The community is invited to enjoy special musical Christmas offerings December 12 and 16 at First Presbyterian Church of Maumee.

The concert will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 12. The monthly recital series continues at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 16.

Both events are free and will be held in the church’s sanctuary at 200 East Broadway, Maumee.

The two-part Christmas concert on December 12 will feature First Presbyterian musicians and guest artists, with traditional Christmas performances using organ, strings, handbells and a vocal ensemble to begin the concert.

The second part features a performance of Andrew Peterson’s “Behold the Lamb of God,” a folk-style, Advent song-cycle. A reception of wassail punch and Christmas cookies will follow.

The monthly afternoon recital series on December 16 will feature performances from area musicians Carolyn Anderson, soprano; Julia Gries, mezzo-soprano; Nick Kottman, tenor; and Lucas Lourenco, baritone, along with singalongs of classic Christmas carols.

The program will have a duration of approximately 50 minutes. An informal reception will follow.

For more information, visit firstpresmaumee.org or call 419.893.0223.