton M. Simmonds, will pread “What Christmas Means Toda; CHRISTIAN LIFE BOOK ROOM | nounced for Tomorrow. | 1824 H St. N.W. At the Church of the Epiphany on | Sunday there will be a celobration of | the holy communion at 8 am., and at | ck the church school will hold anger vice, to which the parents d friends of the children are invited. 11 o'clock ther will be morning praver and sermon by the rector, Dr Z. B. Phillips | The special theme Yor the lecture- sermon at the evening service at 8 oclock will be “The Doctrine of Im- mortality in the Hindu Religion” with a special exp] ation of the transmigra- | tion of the soul. This lecture tomor- | row night will conclude the series on | “Brahmanism” and on Sunday night, December 27, “Buddhaism” will be the | theme. Christmas Greeting Cards with Scripture Text Bibles, Religious Books | Preaching the Cro. Heart of the Nation’s Capital BIBLE HALL Pentecostal Assembly of God Cor. 6th & G Sts. N. Tues, Children’s Program. DERRREDERVERERELE Hear the Cry of the Leper—*“Unclean! Unclean!” Make Yours a Merry Christmas Our Lord Jesus said «Cleanse the Leper” Send Check or Cash to the Treasurer of the Washington Auxiliary Mission to Lepers Mrs. David H. Lewis 2018 North Capitol Street “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these—ye have 3 2 3 3 @ 3 a @ IERERUERERERER THE EVENING CHRISTMAS TOPIG OF DR. MCARTNEY Covenant-First Presbyterian Program Includes Service for Children. At the Covenant-First Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning there will| be a special Christmas service. Dr. A. J. McCartney will preach the Christ- mas sermon. During the service he will give a sermonette to the children entitled “The Star in the Well.” Sunday morning in the church school there will be a white gift service. Mem- bers will bring gifts of food, clothing, toys and money to be given to the needy. At 5:30 pm. the Tip Top Club | will be addressed by Miss Mable | Thurston. The Covenant-Feliowship has ranged a program for 7 p.m McCartney and Rev. Babbitt participate. Judge Hugh M. Tate will address the All-Comers Men's Bible Class Sund: morning on “The Birth of Chri the Prince of Peace.” | ‘The Sunday school, assisted by the Young Prople’s Societies, will present a cantata Monday evening. Dr. McCartney will preach Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at a special Christmas candlelight service in the church. Christmas day at 11 o'clock Dr. | McCartney will preach at the National | Christian” Church at & union_scrvice | under the auspices of the Washington Federation of Churches. ar- Dr. will HoLY GRAIL PAGEANT PLANNED FOR DEC. 27 Christmas Production to Be Given at All Souls’ Unitarian Church. There will be a full program of ac- tivities for Christmas Sunday at All Souls' Unitarian Church, Sixte: Harvard streets. All departme the church school will meet toge at 9:45 am. with special features junior department will lead nal candlelighting ceremony. will be a_motion pi of Jesus.” At the morning service, at 11 o'clock, the minister, Dr. Ulysses G. B. Picrc will preach ‘on the subject, “Moder Magi.’ At 5:20 o'clock there will be a half hour of Christmas stories. The v people have arranged a candle service at 6:30 o'clock. Among those who will lead in this service are Robert Cushman, Miss Ruth A Miss Marjorie Brockett and Sedgley Thorn- bury. There will be a Christmas med- itation bv the minister. Plans have been made for the p entation of “The Christmas Pageant the Holy Grail” the evening of Decem- ber 27. Among those who are directi this procuction are Miss Ina L. Hawe: Miss Helen Nicolay. Mrs. Howard Knight, Mrs. Howard Hosmer, K. Hild- ing Beij and Sedgley Thornbury. WILL DISTR.IBUTE GIFTS | Groups From Churches to Assis Federation Hospital Worker. Christmas stockings will be in the hospitals and public by the Federation of Chu; st s filled h ta it w of o The distribut Mrs. Elizabeth W. tion hosbital worker her is D. Roland Potter. the Young Peopl, him groups are many churches rcunds about daw pitals end the jail, stockings and singing Christ One hundred and fift will render this scrvice. chairn er Pastor to Begin Duty. Rev. Fred L. Miller, who served for th> past three vears as pastor of the Christian Church at Hinton, W. Va will assume his new duties as pastor of the Mount Rainfer (Md.) Christian Church tomorrorw. Mt. Raini Christian Srience r T . N Christian Science CHURCHES OF CHRIST SCi TIST Branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston, Mass. First Church of Christ Scientist Columbia Road and Enclid St. Second Church of Christ Scientist 111 C St. NE. Third Church of Christ Scientist 13th and L Sts. N.W. Fourth Church of Christ S 16th and Meridian N. SUBJECT: 2 “Is the Universe, lncludm.g Man, Evolved by Atomic ientist chool 11 A M WEDNESDAY EVENING O'CLOCK. READING ROOMS FIRST CHURCH—730 17th St. N.W. —Hours, 9 to 9 (except Wednes- days, 9 to 7, and Sundays and holi- davs, 2:30 1o 5:30). ‘ SECOND CHURCH—111 C St. N.E —Hours, 1:30 to days. Closed Sundays and holiday: THIRD CHURCH-—Colorado Bldg., 14th and G Sts. Hours, 9:30 to 9 (Wednesday: 80 tol 7 and Sundays and holidays, 2:30 to 5:30). | FOURTH CHURCH—Tivoli Bldg.,! 3213 14th St.—9:30 to 9 week days (except Wednesdays, 9:30 to 7:30), Sundays & holidays, 2:30 to 5 p.m | MEETING 8 All are welcome to attend our church | services_and_use _our reading rooms. Methodist Episcopal | SOUT! | Massachusetts Avenue at W. A. SHELTON, D. D., Pastor. 11:00 AM.—“The Dr. Shelton R. Deane Shu done it unto me.” Pl et B B TR .. 2 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SER! STAR, Churches of City Represent- | ed in “The Other Wise Man” and Church, on '] WASHINGTON, The Churches Celebrating Christmas BY REV. JOHN' WEIDLEY. HE strangest and strongest words ever uttered were those which fell from the lips of the Nazarene, nearly 20 centuries ago. ‘They were in response to an answer of the question, “Who do men say that the Son of Man is?” “Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades shall not previal against it.” after He was hanged on a cross until dead. Those intimately With Him thought His cause also was dead. Three days after, the most difficult question, “If'a man die, shall he live again,” forever answered by the resurrection of Jesus from the awaited Hi: bravely on. not conquer Everywhere, angels sang, “Glo Wil Toward Men. Jubilantly observe Christmas. of the Nation, on Christ on Thomas circle. Albert J. McC organist Meetin, the ten the ex and n RELIGOUS DRAMA T0BE PRESENTED December 27-28-29. Churches throughout the city will be represented in the presentations of the religious drama of Christmas he ther Wise " December , 28 Luther Place Memorial as circle, where it has n each December for the past 9 at heen ted annually under the super- sion of the Chapel Players of Wash- | gton, of which Irving L. Koch, su- A of the senior Bible School lace, is president. groups its presentation this year from sting in > Methodist Clifton P. the Bible an_Church, All Souls' rew's Epis- as from Cath- S gton He- ided by Hermon Cl of the needy the proceeds h the offices « s city missions, and at ¢ on, an offering is taken Rasmussen, pastor at 1 officiate at all pres- ict the offertory. utz, assistant pastor at will_appear in the role Hebrew Rabbi ent Rev, KVALE WILL SPEAK Minnesotan Will Address Central Union Mission Service. presentative Paul J. Kvale of csota wil address the chapel serv- the Central Union M Rey M Monday f the Ke Y he Epworth M Thursday, stitute; Friday ety of Church and Saturday, Adult s of the Fourth Presbyterian Methadist Protestant TR YEEUARRTEE Rhode Island Ave. First 2nd Rbcde Island Ave. W Rev. R. Y. Nicholson, Minister : g % 7:00 AM.—Christian Endeavor Societies. ERREENENE IR TR ERTERE Inited Brethren () ® @ R 5 11 AM. 2 “The Meaning of Christmas” m e i) S’ P.M. “The Holy Nativity,” by the Choir. 9:40 AM.—Sunday School. Memorial United Brethren North Capilol and R Streets. Simpson B. Daugherty, D. D., Minister. Rev. Preaches 1100 am.—“Chri-tmay Actions and and & large young people ; Socie B. Orphanage 3 rvice, . 11:00 F s A D. s Church, but through storm and stress her adherents went Threatenings, persecutions, imprisonments and death, could them. Now the birthday of the King is universally observed. streets, stores and homes are illuminated. choirs of youth and adults are in training to sing anew t| ry to God in the Highest, and on Earth Peace, Good The high and the low, the rich and the poor, will Here in Washington, the beautiful Capital the Federation of Churches will conduct a union service s morning at 11 o'clock in the National City Christian Church Bishop Willlam F. McDowell will preside. artney, D. D., will preach the sermon. and choir of the church. The Federation’s Committee on Public £s here extends happy greetings and invites you to come. In spite of mporary and universal depression, the Carpenter of Nazareth, now alted King, makes it possible for good will to pulsate in very heart ever-failing hope to foreshadow the day of universal peace. - GHRISTMAS SERIES C., SATURDAY, Not long associated was definitely and dead. Hard trials ‘Unnumbered he song the The Rev. Special music by the PASTOR T0 FINISH Topic of Concluding Sermon| Is Selected for Service Tomorrow. Dr. Gove G. Johnson, pastor of the National Baptist Memorial, will con- clude his serics of Christmas sermons tomorrow at 11 a.m., preaching on “The Ceming of God to Man—The Pinality.” At 930 am. the Bible school will have its white gifts service. At 6 p.m. the annual candlelight supper of the young people at the church, the fellow- ship commission being in charge. Fol- lowing the supper, the service commis sion will give a special Christmas pro- gram. The young people will bring white gifts for baskets for the needy. Christmas entertainments rch and Bible schcol will be given in the Sunday school Toom Tues- day evening. The pageant “The Spirit of ‘Peace” will be presented by 45 from the school and church, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Edna Schwartz Smith. There will be a Christmas eve service Thursday at 8 o'clock : : W"Hqiqgrzgliptr . speak in the morning on “Spotlight of | DECEMBER 19, 1931. PLAN PANTOMIME AT GRACE CHURCH “Why the Chimes Rang” to Be Presented by Sunday School Wednesday. At Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow at the 11 a.m. service the pastor, Rev. Gerhard F. Lenski, will preach on “Standing Upon the Threshold of Christmas.” The Sunday school will Christmas program Wednesday at 8 pm. “Why the Chimes Rang” will be given in pantomine, under the direction of Miss Emma Newton. On Christmas day, at 6:30 am., early morning service will be held. Rev. Mr. Lenski will have as his subject for the sermon “Christmas Is God's Gift.” Special services will be held December 27, honoring the close of the year. In the afternoon, at 4:30 o’clock, the mem- bers of the primary and cradle roll departments of the Sunday school, under the direction of Miss Katherine Umhau, will give a Christmas program. “The Fives and Twos,” young men's Bible class, on December 21 at 8 pm, will hold their monthly social meeting. Dr. F. Tansill of the American Uni- versity will speak on “Mr. Willlam Randolph Hearst.” Andrew Dahl, presi- dent, will be in charge of the meeting. present a Pageant to Be Presented. A white Christmas service and pag- ent. “Fulfillment,” will be the order ' of the evening service at Petworth Bap- tist Church tomorrow. The pastor will the Ages.” Christmas week will be a | busy time as there are events for the | primaries, the junior and intermediate and the entire school. The gifts of the White Christmas service will go to the benevolence in worthy causes and is arranged and enacted by the committce of the Bible School. 7 _ Reformed REFORMED FIRST pcomier 1in's Monroctore r.James D. RBubrer Minister. 100 am —UThe Greaiest’ Book in the 800D m 9:45am Christmas Chiistmas 8. Services he Letter to the Capitol.” TG o Dr S'p 5 bee Program (25 Dec 15th and O N.W o Herrs H. Ranck, D.D.." Pastor. | “Emmanuel. nday_ 8- EEISIC am 60 100 a 45 an 00 p.m F e Vfiuiurrgarliat Universalist National Memorial Church Cor. 16th and S Sts. N.W. Rev. Frederic W. Perkins, D. D. 10:15—Church School. 11:00—Service of Worship “The Ageless Christmas.” 4:30—Christmas Pageant “The Adoration of the Christ Child.” National Capital Choir Under Direction of Albert W. Harned, Mus. Doc. William Fraser McDowell, Resident Bishop Benjamin W, Meeks, District Superintendent ' BRIGHTWOOD PARK | RO A i th St ARRO! ister. —Church_School. —Morning Service. —Epworth _League. s. 45 100 00 0 Evening Service. Columbia Road Near Fifteenth Mark Depp, Minister At Eleven O'Clock “CHRISTMAS COMES AGAIN!" The Minister Preaches At Eight O'Clock “DUST OF THE ROAD” A Dramatic Service 40 am.—The Church School. 9 7:00 pm.—Y. P.’s Meeting. Metropolitan Memorial (The National Methodist Church) Cor. Mass. and Nebraska Aves. (Mount Vernon Seminary Chapel) | JamesShera Montgomery,D.D. Minister | | ] Methodist Episcopal SOUTH. EPWORTH 13th ST. and N. CAR. AVE. N.E. Dr. John C. Copenhaver, Pastor 11 AM.—Sermon by the pastor. “A Little Child Shall Lead Them.” 8 P.M.—A Service of Carols and Anthems. Combined Senior and Junior Choirs. 7 A. M, Christmas Morning Annual Candlelight Service of Consecration All are welcome to all services. Sun- day School, 9:30 am. Epworth League, 7 pm. MOUNT VERNON PLACE Southern Methodism’s Representative Church Ninth Street Northwest REV. H. R. DEAL, Asst. Pastor, Sunday School, 9:30 A.M. Ycung People’s Services, 7:00 P.M. Unavoidable Christ,” Dr. Shelton. 8:00 P.M.—“Carols of the Nations,” By the Choir. , Presiding re, Directing VICE, FRIDAY, 25th, 7 AM Visitdrs Cordially Invited 9:30—Church School: Hurst Hall, American University. 11:00—Public service: sermon by DOCTOR MONTGOMERY on the subject: “The Evangel of Christmas” Special Christmas Music by Mrs. Schoenthal and Mr. Fred East Organist, Mrs. Montgomery McKendree 921 Massachusetts Ave. N.W. WILLIAM PIERPOINT, Pastor. 11:00 AM. Christmas Music. Soprano Soloist — Mrs. Lillian Shores. ? Contralto Soloist — Miss Mabel Loftus. Sermon by pastor, “God’s Venture in Incarnation.” 8:00 P.M. Song Service of Old Christmas Hymns Connecticut, At e. and Joceln St CHASE. D C. J. Phelps Hand, D. D., Minister 9:45 a.m.—Church School. Christmas Sermon by Bishop William F. McDowell 4:30 P.M. “The Candle'ligh{ in e entitied Gave a Lamb” of light will feature Publie Cordh‘lly Invited ORI GRANT PETWORTH &Ryt Robert L. Wood, Pastor 11 AM.—Sermon by Pastor, “THE BEAUTY OF CHRISTMAS.” . 8 PM Christmas Cantata “The Christ Child” By Hawley FOUNDRY Sixteenth St. Near P St. | Frederick Brown Harris, D.D. Minister. 9:30—Church School 11:00—"Christmas Within.” 6:45—Epworth League. 8:00—Christmas Musical Sery- ice. under direction of Justin Lowrie. Christmas Morning. 7:00 Christmas Praise Service Sixteenth at Allison Street Rev. H. W. BURGAN, D. D.. Minister 11:00 AM.— “THE WORD MADE FLESH” Special Christmas Music 4:30 PM. Christmas Cantata — “The Babe of Bethlehem.” By the Choir Soloists: Ethel D, \[al»ol B. Flehr, Earl Carter Heslep, John and John H. Marville. John H. Marville, Director Edith B. Athey, Organist ——==n s UGN IEANL am. Stickles, Brown, Murphy The Church With the Lichted Cross. TRINITY Penna. Ave. and Fifth St. S.F. DAN L. ENNIS, D. D., Minister 11:00 AM. “The Mystery of the Incarnation” O TGO BB SO BT 8:00 P.M. “The Bethlehem Way” Special Christmas music by the Quartet and Chorus Choir at both ces. WAUGH 3rd and A Sts. REV. ALLAN F. POORE, Minister 9:30 a 1n lmmfigum%d" Betont “A Christmas Message.” 7:45 p.m. Candlelight Musical Service ELDBROOKE in Ave. at River Road N.W. iter M. ‘Michael, Minister APSUNGLNS SN OLAA Cantat: .Hcr;l.d: of Peace” p.m.—Young People's Meeting. 8:00 p.m.—Christmas drama: “The Other Wise Man” v W\ POBT ® REV. J. F. WENCHEL SPEAKS TOMORROW Christ Lutheran Pastor Will Ad- dress Congregation on “Andrew.” Rev. J. Frederic Wenchel, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church, Sixteenth and Gallatin streets, will speak tomorrow morning on “Andre a Second-rate Man Who Did Pirst-rate Service.” In the evening at 6:30 o'clock the Sunday school will hold its Christmas service and exercises. The distribution the gifts will be made by Edward Pfluger. George Lautz will direct the program. The primary department ex- | ercises will be in charge of Mrs, A. Grupe, A service will be held Christmas eve, beginning at 11:30 o’clock. The Ladies’ Aid Society elected as officers: Mrs. E. E, Phoebus, president; Mrs. O. B. Vogel, vice president; Mrs. George H. Heitmueller, secretary: Mrs. T. C. Cross, treasurer; Mrs. Milton Gaede, financial secretary. COP. ROPER TONSPEAK Will Address Candlelight Bervice“ at Cleveland Park Church. The annual Christmas candlelight service will be held at the Cleveland Park Congregational Church tomorrow, with Col. Daniel Roper giving the prin- cipal address. The service will begin at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a tea at € p.m. in the church parlor. Mrs. Wil- liam Knowles Cooper has arranged the program. At 11 o'clock the pastor, Rev. George Farnham, will preach on “Straws Prom the Manger.” - | New Thought | Meetings Held Each Sunday at 11 A.M,, D. C. League of American Pen Women's Rooms, Stoneleigh Court, 1706 L Street N.W. Florence Willard Day, Leader All Welcome Freewill Offering Theosophy Sunday, December 20, 8:15 P.M. LECTURE “The Meaning cf Christmas” Thursday. 515 PM.. Study Class Library Open Tuesday, Wednes- day and Friday, 5 to 6 P.M. Saturday, 2 to 5 P.M. United Lodge of Theosophists Hill Bldg, 17th and Eye Sts. N.W. No dues, fees or collections Kama and the Astral Body J. Smith Tassin Sunday. Dec. 20. 8 PM. “Christ the Reintegrator” James W. McGuire, 6:30 P.M. ding Room _Open 445 Till 6 P.M. Washington Lodge, T. S. 1216 H St. N.W. Euang»lgflt @enter “B.ev. H. L. Collier Preaches 7:30 p.m. Foregleams of the Kingdom” Popular Evangelistic Service he Tabernacle N. Cap. &K Sts. Communion Praise Service Wednesday m Christmas’ Radio Program Wednes- day 1100 a_ m. over WJSV. TOURISTS AND PUBLIC WELCOME Friends Friends Meeting 1811 Eye St. N.W. Friends Meeting of Washington (2111 Florida Avenue) Meeting for Worship First Day (Bund. at 11 o'clock. Sunday 00l at 9:45. _All_interested are welcome. =0 Friends Meeting (Orthodox) 13th and Irving Streets N.W. 9:45 a.m. day School ay), Unitarian * Sttt L =) ALL'SOULS ) CHURCH 16"and Harvard wa Minister 229 UYlysses CB Pierce 0.0. 9:45 a. m. Church School. Gen- eral assembly of all departments. 11:00 @. m. Morning Worship, Sermon by the Minister “MODERN MAGI” 5:00 p. m. Program of Christmas Music. Lewis Atwater, orgar assisted by Flora McGill Kee mezzo-contralto. 5:30 p. m. Christmas Stories, 6:30 p. m. Candlelight Service for young people. Episcopal " CONGRESS HEIGHTS Esther Memorial chols Ave. and Fsther Place RE WALDO MANLEY. Rector _Sunday Services. 8 AN 11 AM .8 BM, REV. F. J. BOHANAN, D. D. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Rock Creek Church Rd. and Webster 8t The Coi: Churi e Citv 8:30, 9.30, 11 am. 7.00, 800 p.m. HOLY COMFORTER CHAPEL ve. and Madison St. am 0 pm e S e Sl e e e N S Lpisropal ¢ WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL Wisconsin Ave. N.W. near Woodley Rd. December 20, ON . T30 AM. ER L COMMUNION 10N PREA 400P.M Christmas Day. December 25 HOLY NTON.7:30 and 930 A M. MORN FEX - Gr e { < of the Corporation. EVENT YE L. 400 PM Take Wisconsin Ave. Cars or Woodley Road Bus Line. Lpiphany REV. 7. B. PHILLIPS, D. D.. LL. D. REV. ALVIN LAMAR WIILS, M. A. on. and Litany n by the Rector. s Socie i Lecture- The Doctrine of in the Hindu ™ R © Rector. Saint Mark’s | Third a1d A Streets Southeast 1. Rector. o Praver and Ser- Recto ST. JOHN'S GEORGETOWN 0 0 Street N.W. REV. F. BLAND TUCKER, RECTOR. FOURTH SUNDAY 7:30 am - Holv_Comn: 9:30 a'm T 11004 m. IN ADVENT. 5450 m | | | | AY aver. Holy Com- on. r Dupont Circle | Belw. P & Q Ample Parking Space. Dr. C. Errest Smith will preach at 11 a temorrow on— “Taking Things Seriously.” CHRISTMAS EVE. 4:30 pm.—Church School Manger Service. Address by | Rector to the Church School. 11:45 p.m.—Holy Eucharist. CHRISTMAS DAY. 8 and 11 a.m —Holy Eucharis Dr. Wm. S. Bishop preaches at 11. £ St. Agnes’ Church 46 Que St (Fla. Ave. or Services Sunda: 8 p N.W. N. Capitsl St. Car.) 7 and 11 am. and Daily Mass. 7 am. Evensong and Tutercession Friday, 8 pm. Mas 5 SE, i THE NATIVI Monday (St. Thomas') Da: Thursday. Christmas Evi Christmas Day 30. 10:30. 1 Crristmas Day. Communion The Church of the Good Sheph xth Street N v. Cornelius § SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Adult Bible Class, Sungay School and 10.00 a.m CHRISTMAS SERVICES. Holr Communion, p.m. Music by choir of men Christras v 11:30 an : {3mas DW—Holy Communion, 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. t] 4 3 on 3 | Sunday Serv N S ST. JOHN'S CHURCH Lafayette Square SERVICES fon JTErarer and Ser- ¢ “The Mystery Dogma of Christmas Dr. J on will 'SERVICES FRANCAIS * ST. l.'()“.\'.\' CHURCH, = n Vurpillot, pasteur. | Christ Church 620 Gi St. S.E. Founded 1797 Rev. EDWARD GABLER, S. T. D., Rector Sunday Services, 3:30 a.m.. 11 a.m. 8 p.m. ST. MARGARET’S Conn. Avenue and Bancroft Place N.W. CLERGY REV. HERBERT SCOTT SMITH. D. D. REV. ROBERT SHORFS REV. BERKELEY GRIFFITH. mon_ by On-Coming ¢ 4:15pm.—Organ 4:30p.m URDAY_L 11:00 a.m.-Holy ' ST. JAMES’ CHURCH Rector 1100 & m 7:30 p.m 1y Mase: 700 AM FIRST SERVICE IN RESTORED CHURCH Christmas Eve at Midnight Solemn High Mass With Procession Christmas Day All Souls’ Memorial Church Cathedral and Conn. Aves. NIV Rev. H. H. D. Sterre(t, Rector. 1 S ASCENSION I(th Street. Rec 1am & Massachusetts Avenue at Twe The Rev F. A. Parso: ces, 8 a.m., ST. STEPHEN AND THE INCARNATION 16th and Newton Sts. N.W. Fiske Dudles. D. D.. Rector. Assistant 20. 1931 7:30 AM. 9:30 A M 11:00 A M 8:00 P.M Day) 9:30 AM. 8:00 P.M. Rev. Geors: Rev iR A AYER HOLY COMMUNTON o OLY COMMUNTO TUFSDAY. HEALING SERVICE THURSDA HOLY COMMUNION °H 10:30 A M. Stephen's Dav) SATURDAY (8t HOLY COMMUNION . 9:30 AM. s St. Andrew’s Church, £ V St. and New Hampshire Ave. Holy Communion. 8 am. Sunday School Service, 10 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon, 11 am. Preacher, Rev. A. J. Wilder - & TR TR TR N N T TR