A choir serenades churchgoers at Dixon United Methodist Church, 209 N. Jefferson St. Photo courtesy of Debra Dingman

DIXON, CA (MPG) - For many of the 11 churches in Dixon, residents old and young can enjoy Christmas-oriented services. Each church has its own methods and practices in which to best celebrate the holiday season.

There is one event that unites them all every year and that is Carols in the Tunnel, occurring 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at 220 N. Jefferson St.

The public is invited to join several local church groups in the tunnel to raise their voices and faith. It has become a regular favorite over the holidays, despite the cold, and takes place in the B Street train underpass. For more information, visit Dixon’s Calendar and Events Facebook page.

Cornerstone Baptist Church, 185 West Cherry St., will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 22. Cornerstone Baptist Church’s vision is to “bring people into a loving relationship with Jesus Christ and membership into His family.” For more information, visit Dixon’s Calendar and Events Facebook page or call 707-678-5234.

Dixon United Methodist Church will also have Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 24. At these candlelit evening services will be special holiday tunes, scripture readings and a message of hope, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Dixon United Methodist Church is located at 209 North Jefferson St. For more information, visit dixonumc.org or call 707-678-2191.

Freedom Church, at 470 East H St., is providing a community Christmas Gift Giveaway at 10 a.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 to support families facing financial hardships this holiday season. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit freedomchurch.com or call 707-693-1774.

Living Hope Church, at 410 Gateway Drive, will host its Interstate 180 programming for students from sixth- to 12th grade. Interstate 180 is the church’s main youth night, collaborating with multiple Dixon church youth groups to uphold unity and Christ as high priorities. The event, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 24, will be held at Calvary Chapel in Downtown Dixon, 150 N. First St. For more information, visit livinghopedixon.churchcenter.com or call 707-693-1512.

St. Peter's Catholic Church, 105 South Second St., is offering two holiday-related services in both English and Spanish. Christmas Eve Mass occurs Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. for English speakers and 7:30 p.m. for Spanish speakers. This event will be followed by Christmas Mass on Dec. 25; the English service occurs 11 a.m., followed by the Spanish service at 1 p.m.