Here is a weekly listing of religious events and news in the Akron area.
Events
Bath United Church of Christ — 3980 W. Bath Road, Akron. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11. The Bath Church Country Fall Festival. The Festival includes holiday decorations and gifts, dried flower arrangements, pet shop, bake shop, book sale, silent auction, artisan vendors and entertainment for children. Free admission. Lunch served in the Fellowship Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both days. Dinner seating at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Friday for $10, $5 for 10 and under. For dinner reservations, call 330-666-3520.
Calvary Temple — 3045 Albrecht Ave., Akron. Sunday. Homecoming Day with special guests the Singing Weavers. Following the gospel concert there will be a dinner in the fellowship hall. In the afternoon there will be games for the youth and the young at heart. 330-784-3453.
Canton Christian Women’s Connection — The Fairways, 1500 Rogwin Circle SW, North Canton. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 16. Monthly Luncheon. Diana Grounds will present Great Expectations: What I Learned from My Children. Cost is $13. For reservations, call Sherry at 330-837-6552 or email cantoncwc@aol.com.
Celebration Church — 688 Dan St., Akron. 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. Celebration of Life. Free candy, games, hayrides, Bible costume contest and more for kids of all ages. Activities for the entire family.
The Chapel — 135 Fir Hill, Akron. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Life Chain at The Chapel. We will be at the East Market Street entrance to The Chapel. Please join us as we stand for the unborn. Also, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Women’s Conference And Life Comes Back. Keynote speaker: Tricia Lott Williford and worship leader: Sara Groves. $35 in advance, $40 at door. For more information, go to www.the-chapel.org/adults/womens.
Christ Episcopal Church — 118 S. Mantua St., Kent. 10 a.m. Sunday. Blessing of the Animals will be offered as part of the 10 a.m. service of Holy Communion. All kinds of animals and their owners are invited to attend. Pets should be in carriers or on leashes.
Corpus Christi Church — 221 Main St., Belle Valley. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Annual hog roast. There will be a raffle, crafts and bake sale.
Faith United Methodist Church (Brimfield) — 1235 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11. Swiss steak dinner. $9 adults, $4 youth. Carry-out available.
First Church of the Brethren — 1812 Marigold Ave., Akron. 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. All-you-can-eat soup supper plus desserts. $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under.
Green Valley United Methodist Church — 620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Green. 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 18. Pumpkin Fest, featuring pumpkin decorating, Halloween costume parade, family games, bonfire and a movie. Event is free, but donations of nonperishable food and coats will be given to local needy families. For more information, call 330-896-4357.
Haven of Rest Ministries — Plan on attending one of Haven of Rest’s three fall banquets to learn how the ministry is helping those in need. The banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: Tuesday at Memories Party and Conference Center, 2437-B Back Orville Road in Wooster; Oct. 14 at the Carlisle Inn, 4949 State Route 515 in Walnut Creek and Oct. 21 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8971 Wilcox Drive in Twinsburg. Enjoy a delicious meal and hear the latest updates from the Rev. Jeff Kaiser, executive director. There is no cost to attend, however, reservations are required. Reservations are limited to those 18 and older, call 330-535-1563 or email rrose@havenofrest.org.
Home Missionary Baptist Church — 1922 Oakes Drive, Akron. 11 a.m. Oct. 12. During the service there will be gospel music featuring Tammy Jones Robinette.
The House of Prayer for All People Church — 69 S. Balch St., Akron. Appreciating eight years of ministry by Pastor R. Stacey and First Lady Lynnette Jenkins. 5 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Phillip Moorer of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and 5 p.m. Sunday with Pastor David Parker of Zion Apostolic Church.
The Malone University Center for Theology and Ministry — Brehme Conference Center, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. 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.
Malone University — Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Oct. 25. Equip Ministry Conference. Keynote speaker is Bishop Joey Johnson of House of the Lord. The conference is designed for people in leadership positions within church or para-church organizations, but is open to all. Cost is $40 and includes a boxed lunch and all conference materials. To register or for more information, contact Doug Gregory at 330-471-8643.
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 Zion Baptist Church — 327 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Family & Friends Month Starts. Everyone is welcome.
Mount Carmel Baptist Church — 401 Robert St., Akron. 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Oct. 11. I am EDeN Ministries: The Faith Now Conference. Speakers are Missionary Teaira Mitchell, Prophetess 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. Sunday. 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.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church — 1263 Shannon Ave., Barberton. 4:15 p.m. Oct. 11. Ethnic Rosary. Please join us in praying a decade of the Rosary in Slovenian, Polish, Hungarian, Slovak and English.
Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. 11 a.m. Sunday. 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 Monday, 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.
Shaw Jewish Community Center — 750 White Pond Drive, Akron. 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 13. 2014-15 Akron Holocaust Seminar Helpers and Bystanders: Rescue and Indifference, a seminar for teachers and other interested learners. Featuring Dr. Susan Bachrach, exhibit curator: Some Were Neighbors, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Registration fee: $18 (with box lunch), $12 seminar alone. For information, contact Sam Chestnut at schestnut@thelippmanschool.org.
St. Bernard Catholic Church — 44 University Ave., Akron. 10:45 a.m. to noon Friday. 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. Mark’s Episcopal Church — 515 48th St. NW, Canton. 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Octoberfest celebration. Traditional German food, homemade desserts, beverages, face painting, a 50/50 drawing, and dancing to the music of Johnnie Maier’s Band, “Visinata.” Tastings of craft beer made by St. Mark’s Brewmeisters will be available to those 21 and over.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 ages 7-12 and free for 6 and under.
St. Matthew Rectory — 2603 Benton St., Akron. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. A Cancer Spirituality Group for those on the cancer journey, those who are facing the diagnosis of cancer or have faced the diagnosis in the past or are interested in exploring and talking about the cancer experience in the context of spirituality. 330-628-5725.
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mogadore — 755 S. Cleveland Ave., Mogadore. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Annual Something Russian Festival. The two-day event celebrates Russian food, music, dance and art. Ethnic lunches and dinners are available to eat at the church social hall or for take-out. The St. Nicholas Balalaika Orchestra and the St. Nicholas Russian Youth Dancers will give several live performances in the evenings each day. For more information, go to www.somethingrussian.com.
Suffield United Church of Christ — 1115 State Rout 43, Suffield. 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Shirley and Sam Bryan Memorial Pig Roast.
Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene — 191 S. Munroe Road, Tallmadge. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Trunks, Treats & Truths. A safe trick or treat opportunity for all kids in Tallmadge. In addition to sweet treats there will be fun activities offered including face painting and apple bobbing.
Tower of Prayer Church of God in Christ Worship Center — 1334 Diagonal Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Saturday and 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Celebrating Pastor Burton D. and Mother Gene Clemons Anniversary. Please come and worship with us as we celebrate another year.
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. Saturday. 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.
Westminster Presbyterian Church — 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron. 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Annual Blessing of the Pets. Blessings will be done by interim pastor, the Rev. Conley Zomermaand. Pets should be on leashes or in cages. All animals are welcome. 330-836-2226.
Performances
Brecksville United Church of Christ — 23 Public Square, Brecksville. 4 p.m. Oct. 19. Case Concert Choir will present A Life in Music. The program follows our life journey from birth through adulthood, and features works by several contemporary composers, as well as two traditional songs from Africa. A free-will offering will be received and a light meal will be served following the concert.
Cornerstone Church — 578 Killian Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Crowns 4 Christ — The Unbroken Tour 2014. Presented by amazing speakers on fire for Christ, along with music, videos, and fun you can share in the storms that turned into stories, the challenges that turned broken into beauty. Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Call 330-703-1183 for ticket information.
First Baptist Church — 775 W. Main St., Wilmot. 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11. The Saturday Sing featuring the Victory Trio and Four By Grace. Love offering accepted.
Malone University — 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20. The College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences — Department of Music will present Summit Bells, a community handbell ensemble from Akron. The event is free and open to the public.
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church — 3295 S. Union Ave., Alliance. 4 p.m. Oct. 12. Organ Duets! Mark Thewes, organist and director of music at Westbrook Park United Methodist Church in Canton and Chad Pittman, subdean of the Canton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, will perform.
Zion Temple Baptist Church — 515 Ardella Ave., Akron. 6:15 p.m. Saturday. Birthday Musical Concert, with Pastor Mark Ward.
Speakers
St. Joseph Parish in Mantua — 11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua. 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22. Speaker Series — Discover God: Turn on the Light, Adult Men’s Spirituality Night: Father Robert Kraig Up and Down the Ladder of Life. For more information, call 330-274-2253 or go to www.stjosephmantua.com.
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