Green Valley UMC to present 'Sounds of the Season'

Free holiday concert will feature choir, worship band and guest performers Dec. 20

Green Valley United Methodist Church will host a free “Sounds of the Season” holiday music program featuring choirs, ensembles and soloists, followed by refreshments.

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Published December 16, 2025 - 4:45 a.m.

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Green Valley United Methodist Church invites the community to “Sounds of the Season” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20.

The free musical program features the church’s choir and worship band, along with several other ensembles and soloists celebrating the season with holiday music. Refreshments will be served following the program.

The event is under the direction of Green Valley UMC Director of Music Jennifer Harper and is designed as a festive hour of music for the whole family.

Green Valley United Methodist Church, 620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, OH 44319, is located on state Route 619 just west of Arlington Road. For more information, call the church office at 330-896-4357 or visit greenvalleyumc.com.

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