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• Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville, is inviting women to its third annual “Celebrate the Season” event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. It will feature catered dinner at Christmas tables and nationally known recording artists Jeanine and Bill Murk. Cost is $20 per person for dinner and the program is $10 for the program only. Tickets can be purchased in the church office. For further information, contact Kim Scharafin at (630) 369-4734.

• A new church is coming to the area. Fox Valley Family Church is holding a launch team meeting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Geneva History Center. They are looking for volunteers  to share some of their time and talents to help make a positive impact in their community. For further information, call (630) 439-4209.

• The Chancel Choir of First United Methodist Church of Downers Grove will present Jonathan Willcocks’ Festival of Lessons and Carols. Willcocks is one of Britain’s best known composers. All are invited to attend this congregation and choir interactive service at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. This 60-member adult choir is directed by Diane Hires and accompanied by Patricia Barnes. For further information, call (630) 968-7120 or visit www.dgfumc.org.

• A touch football game will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave. A continental breakfast is offered from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. followed by a worship service at 9:30 a.m. titled “Praising God for Provisions.” For further information, call (630) 969-3320 or visit www.dgcc.org.