Carols by Candlelight set for Dec. 9

The Shavertown United Methodist Church Fine Arts Concert Series will present Carols by Candlelight at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The annual Christmas concert will be an evening of carol singing accompanied by The Anthracite Brass, hand bells, piano and organ. The chancel choir, guest singers, and five of the other choirs from the church will also be singing and playing special arrangements of favorite Christmas and Advent carols. A reception will follow the concert and a free-will offering will be received. All are welcome. The church is located at 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. For more information, call 675-3616. Shown, first row, from left, are members of the Children of Light and Chapel Chimes of SUMC: Elle Young, Athena Evans, Zachary Crahall, Ryan Cooper, Stephanie Wall. Second row: Allie Hrivnak, Rachel Chamberlain, Patrick Frame, Christian Shedlock, Noah Cooper, Charlie Kappler, Matthew Oley. Third row: Chloe Miller, Emily Crahall, Bella Farina, Noah Civiletti, Bridget Frame, Lauren Chapple, Carly Kappler.