Upcoming Events
Holiday Church Open House
December 16 | 4 to 6 PM
On Friday, Dec. 16, from 4 to 6 PM, tour Lexington’s historic churches decorated for the holidays. Sample refreshments, hear holiday music and learn about the history of these iconic downtown buildings.
To save steps and see all seven churches, we suggest the route below, but feel free to create your own!
December 16 | 4 to 6 PM
On Friday, Dec. 16, from 4 to 6 PM, tour Lexington’s historic churches decorated for the holidays. Sample refreshments, hear holiday music and learn about the history of these iconic downtown buildings.
To save steps and see all seven churches, we suggest the route below, but feel free to create your own!
1. Randolph Street United Methodist Church, 118 S. Randolph Street. The Church will have Christmas music, provide a history and tour of the church, and offer refreshments.
2. Manly Memorial Baptist Church, 202 S. Main Street. Pastor Skyler will show visitors the sanctuary and offer refreshments; a QR code for historical information will be available as well.
3. Trinity United Methodist Church, 147 S. Main Street. Come visit our beautiful sanctuary and enjoy the sounds of the season, with live Christmas music shared by our Music Director, Angie Rader; our Organist/Pianist, Rev. Steve Young; and church member, Becky Edmondson. Music will include pieces played on the organ, piano, flute, and harp.
4. Lexington Presbyterian Church, 120 S. Main Street. Lex Pres is excited to invite everyone to tour the sanctuary while enjoying light refreshments and Christmas music on the organ by Bill McCorkle.
5. First Baptist Church, 103 N. Main Street. First Baptist Church will have a tour of the facility, which includes the History Room, the African American Mini Art Gallery, Rosa Harris Clothing Closet, the Historic Sanctuary, and organ. Gospel Christmas Music will be playing in the background and light refreshments will be available.
6. Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington Street. During the Open House at Grace, visitors are invited to see Nativity sets shared by our members. Martha Burford will play carols and invite all manner of fa-la-la singing, and candy canes will be offered! We look forward to visitors!
7. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 221 W. Nelson Street. We look forward to welcoming guests to St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitors will have the opportunity to help us celebrate our 150th anniversary year, listen to organ music (from 4:00-5:00 pm, prerecorded from 5:00-6:00 pm), wander through our main floor, and listen to short explanations of faith and ask questions of parishioners.
2. Manly Memorial Baptist Church, 202 S. Main Street. Pastor Skyler will show visitors the sanctuary and offer refreshments; a QR code for historical information will be available as well.
3. Trinity United Methodist Church, 147 S. Main Street. Come visit our beautiful sanctuary and enjoy the sounds of the season, with live Christmas music shared by our Music Director, Angie Rader; our Organist/Pianist, Rev. Steve Young; and church member, Becky Edmondson. Music will include pieces played on the organ, piano, flute, and harp.
4. Lexington Presbyterian Church, 120 S. Main Street. Lex Pres is excited to invite everyone to tour the sanctuary while enjoying light refreshments and Christmas music on the organ by Bill McCorkle.
5. First Baptist Church, 103 N. Main Street. First Baptist Church will have a tour of the facility, which includes the History Room, the African American Mini Art Gallery, Rosa Harris Clothing Closet, the Historic Sanctuary, and organ. Gospel Christmas Music will be playing in the background and light refreshments will be available.
6. Grace Episcopal Church, 123 W. Washington Street. During the Open House at Grace, visitors are invited to see Nativity sets shared by our members. Martha Burford will play carols and invite all manner of fa-la-la singing, and candy canes will be offered! We look forward to visitors!
7. St. Patrick Catholic Church, 221 W. Nelson Street. We look forward to welcoming guests to St. Patrick Catholic Church. Visitors will have the opportunity to help us celebrate our 150th anniversary year, listen to organ music (from 4:00-5:00 pm, prerecorded from 5:00-6:00 pm), wander through our main floor, and listen to short explanations of faith and ask questions of parishioners.
Free Gift Wrapping
Saturday Dec, 17 | 2 to 5 PM
Main Street Lexington is offering free gift wrapping for your downtown purchases at the Gin Hotel ballroom
Saturday Dec, 17 | 2 to 5 PM
Main Street Lexington is offering free gift wrapping for your downtown purchases at the Gin Hotel ballroom
Ends next Friday, December 23.
Drop your cards off at Ladles & Linens, 13 S. Main Street by 5 PM!
Drop your cards off at Ladles & Linens, 13 S. Main Street by 5 PM!
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