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Beacon Journal staff report
To celebrate its 100th anniversary, Annunciation Catholic Church will hold ''The Grand Celebration'' Sunday. The event at the church, 87 Broad St., Akron, will begin with a 10:30 a.m. Liturgy. That will be followed by a 2 p.m. dinner at St. George Antiochian Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Akron.
The afternoon centennial event will include dinner and refreshments catered by Joe Catalano, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and a variety of entertainment by former members of Annunciation A.C.T.O.R., produced by the Rev. James Berardi and directed by Jerry Keller.
Tickets are $16, $10 for children under 12. Call 330-535-4141.
In other religion news:
Events
Church of the Master 800 E. Market St., Akron. 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Creamed chicken/biscuits and Swiss steak dinner. $8, $5 for children 12 and under. 330-376-2142.
Eastwood Church of the Brethren 581 Darrow Road, Akron. 8 to 11 a.m. April 5. Buckwheat & buttermilk pancake breakfast featuring: all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee or tea. $5, $3 for children under 12. Also, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday car wash. All donations help to defray the cost of summer camp for the children at Eastwood.
First Friday Club Luncheon Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill, University of Akron. Friday noon. Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, executive director of NETWORK since 2004, will address the luncheon on the topic ''Faith, Morality and the Federal Budget: Strange Bedfellows or Intimately Connected?'' $14. 330-535-7668.
Grace United Church of Christ 13275 Cleveland Ave., Uniontown. 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 5. Swiss steak dinner with sides and dessert. $8, $4 for children 4-12. 330-699-3255.
Greater Bethel Baptist Church 404 S. Arlington St., Akron. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 2nd annual Health Fair. Free health screening, door prizes and refreshments.
Manchester United Methodist Church 5625 Manchester Road, Akron. 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Chili supper with corn bread and dessert. $6. To benefit Interfaith. 330-882-4818 or 330-644-0343.
Mount Olive Baptist Church 1180 Slosson St., Akron. 11 a.m. Saturday. Women's Auxiliary annual Women's Day Tea and Luncheon.
New Hope Baptist Church 1706 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. Hope Soup Kitchen. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Free.
Queen of Heaven Church 1800 Steese Road, Green, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated. 330-896-2345.
St. John C.M.E. Church 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Black Male Awareness Day. Several black males who are making a difference in the Akron community will be honored.
St. Paul's United Methodist Church 2705 Sixth St. S.W., Canton. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Swiss steak dinner including sides and homemade dessert. $8, $4 for children. Also, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, a luncheon and bake sale with homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts. 330-456-7207.
Trinity United Church of Christ 3909 Blackburn Road N.W., Canton. 5 to 7 p.m. April 5. Community Swiss steak dinner. Proceeds benefit Trinity's Sports Ministry Program. $8, $4 for children 10 and under.
Wedgewood United Methodist Church 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner. $6.
Milestones
New Hope Baptist Church 1706 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. The church will observe its 55th anniversary on Sunday. Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. and morning worship service at 10:45 a.m. Guest preacher for the celebration is the Rev. Dr. Granville Seward, retired pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church of Newark, N.J.
Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church 413 Iroquois Ave., Akron. Will celebrate Mother Ella Dix as she observes her 97th birthday. The celebration will be held Sunday. Reflections of her years of service will be highlighted during the 11 a.m. morning service. A special dinner will be held in honor of Mother Dix, immediately following morning worship service.
Performances
Broadman Baptist Church 350 E. Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Andrea Clemons will perform.
Faith Lutheran Church 2726 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 10 a.m. Sunday. The Speyer Youth Choir from Germany will perform. 330-836-8811.
First United Methodist Church 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7 p.m. Sunday. The Epworth Youth Choir will present Crucified, a musical Passion drama. Freewill offering will be taken.
First United Methodist Church 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The Freedom Brass Band will hold its spring concert. $8, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children 15 and under. 330-867-0518.
Malone College Chapel Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts, 2600 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Canton. 10 a.m. Monday. The Kuyasa Kids, a South African children's choir and dance team, will perform.
Solid Rock Fellowship 10631 Kent Ave. N.W., Hartville. 7 p.m. Saturday. The Baldwin-Wallace College Voices of Praise will perform. A freewill offering will be taken. 330-877-9633.
Workshops, classes
The Chapel Akron Campus, 135 Fir Hill, Akron. Eight-week Divorce Recovery Workshop will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday. The workshop is led by Pastor Craig Henry. To register, visit, http://www.the-chapel.org/singles or call Julie at 330-315-5501.
The Chapel Green Campus, 1800 Raber Road, Green. Care for the Caregiver Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. April 5. Speakers include: Pastor Knute Larson, Dr. Kyle Allan, Mitch Gingrich, Susan Sigmon and Jeannie Flossie. Cost is $25, which include a continental breakfast and lunch. 330-376-6400 or http://www.the-chapel.org/care.
Fairlawn Lutheran Church 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn. Financial Peace University will begin a 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call Anita Gage at 330-714-6792.
Hudson Community Chapel 750 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson. Oasis Divorce Recovery Class will begin an eight-week session at 11:30 a.m. April 6. Sessions will continue every week until May 25. To register, visit http://www.hudsonchapel.org.
Queen of Heaven Church 1800 Steese Road, Green. The Familia Women's Study Group meets from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. every other Tuesday; meeting on April 1, 15 and 29. 330-896-2345.
Speakers, lectures
The Chapel Mocha Maiden, 17-19 Maiden Lane, Akron. April TableTalk will take place at noon Wednesday. The topic is ''Your Personal Mission Statement.'' Cost of boxed lunch is $6.50. Reservation deadline is Monday. 330-315-5612.
Malone College Worldview Forum Series Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts, 2600 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Canton. 7:30 p.m. Monday. The series will take a look at the influence of Hollywood on our culture with ''Faith, Film, and Society: This Forum is Not Yet Rated.'' Panelists include: Jack Hafer, Rev. Rebecca VerStraten-McSparran, Andrew Rudd, Joe Siebert, and Linda Leon. Free. http://www.malone.edu.
Our Lady of Grace Parish 1088 Ridge Road, Hinckley. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Canadian singer/songwriter and Catholic evangelist, Mark Mallet, will give a powerful evening of music, message, and adoration called an ''Encounter With Jesus.'' Freewill offering will be taken.
St. Martha Parish 300 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Come and See Meeting will present Joyce Kelleher, former Secretary for Catechesis for the Diocese of Cleveland, who will present ''What It Means to Be Catholic.'' Free. 330-773-7621.
St. Michael Church 3505 St. Michael's Blvd. N.W., Canton. 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Dr. Ken Hamilton Luncheon Forum. Dr. Dennis Doyle will present ''Cracking the Hildegard Code: A Medieval Mystic's Advice on Living Out a Catholic Vision.'' $15. Reservation deadline is Tuesday. 330-649-1231.
Special services
Christ Is The Answer Ministries 379 E. South St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Family and Friends Day with guest speaker Pastor Shawnta Hardin of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
Dwelling Place Family Church Barlow Community Center, 41 S. Oviatt St., Hudson. 10 a.m Sunday. Evangelist Dennis Heber will speak.
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 1225 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 7 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Clay Evans of Chicago will be the guest speaker.
Living Stone Apostolic Church 587 S. Arlington St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Circle of Virtue will host evangelist Krista Tyson of Indianapolis. 330-773-7981.
Mount Olive Baptist Church 1180 Slosson St., Akron. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Women's Day service with Minister Charlotte Wade of United Baptist Church.
Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church 401 Robert St,. Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The Mother's Board Ministries will present special worship services with St. Luke Baptist Church and Pastor William Jones as special guests.
Prince of Peace Baptist Church 844 Garth Ave., Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. 51st annual Men's Day. Pastor Dennis K. Butts Sr., staff pastor of The House of the Lord, will speak on ''The Mark of a Good Man (Psalms 37:23).''
Support Groups
Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church 6034 S. Locust St., Peninsula. Divorce Recovery Group will begin a six-week session on April 6. The sessions will take place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Sundays through May 18. Preregistration required, 330-762-7481.
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