Religion -- music

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Congregational

Bellissimo, the bell choir of the Congregational United Church of Christ of St. Charles, is presenting a concert of bell music at 3 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. The church is at 40W451 Fox Mill Boulevard in St. Charles.

This program will feature a variety of bell works, including Christmas music such as "Pat-a-Pan" and "Sing We Now of Christmas," selections from "Phantom of the Opera" and "Plink, Plank, Plunk" by Leroy Anderson.

Bellissimo, formed in 1998 and consisting of 14 members, was the 2006 winner of the Helen B. Morse International Bell Choir competition.

The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to support bell purchases.

Episcopal

Enjoy a family event from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in the historic St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel at Fourth and Franklin streets in downtown Geneva. The choir leads visitors and participants in the singing of traditional Christmas carols.

There is no charge. For information, call the church at (630) 232-0133 or visit www.stmarks-geneva.org.

Lutheran

Lord of Life Church presents its Christmas Festival concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 9. The church is at Route 38 and LaFox Road, three miles west of Randall Road in LaFox.

The children's praise team will be featured in the musical "Angel Alert." The adult choir will perform a "Christmas Celebration" under the direction of Ben Lander.

"Sounds of the Season" will be played by the brass ensemble.

Refreshments will follow. There is no admission fee.

Sunday morning worship is at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. A staffed nursery is available for all three services. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30 p.m. Children are invited to Celebration Church featuring the Lord of Life puppet ministry at 11 a.m.

For information, call the church at (630) 513-5325.

Assembly of God

The community is invited to the Christmas showcase at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at Sanctuary, 1S430 Wenmoth Road, a half block north of Main Street in Batavia.

The concert features musical artists J. Brian Hill, Candy Thomas-Kless, Emily Poole, Barb Russo, the Halliwell family and comedian Darrel Marlar. There is no fee.

For information, call the church at (630) 879-0785 or visit www.sanctuaryag.com.