Lots of churches and synagogues around Montclair are holding holiday events this weekend—and next weekend. Please pass along your own events in the comments section below or email Shelley@patch.com so that we can highlight what's going on in your religious community.

This weekend:

Central Presbyterian Church at 46 Park Street is hosting loads of holiday events this weekend and all are welcome.

Today, Dec. 10, you can purchase jewelry and shea butter soap gifts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at reasonable prices from $5 to $35 in the Guild Room to support BeadforLife, which helps impoverished hard-working women with a strong desire to improve their lives. These women make beautiful handcrafted paper beads from recycled paper and turn them into necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Then, on Sunday, Dec. 11, join the church for Carols and Cookies in the sanctuary at 3 p.m.

For more information go here.

At St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 73 South Fullerton Avenue there will be Lessons & Carols on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m.

The Senior Choir invites everyone to enjoy this reflective seasonal offering of Nine Lessons and Carols. This free offering is a wonderful opportunity to visit St. Luke's Episcopal Church. It is also the perfect time to relax and reflect on the spirit of Christmas. This special Festival of Lessons and Carols will also include handbells along with the organ and choir who will be singing treaditional and contemporary carols led by Charles Hunter, Director of Music. Childcare will be provided. After the performance, join together for a light supper of soup and bread. For more information, please go here.

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair at 53 Norwood Avenue is hosting a Christmas carol sing and potluck at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. For more information go here.