The Christmas Eve Service will be at the Edgartown United Methodist Church (Whaling Church) on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.

The pastors, Rev. Susan Heafield and Pastor Richard Rego, and musicians Martha Child and Cliff Earle invite you to join in this service of worship with heartwarming candlelight, safe, glowing illumination.

Come to hear the story of Jesus, not just a tale to be told but also a new way of living, a story told in Scripture, poetry and song.

The theme is, “What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” Answers include: an infant adored by outsiders; a servant with gentle strength; a faithful Jew with good news for all.