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Free Press photographer Ruth Bonneville was sent on a mission this month to capture the essence of Christmas in Winnipeg.
She visited churches and other organizations across the city preparing for holiday services, hosting concerts and helping the needy.
We wish our readers a safe and happy holiday.
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South Osborne - Gateway Church hosts a Carols by Candlelight Christmas Service with special readings on Dec. 22Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Grant Memorial Church hosts a festive concert with new and classic Christmas music, presented by their community Christmas choir, youth choir and our King's Kids Choir.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Grant Memorial Church hosts a festive concert with new and classic Christmas music, presented by their community Christmas choir, youth choir and our King's Kids Choir on Dec. 15.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Heidi Toews conducts Grant Memorial Church's festive concert on Dec. 15.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
John Kachuro holds his daughter, 4-month-old Brielle Kachuro, who is playing baby Jesus, and chats with Ken Peters who plays King Harrod after rehearsing the nativity scene at Gateway Church on Dec. 21.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Charleswood United church members volunteer their time to pack 50 hampers for the Christmas Cheer Board.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Charleswood United church members volunteer their time to pack 50 hampers for the Christmas Cheer Board on Dec. 13.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Jenna Poborsa, chairperson for Charleswood United church's annual hamper drive, carefully checks each hamper box filled by volunteers.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
The Royal Canadian Air Force Band performs a Home for the Holidays concert at St. Boniface Cathedral on Dec. 11. Proceeds from the concert benefit the military community.
Dec 22nd, 2019Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
The Royal Canadian Air Force Band performs a Home for the Holidays concert at St. Boniface Cathedral on Dec 11.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Springs Church worship leader Andrew Raposo sings a special Christmas number with a choir during their Sunday service.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Springs Church kids choir perform on stage for their special Christmas production every Sunday throughout December.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Springs Church youth dance team perform during its special Christmas production.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Tom Sturdy lights his candle from the lit Christ candle at the front of Trinity United Church for their Longest Night of the Year Worship service on Dec. 21. The annual event takes place on solstice and is a quiet, thoughtful service for those who find this time of year difficult.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Davy Koblun, 3, diligently works on his snowman at the kids craft table at Willowlake Church during their Christmas celebration and brunch on Dec. 14.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Ini Isafiade, 4, looks into Kristiana Koblun's prize box while playing a gift giving game at Willowlake Church Christmas celebration and brunch on Dec. 14.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Willowlake Church youth have some fun just prior to performing a nativity scene drama during their Christmas celebration and brunch.Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press
Willowlake Church youth perform a nativity scene drama during their Christmas celebration and brunch on Dec. 14.
