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Church opens in '77 to reach out to gays
By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Jul 26, 2008
Cascade Community Church is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend.
The church, located at 1190/1196 Inman St. in Akron, was founded on Christmas Eve in 1977 to reach out to the gay community in Northeast Ohio. It was chartered in January 1978 and continues to serve both homosexuals and heterosexuals. It has had three pastors in its 30-year history.
Today's celebration begins at 7 p.m. and includes music, entertainment, a 1978 retro quiz and a discussion on homosexuality and the Bible. The 11 a.m. Sunday anniversary service will feature the Rev. Samuel Kader, pastor of Community Gospel Church in Dayton. Kader is the author of Openly Gay, Openly Christian: How the Bible Really is Gay Friendly.
In other religion news:
Events
Centenary United Methodist Church 1310 Superior Ave., Akron. Living Inside Out In An Upside Down World will be performed at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. $5. 330-376-9648.
Johnson United Methodist Church 3409 Johnson Road, Norton. ''Run for the One''
Motorcycle Run will be at noon Aug. 16. $15 per bike, $5 per passenger. For non-riders attending the cookout only, $5. Pre-register by Friday, Aug. 1, to be in drawing for $25 gas card. 330-825-7886.
New Beginning Fellowship Church 4567 State Route 43, Brimfield. 7 p.m. Saturday. 2008 Southern Gospel Singing featuring Colonial City. 330-673-0700.
St. George Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church 4667 Applegrove St. N.W., North Canton. 2-5 p.m. Sunday. On a Picnic We Will Go. Join candidates and elected officials for fun, good food and games. $15. For reservations, call Democratic headquarters at 330-477-0705.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church 515 48th St. N.W., Canton. The annual Sermon on the Mount is at 10 a.m. Sunday. The outdoor service includes a picnic in the parish pavilion with entertainment for children.
Women's Interfaith Spiritual Heritage Crown Point Eco Learning Center, 3220 Ira Road, Bath. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Cosmic Walk, a meditation on our place in the universe, facilitated by Barbara O'Donnell.
Milestones
St. Louis Church 300 N. Chapel St., Louisville. 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Michal Zabrecky, a native of Siroke, Slovakia, will be ordained to the diaconate by Most Reverend George V. Murry.
Wedgewood United Methodist Church 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. The Rev. Karen Hartley's 15th anniversary as pastor of the church will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Speakers, lectures
First Friday Club of Greater Akron Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, Akron. 11:15 a.m. Friday. Sister Ann Willits will present Almost Home: The Holiness of Everyday Humor. $14. 330-535-7668.
Dinners
Church of the Master 800 E. Market St., Akron. 5-7 p.m. Friday. Creamed chicken/biscuits and Swiss steak dinner. $8, $5 for children 4-12. 330-376-2141.
Cascade Community Church is celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend.
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