Fellowship gives a star turn on Christmas Eve

Looking for fellowship this Christmas Eve? Join with members of the Driftwood Fellowship for the “More Than a Star” celebration at the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Tuesday, Dec. 24.   

Hot cider, cookies and other seasonal treats will be served.

The gathering represents bridge building in a fractious age. The Driftwood Fellowship, formerly First Baptist Church of Lincoln City, reached out to the pastor and some of the musicians at the Lincoln City SDA Church about uniting to resurrect the Christmas Eve programs that had been so abruptly ended by COVID in 2020.

“We had such a warm welcome,” said Pastor Valerie Kendall of the Driftwood Fellowship. “We were welcomed, and our idea was welcomed as well.” 

Music leaders Drs. Albert and Myra Thompson came on board to help guide the music. The Lincoln City Christian School next joined the celebration, quickly assembling a girls’ choir to work with Kendall.

The music will include contemporary and classic Christmas tunes and wintry seasonal songs.

Music will also be provided by Strawberry Charlotte, the mother-and-daughter singer-songwriter duo of Kendall and Haley Dean. Kendall has a long history of working with large adult and children’s choirs. Dean was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the band Shores of Astor.

Pianist Paul Beard will provide accompaniment before and after the main show and during the sing along.

All who attend are invited to sing along with songs they know. 

This is the fourth community Christmas Eve celebration at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The house is usually full. Donations benefiting the cultural center are welcome. Canned food donations are also welcome for the local Coastal Support Services.

The program begins at 5 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101.

For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.