DIXON, CA (MPG) - While some Dixon churches have returned to hosting special Christmas programs such as a children’s Christmas play or musicals, not all have returned to pre-pandemic operations. Nonetheless, the spirit of Christmas is being celebrated in some way by all of them.

St. Peter’s announced confessions will be heard Dec. 20 through 23 from 6 to 7:30 pm. They will hold its Christmas Eve Mass in both English and Spanish with the English Mass at 5 pm and the Spanish one at 7 pm. They are located on the corner of A and Second Streets and will also have a Christmas Day Mass at 11 am in English and 1 pm in Spanish.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church is located at 105 South 2nd Street and for more information, the phone is (707) 678-9424.

Candlelight services are always very precious and offer a time to reflect on the true reason for the season. They will be happening at Cornerstone Baptist on Christmas Eve, Friday at 6 pm, at 185 West Cherry Street.

“It is always such a wonderful program with songs and scripture readings with a short sermon from Pastor Frank,” said Monica Sepulveda.

Grace Fellowship will also be celebrating Christmas with a Candlelight Service by Pastor Paul Sheldon on Dec. 24 at 7pm. The church is located at 535 West H Street and one can see more on their Facebook page or call (707) 678-5700.

Living Hope started its Christmas series this past Sunday and it is called ‘Christmas Playlist’. The talks focus on a different carol each Sunday with two services offered: at 9 am & 10:45 am. They will hold a Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 7 in the evening.

“Our Sunday services on December 26 and also on Jan. 2 will just be one service at 10 am,” said Pastor Jeff Myers. Living Hope is located at 410 Gateway Plaza.

At Dixon Community Church on Sunday, Dec. 19, the congregation will hear the Neighborhood Christian School Children’s Choir. DCC is located at 955 East A Street and the phone is (707) 678-1981.

The Dixon United Methodist Church at 209 North Jefferson will host Christmas Eve Services at 5 pm, 7 pm. and 11 pm. All three of those will be a candlelight service with favorite hymns like Silent Night. The phone is (707) 678-2191.

Freedom Church and Pastor Joe Mejia are going to have a Christmas Gift GiveAway on Sunday, Dec. 19 at the 10 am service. In getting ready for celebrating Christ’s birth, the church youth are selling shirts that say, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” and “Happy Birthday, Jesus.”

“We will be wearing these for the children’s presentation on Dec. 19 so make sure to pick one up right after service,” said Erica Mejia. “We are collecting gifts and monetary donations and distributing them. Whoever is here from the community, we will make sure they are going to get a gift. We are also blessing a couple families with these donations because they have really been struggling,” she added. The church is located at 470 East H Street and the phone is (707) 693-1774.

Every attempt was made to get a hold of all churches in Dixon over the past few weeks.