Stewart’s Caring Place Cancer Wellness Center will honor Summit County Probate Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer with its first Spirit Award for her service to community on July 19 at the Butterfly Gala.
The annual fundraiser benefits the nonprofit organization in its mission to provide services to more than 1,000 people affected by cancer each year. It will take place at the Golf Improvement and Event Center, 116 Medina Road in Medina. The event will include a raffle, silent and live auctions and dinner catered by Beau’s Grille. Live entertainment will be provided by harpist Kimberly Flett and funk band Get on Up.
Individual tickets for the gala are $150 and can be purchased at www.StewartsCaringPlace.org or by calling Jeannine Marks at 330-836-1772.
Stewart’s Caring Place began as a grass-roots effort led by the family and friends of Dr. Stewart Surloff, whose battle with cancer ended in 2001. During his life, Surloff shared his experiences of living with cancer to help others struggling with the illness. The cancer wellness center carries on Surloff’s legacy by offering free support services to people whose lives are affected by cancer. Programs include lectures and workshops, a resource center, healing arts, community referrals, counseling, attorney consultations, support groups and wigs.
In other religion news:
Events
Canton Calvary Mission — at Westbrook Park United Methodist Church, 2521 12th St. NW, Canton. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 19. A 2-Mile Benefit Walk and Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show will be held to benefit mission programs. The walk will step off at 9 a.m., with registration at 8 a.m. Awards given to the youngest walker, youngest at heart and for the walker who brings in the largest amount of donations. Cars, trucks and motorcycles of all makes, models and years may be entered in the show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is $10 and ends at 1 p.m. Awards given in several categories. Call 330-454-8610, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, or email Marie_calvary@ameritech.net to obtain walk forms or information. www.cantoncalvarymission.net.
Diocese of Youngstown — 144 W. Wood St., Youngstown. Dr. Thomas Sauline has been appointed administrator of Child Protection Policy for the Diocese of Youngstown by Bishop George V. Murry. His duties include safe environment coordinator and victim assistance coordinator. Sauline is also catechetical consultant for the Office of Religious Education. 330-744-8451
Higher Ground Worship Center — 380 Wooster Road N., Barberton. 6 p.m. July 25, 4 p.m. July 26. Women Ensuing Destiny will be presented. Keynote speaker on July 25 is the Rev. Darlene Bishop of Solid Rock Ministries in Monroe, Ohio. Keynote speaker on July 26 is Krista Tyson of Mount Calvary International in Youngstown. Seminars will also be held that day. Dress code is all white for both nights.
Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church — 413 Iroquois Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The 68th annual usher board anniversary will be celebrated. Guest speaker is the Rev. Oliver Campbell, pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church in Akron. 330-784-8964.
Westminster Presbyterian Church — 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron. The summer worship schedule on Sundays is as follows: 8:30 a.m., worship on the Johnstone Patio; 9:30 a.m., fellowship in Wright-Herberich Hall, and 10:30 a.m., worship in the sanctuary. Professional child care available. 330-836-2226.
Performances
Chapel of Prayer — 1811 Brittain Road, Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. Internationally Known “King of the Keyboards” Lorne Matthews and Jimmie Ruth in concert.
Coventry Crossing Church — 552 Swartz Road, Coventry Township. 3 p.m. today. A benefit concert for the Wounded Warriors Project will feature Dogwood Lane, a multigenerational rock band with Christian-based lyrics and themes. Donations will be accepted for the Wounded Warriors. Food available, drawing for door prizes. For information or to donate, contact Bill Dieringer at 330-618-0468 or email prayatthecrossing@sbcglobal.net.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 3 p.m. Sunday. The Capital City Ringers, under the direction of Jane C. Wright, will be in concert. The nonprofit community hand bell ensemble from Lansing, Mich., will perform a scripted program entitled An American Montage. It will also include a variety of percussion and other instruments. Freewill offering. 330-923-5241.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ — 130 Broad Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Pianist Jim Hendricks will present a 45-minute program during morning worship service. Hendricks has performed more than 1,200 Christian piano concerts across the United States, along with many recordings and television appearances.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church — 2615 Prairie College St. SW, Canton Township. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 19. The Ronald Howard Gospel Music Center will host Down Home Gospel Southern Fest. Featured artists are Mission Quartet from Florence, Ky., Mercy River Quartet from Massillon, Down Home Gospel Quartet from Akron and Sherril Bing Rundel from Medina. Emcee is former radio host Harold Pickens. Freewill offering. Free Bible bookmarks and entries for CD drawings. Sandwiches and dinners available for purchase before and during concert. 330-256-3114.
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