Mariners Church going all out to celebrate Jesus

Mariners Church is preparing for the singing of carols, the reading of scripture and the retelling of the story of Jesus’ birth — at 22 separate worship services, brunches and candlelight events.

The activities are part of Mariners’ “Celebrate Different” movement to bless the community and world during the holidays.

The services, which began Dec. 10 and end Dec. 24, will be spread over the church’s five Orange County campuses.

Mariners Church in Irvine, at 5001 Newport Coast Drive, will hold services at 6 p.m. Dec. 23 and 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 24. An 11 p.m. candlelight service will be held on Christmas Eve.

Mariners Church in Huntington Beach will hold services at the Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., at 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 23 and 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Dec. 24.

All events are free and open to all, regardless of religious belief or church affiliation.

For more information, call (949) 769-8100 or visit marinerschurch.org.

—Kathleen Luppi