Here is a weekly listing of religious events and news in the Akron area.
Events
The Barberton Gallery of Fine Arts — 33 Third St. SE, Suite 103, Barberton. 2 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The Saint Pio Mission 5-Year Anniversary Celebration. A benefit spaghetti dinner for impoverished single mothers and their children. Area pastors are welcome to speak about their ministries or philanthropic projects. For information, call 330-328-7619.
Corpus Christi Church — 221 Main St., Belle Valley. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Annual hog roast. There will be a raffle, crafts and bake sale.
The First Friday Club — Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron. 11:15 a.m. Friday. The Most Rev. Richard G. Lennon, bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, will address the topic Religious Freedom, TODAY. Cost of the luncheon is $15. For reservations, call 330-535-7668 or go to www.firstfriday clubofgreaterakron.org.
Friendship Baptist Church — 800 W. Maple St., Hartville. 11 a.m. Sunday. Evangelist Danny Long will be preaching that old time gospel with his wife, Pam, singing. There will be a covered dish dinner immediately following the services and all are welcome. Sunday School at 10 a.m. For more information, call Pastor Tom Graham at 330-956-4417.
Greater Galilee Baptist Church — 70 W. Huston St., Barberton. 4 p.m. Sunday. Third Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Bishop Emmett J. Lee. Guest speaker will be Pastor William V. Green of Tabernacle of Glory Baptist Church of Nashville, Tenn.
Haven of Rest — 175 E. Market St., Akron. 1 p.m. Oct. 7. Women’s Auxiliary program will present Gwendolyn Walker, who will sing about the Faithfulness of God. Enjoy some bargain shopping that goes to support Haven of Rest at 10 a.m. A light luncheon will be served at noon. For more information, call Rose Rose at 330-535-1563 or email rrose@havenofrest.org.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church — 55 Atterbury Blvd., Hudson. 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Peter Beckwith, the assisting bishop in the Anglican Diocese of the Great Lakes, will preach and celebrate Holy Eucharist at which he will welcome new members into the church and help commemorate the burning of the church mortgage. The celebration will continue after the Mass with a luncheon.
Journey Covenant Church — 2679 N. Haven Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday. Free, hot dinner to local residents. Christ Kitchen Dinners are open to the public. For more information, call 330-923-8021 or go to www.journeycov.org.
The Malone University Center for Theology and Ministry — Brehme Conference Center, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 9. Pastors’ Luncheon. Guest speaker, the Rev. Joel Scandrett, assistant professor of historical theology and director of the Robert E. Webber Center of Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pa. The lecture and discussion will focus on the subject of catechesis and its necessity in forming disciples during our time. 330-471-8239.
Marlboro Christian Church — 9383 Edison St. NE, Alliance. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Fifth annual Family Fun Fest. Guests will enjoy inflatables, carnival games, bungee bounce, video game truck, live entertainment, free hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, a cookie and drink. The event is free. For more information, call 330-935-2161.
Messiah Lutheran Church — 4700 S. Main St., Green. 2 p.m. Oct. 12. Pet Blessing in the field around the church. Have your pet blessed and enjoy God’s gift of animal companionship. If it rains the blessing will take place in the Family Life Center. For more information, call 330-644-5766.
Mount Carmel Baptist Church — 401 Robert St., Akron. 6 p.m. Oct. 10 and 9 a.m. Oct. 11. I am EDeN Ministries: The Faith Now Conference. Speakers are Missionary Teaira Mitchell, Prohetess Edlexus Henley, Pastor Kevin R. Smith, Apostle Lynnette Appling and Minister Eric D. Nevins Jr. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 330-714-5221.
New Life Episcopal — 13118 Church Ave., Lake Township. 10 a.m. Oct. 5. Blessing of the Animals. Personal Blessings of Pets and Owners. All pets are welcome, in cages and on leashes. For more information, go to www.cometonew life.org/animal-blessing.
Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. 11 a.m. Oct. 5. Bring Your Pets to Mass. An outdoor Mass with pet blessing, will commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and his love of animals. Please have pets on leashes or caged. In case of rain, take your pets into the church for the 11 a.m. Mass. Also, on Oct. 6, a Rosary Rally/Crusade, a 50th Anniversary Event, will be held. A rosary prayer will be prayed every hour on the hour from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., the Most Rev. Roger W. Gries, auxiliary bishop emeritus for the Diocese of Cleveland, will preside at the closing Mass on the vigil of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. For more information, call 330-896-2345.
St. Bernard Catholic Church — 44 University Ave., Akron. 10:45 a.m. to noon Oct. 10. Witness for Life. A peaceful and prayerful “chain” will form as silent witnesses to the sanctity of life. Assemble on the front steps of the church.
St. Hilary Parish — 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Feast of St. Francis. From St. Francis to Pope Francis to You! Creating a Climate for Solidarity. A 90-minute multimedia presentation and discussion. For more information, call Katie McCarthy at 330-867-1055, ext. 217, or email kmccarthy@sthilary church.org.
St. John CME Church — 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Annual Friends and Family Day. An outdoor community fellowship with lunch, games and door prizes will follow the service. Meet new pastor, the Rev. Reynard Monmouth. For more information, call 330-864-3060.
St. John Lutheran Church — 550 E. Wilbeth St., Akron. 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Annual Cabbage Roll Dinner. Please join us for a traditional sit-down dinner with all the fixings including beverages, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, apple sauce and assorted pies. Cost is $8.50 with carryout available. Cost for single rolls is $3.50 each. There will be a 50/50 raffle, gift tables and a bake sale. For reservations, call 330-773-4128.
Trinity UCC — 215 High St., Wadsworth. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Farmers market. Fresh produce from local farms and gardens. Baked goods, fresh eggs, honey, herbs and more. 330-334-2536 or www.ucctrinity.com.
Uniontown Community Park — 3696 Apollo St. NW, Lake Township. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Blessing of the Animals. Personal blessings of pets and owners. All pets are welcome in cages and on leashes. For more information, go to www.cometonewlife.org/animal-blessing.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron — 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Saturday. Free monthly community meal program.
Performances
Christ Presbyterian Church — 530 Tuscarawas St. W., Canton. 7 p.m. Sunday. The 10th season of the Christ Church Music series will begin with the Cleveland Orchestra Piano Quintet performing on the recently purchased Bosendorfer grand piano.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 4 p.m. Sunday. A Chorus for a Cause will perform In His Own Words with orchestra. Tickets are $15, $5 of which goes to the nonprofit organization Life Is Good No Matter What, which plans escapes for adults with advanced stages of cancer through cherished experiences. For tickets, go to www.achorusforacause.org.
Malone University — Stewart Room of the Randall Campus Center, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 7 p.m. Saturday. The Northeast Ohio Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host comedian John Branyan. Admission is $15. Tickets can only be purchased online at www.johnbranyan.com.
Shoreline Community Church — 790 Carnegie Ave., Akron. 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Fall Harvest Music Festival featuring Stevens Family Bluegrass, the McDougal Family, Grace Haydu, the Maxwells, Mike Radebaugh and Galen Oakes present The Elvis Gospel Show. Free. For more information, go to www.shoreline churchakron.com.
Trinity United Church of Christ — 3909 Blackburn Road NW, Canton. 7 p.m. Sunday. The Trial of Job musical. A contemporary retelling of the biblical story of Job is set in a modern-day courtroom. A freewill offering will benefit the Canton Calvary Mission.
Westminster Presbyterian Church — 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. Five at Five concert series will feature Philip Thomson on piano. For more information, go to www.westminster akron.com.
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