MONROE — Monroe United Methodist Church is holding an evening of contemporary and traditional Christmas music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at the church, 2227 4th St., Monroe. 

Words to the music will be provided to sing along. Or just relax for an hour of celebrating the birth of Christ.

Viligant Soul will be the feature. Vigilant Soul is a Monroe area contemporary Christian rock band performing songs ranging from simple worship to energy-infused praise rock. Vigilant Soul has been performing individually for decades and together for years including opening for Jason Gray, a well-known national Christian singer-songwriter.

Doors open at 6 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken for Family Promise of Green County. For more information, visit vigilantsoul.com.