• Items should be typed and must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes, in care of Suburban Life Newspapers, 1101 W. 31st St., Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Religion Notes also can be faxed at least two weeks in advance of the publication date to Religion Notes at (630) 969-0228, or e-mailed to religion@mysuburbanlife.com.

• Currently employed Job Ministry volunteers will be available to talk with job-seekers during a “Night-of Networking” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. Those recently displaced from jobs or new to a job hunt will want to arrive at 6 p.m. for a “Networking 101” session to garner tips about starting a job hunt. Other advice includes learning the advantages of using handbills, resumes, business cards, Web sites and other resources. Both sessions are free. For more information, contact Jim Breen at (630) 355-8980.

• St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1501 W. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, will host the Rev. Richard Simon at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Simon will speak on the Liturgy, during which he will discuss the sacramental characteristics of the Mass and what Catholics are doing when they participate in the Mass. For more information, call (630) 759-7588, Ext. 109 or visit www.stfrancisbb.org.

• Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1191 McCarthy Road in Lemont, will be hosting Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Trina Bish for their annual Family Conference at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 through Oct. 17. Dr. and Mrs. Bish have spent the past 23 years raising a family that is dedicated to the work of the Lord. For more information, call (815) 901-1054.

• The Christian Church of Clarendon Hills offers DivorceCare every Wednesday at 7 p.m. This weekly program and support group is for people who are separated or divorced. Each DivorceCare session includes a video on an issue related to divorce and recovery. Videos feature nationally recognized experts on topics such as coping with loneliness, depression, anger, financial survival, helping children cope with their parent’s divorce and new relationships. The video is followed by group discussion. Cost is $12 for the workbook. The church is at 5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. For information or to register, call (630) 323-3456, Ext. 227, or visit www.ccch.org.

• The Christian Church of Clarendon Hills will host its annual The Great Pumpkin Chase event at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. This community event is an alternative to Halloween and allows families to spend a safe, fun evening together. Numerous organized activities are planned including carnival games, face painting, crafts and a family meal. Nonscary costumes are welcome. The cost is $3 per person or $7 per family. The church is at 5750 Holmes Ave. For more information, contact Missy Buche at (630) 323-3456.

• The First United Methodist Church of Westmont introduced a new pastor to the congregation Sept. 7. The Rev. Myung Ji Cho, her husband the Rev. Sang Hyu Han and their daughter, Elizabeth, were welcomed by all those present. For more information, call (630) 512-8669.

• Redeemer Lutheran Church will celebrate the Festival of the Reformation at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. This festival commemorates Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses, a summary of abuses in the church of his time. Special music will be provided by Redeemer’s Festival Choir and brass at the 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. worship services. Redeemer is at 139 E. First St., Hinsdale. For more information, call (630) 323-5530.

• River of Life, formerly First Baptist Church of Clarendon Hills, will again open its doors to the surrounding neighborhoods for their 19th annual communitywide Harvestfest Event. Held each year on the evening of Halloween, River of Life offers Harvestfest as a truly-filled evening for the entire family. A homemade chili, soup and hot dogs will be served, starting at 6:30 p.m. The church is at 5701 Clarendon Hills Road in Clarendon Hills. For more information, call (630) 323-5461.