Religion briefs

String performance

The Ramos Family Strings will provide accompaniment for the Sanctuary Choir Carol Service at 9 a.m. Dec. 18 at Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St. in Belleville. That includes Manuel Ramos and Catherine Lehr-Ramos, both formerly of the St. Louis Symphony, and their daughters, Mary Ann and Elizabeth. A Christmas tea will follow. The public is invited.

Christmas cantata

The Chancel Choir of First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville will present “Hope, Joy, Love and Peace: A Musical Reflection of the Advent Candles” during its 10:30 a.m. service on Dec. 18. This year’s cantata will be a collection of familiar carols and poignant scripture readings designed to illuminate the true meaning of the traditional Advent candles. The church is at 1303 Royal Heights Road.

This story was originally published December 8, 2016 at 9:34 AM with the headline "Religion briefs."