St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 10 Delp Road, Lancaster, invites the community to a performance by the Hershey Handbell Ensemble on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 4 p.m. as part of the church's Musical Arts Series.

The Hershey Handbell Ensemble was formed in 2004 to fulfill the need for an auditioned community ensemble composed of people able to play advanced literature and interested in advancing the art of handbell ringing through education and performance. The 15-member group, directed by Dr. Shawn Gingrich, performs on seven and a half octaves of Malmark handbells, handchimes, and other assorted instruments. The ensemble will have its selection of CD recordings available for purchase at the concert.

The concert is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be received during intermission, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Lancaster County Food Hub.

The community is also invited to St. Peter's Christmas Eve services: a 2 p.m. family service outdoors; 3:30 and 5 p.m. family services indoors; and 7:30 and 9 p.m. traditional services indoors.

Additionally, the church's Tanzania Mission Committee invites the community to its 14th Cookie Walk on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. until noon or until cookies are sold out. Attendees may purchase a large container for a set fee and fill it with a variety of homemade holiday cookies baked by members of the congregation.

Safety precautions for the protection of guests and organizers will be taken. This year's event will be held in the church's Family Life Center to allow for social distancing.

Proceeds from the Cookie Walk will provide education and care for the orphans of Busoka Lutheran Church, St. Peter's companion congregation in Tanzania.

Attendees are required to wear masks while inside St. Peter's church facility. For more information about the Musical Arts Series, the Cookie Walk, and other ministries at St. Peter's, visit http://www.stpeterslutheran.org or call 717-569-9211.