Whether you are new to the area and looking for a place of worship or a long time parishioner looking for more information below is a list of local churches and parishes and their holy day schedules and holiday giving information.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Wakefield - located at 5 Bryant Street, Wakefield
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010, Festival Eucharist, 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2010, Christmas Morning Eucharist with Hymns, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday after Christmas, Sunday, December 26, 2010, Christmas Matins, 9:00 a.m.
Eve of Epiphany, Wednesday, January 5, 2011, Epiphany Lessons & Carols, 6:30 p.m.
Epiphany Sunday, Sunday, January 9, 2011, Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m., Children's Epiphany Pageant & Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church - located at 8 Lafayette Street, Wakefield, holds a meal service called Sheppard's Table on the second Sunday of each month.  Members, local businesses, individuals, other religious groups can donate food,  paper goods, cooking services or financial contributions to help feed those in need.
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010, Service, 6:30 p.m.

First Parish Congregational Church - located at 1 Church Street, Wakefield
Christmas Sunday, December 19, 2010, Service, 10:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010, Children's Pageant, 5:30 p.m. & Carols, Candlelight and Communion Service, 11:00 p.m.

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish - located at 1155 Main Street, Wakefield
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010, Christmas Concert, 3:30 p.m., Service,  4:00 p.m., Children's Pageant, 5:30 p.m.
Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2010, Services, 9:00 a.m.,  11:00 a.m.

St. Florence Church - located at 47 Butler Avenue in Wakefield offers parishioners the opportunity to participate in the Christmas Giving Tree. The Giving Tree, which in conjunction with Catholic Charities, provides gifts such as winter clothes and toys to children and families in need.
Christmas Eve, Friday December 24, 2010, Mass, 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, Saturday December 25, 2010 Mass, 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

St. Joseph's Parish - located at 15 Gould Street, Wakefield has the Giving Tree Collection where parishioners remove a tag from the tree. The tag contains information regarding a gift to provide to a child or family in need. Participants then purchase and provide unwrapped gifts with the tag attached under the tree or to volunteers. Additionally, Gift Certificates and Fuel Assistance checks are also optional gifts for the Giving Tree. St. Joseph's is also collecting mittens, gloves, white cotton socks, hats and scarves for the homeless.
Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2010, Mass, 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2010, Mass, 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalists Church - located at 326 Main Street, Wakefield
Christmas Concert, Sunday December 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Friday December 24, 2010, Service, 7:00 p.m.

United Methodist Church - located at 273 Vernon Street, Wakefield
Christmas Eve, Service, 5:30 p.m.