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By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Oct 17, 2009
Pilgrim United Church of Christ, the oldest church still in use in Summit County, will have a Lantern Tour to celebrate its 175th anniversary from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
The tour will be conducted by performers portraying historical figures like Ellen Crawford and Mary Sill Danner. The tour guides will share stories about the history of the church, including those of its steeple being hit twice by lightning and of its basement, which once housed escaped slaves.
The church was organized in 1834 under the name First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls and changed its name to Pilgrim United Church of Christ in 1964. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has the distinction of holding a service every Sunday for 175 years.
Pilgrim is at 130 Broad Blvd. Donations for the tour, which is not handicapped accessible, are $3 per person, $5 per couple and $7 per family. For information, call 330-928-4847 or visit http://www.pilgrimcf.org.
In other religion news:
Events
Christian Revival & Discipleship Center — 270 E. Wilbeth Road, Akron. 7 nightly Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. next Saturday. Fall Revival.
Firestone Park United Methodist Church — 250 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Apple Festival. Crafters, lunch and apple goodies. $1 donation. 330-773-7636.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church — 853 Copley Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Fall Revival. Evangelist will be the Rev. Ricky L. Lawson Sr., pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark. The public is invited. 330-434-3243.
Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church — 1430 Goodyear Blvd., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. Free community dinner. No offering is taken. This is a simple home-cooked meal for neighbors and members. 330-784-7633.
Grace United Church of Christ — 13275 Cleveland Ave. NW, Lake Township. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Monthly soup kitchen, with homemade potato soup, toasted cheese sandwich, fruit salad, beverage and dessert. Free to anyone in need of a lunch in the company of others. 330-699-3255.
Jesus Divine Redeemer Church — 7230 Lake Road, Chippewa Lake. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 24. Rummage sale. Deal Day bags of clothing $3, boxes of miscellany $4. 330-722-1180.
Lake Anna Gazebo — Lake Anna, Barberton. 1 to 2:30 p.m. today. Peacefare Not Warfare, a national day of local and regional actions against war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Rally, march, music. Akron musician Zach at 1:30 p.m. in the gazebo. The documentary Rethink Afghanistan will be shown at 11:30 a.m. at Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. 330-644-4249.
Manchester United Methodist Church — 5625 Manchester Road, New Franklin. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Spaghetti dinner with meatballs, salad, bread, drink and dessert. $8 for adults, $4 ages 4-12, younger than 4 free. Public is welcome. Proceeds go to United Methodist Missions.
Mogadore Christian Church — 106 S. Cleveland Ave. Celebrate 177 years of serving the community in newly remodeled sanctuary. Special music and the message A Warrior Will Run to the Battle, by the Rev. Elmer Johnson. Spaghetti dinner following service in the social hall. 330-628-3344.
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. Oct. 24. The Esther Circle will present its annual breakfast. Donation $5. Speaker is Flora Moss, administrative assistant at Auburn University in Alabama. 330-376-6378.
Oak Chapel United Methodist Church — 4203 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Ready To Give Gifts craft bazaar. Kitchen Corner with homemade candy, mincemeat and baked items. Also garage sale items, no clothing. Lunch counter with sandwiches and soups. 330-264-2537.
St. Anthony Church — 83 Mosser Place, Akron. 11:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday. Spaghetti dinner. Adults $7, children $4.50. Tickets at the door. Carryout available.
St. Luke Baptist Church — 875 Garth Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Choir anniversary, with various choirs, groups and soloists.
Second Baptist Church — 690 S. Main St., Akron. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. The Second Closet annual clothing giveaway, hosted by the Women of Purpose Ministry at the church. Free selection of household items, clothes, shoes and coats for men, women and children of all ages. 330-762-6879.
Southside Dreams Association — 547 McKinley Ave., Akron. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Weekly food distribution, immediately following Kingdom Life Bible Studies. Walk-in registrations only. Free and open to all Summit County residents. 330-786-0295.
Wedgewood United Methodist Church — 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Fall & Christmas craft bazaar. Baked goods and jams, lunch available, pies. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. 330-733-8707.
Zion Apostolic Church — 10 W. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. 11:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. Annual Men's Day, men's choir, exhortation and love fellowship. Features District Elder Melvin Brown, pastor of Cathedral of Praise Worship and Family Center in Lorain. 330-253-3650.
Milestones
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church — 1168 Ackley St., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Ernest Stallworth will celebrate his 20th anniversary as pastor. The Rev. Georgia Stephens and the Standing in the Gap family will attend the morning service. The Rev. Horace Drake and the Good Shepherd family will attend the 4 p.m. service.
Performances
Eastern Road Church of God — 2600 Eastern Road, Wadsworth Township. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Denny & Marie Riddell Family Band. 330-927-0448.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 tonight. Solo handbell concert by Kathie Fink in the sanctuary, with accompanist Linda Maloney. Child care available.
New Beginning Fellowship Church — 4567 State Route 43, Brimfield Township. 7 tonight. Nora Hunt's Southern Gospel Singing will feature the Gibbons Family from Dayton and Harmony Singers from Deerfield. 330-673-0700.
Springfield Baptist Church — 1920 Krumroy Road, Springfield Township. 7 p.m. Sunday. Mary St. Clare, soloist, during evening service. Freewill offering. 330-784-3114.
Speakers, classes, workshops
Antioch Baptist Church — 670 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Sixth annual Women in Red program featuring Cheryl Sadler, professor emeritus of nursing at the University of Akron.
The Healing Rooms of Wooster — 2148-H Eagle Pass Road. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today. A new ministry opening soon will hold a training seminar for those who wish to part of the ministry team. It will be led by Jim and Diane White, international speakers and regional directors for the International Association of Healing Rooms of Spokane, Wash. 330-465-3563.
Kriya Yoga Center — Friday at Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron (Room 102), 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn; Saturday and Sunday at Kriya Yoga Center, 19640 Misty Lake Drive, Strongsville. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday for public lecture, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 for meditation and technique classes, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25. The Ancient Scientific Teachings of Kriya Yoga, with Yogacharya Srinidhi Baba and Yogacharya John Thomas Lopategui. 440-572-2084.
Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Ohio — 3750 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield. 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., today and Sunday, teachings on the Vajrakilaya sadhana and the 100 Deity sadhana today, Buddhahood without meditation during Sunday services. Donations welcome at the door. His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche will give a public talk on compassion Friday at 7 p.m., and will consecrate the temple at 7 p.m. Oct. 24. He also will give 100 Deity empowerments, refuge ceremony, Mandala offering and closing ceremony at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. 330-659-0468.
Our Lady of the Elms — 1230 W. Market St., Akron. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Day of Centering Prayer, in the Motherhouse Chapel. Mass, instruction and periods of centering prayer. Donation $35. 330-836-4908.
Richfield Quality Inn — 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield. Nov. 13-15. Marriage Encounter Weekend. Husbands and wives can get away and focus only on each other to gain greater depth, growth and enrichment in their relationship. Sponsored by United Church of Christ and Disciple of Christ churches. 330-628-5846 to register.
St. Sebastian Church — 476 Mull Ave., Akron. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21, the first of eight weekly sessions. Video study with discussion of the narrative books of the Bible. It also will take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. 330-836-2233.
St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church — 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Monthly food distribution for qualified persons living in ZIP code 44320. Registration and qualifications for current year required of all applicants. 330-864-3060.
Second Baptist Church — 451 Bronson St., Medina. 5 p.m. Sunday. Mission emphasis service. Speaker is missionary Larry Shaffer, currently serving in Romblon, Philippines. Share a time of song, fellowship and good food. 330-722-0073. At 7 p.m. each night Tuesday through Thursday, the church will be in revival. The Rev. Robert L. Golson, pastor of Prince of Peace Baptist Church in Akron, will be the evangelist.
The deadline for Religion Notes items is noon Tuesday. Items must be in writing. Please fax information to 330-996-3033, e-mail it to religion@thebeaconjournal.com or send it to Religion, Akron Beacon Journal, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44309.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ, the oldest church still in use in Summit County, will have a Lantern Tour to celebrate its 175th anniversary from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25.
The tour will be conducted by performers portraying historical figures like Ellen Crawford and Mary Sill Danner. The tour guides will share stories about the history of the church, including those of its steeple being hit twice by lightning and of its basement, which once housed escaped slaves.
The church was organized in 1834 under the name First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls and changed its name to Pilgrim United Church of Christ in 1964. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has the distinction of holding a service every Sunday for 175 years.
Pilgrim is at 130 Broad Blvd. Donations for the tour, which is not handicapped accessible, are $3 per person, $5 per couple and $7 per family. For information, call 330-928-4847 or visit http://www.pilgrimcf.org.
In other religion news:
Events
Christian Revival & Discipleship Center — 270 E. Wilbeth Road, Akron. 7 nightly Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. next Saturday. Fall Revival.
Firestone Park United Methodist Church — 250 N. Firestone Blvd., Akron. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. Apple Festival. Crafters, lunch and apple goodies. $1 donation. 330-773-7636.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church — 853 Copley Road, Akron. 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Fall Revival. Evangelist will be the Rev. Ricky L. Lawson Sr., pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Little Rock, Ark. The public is invited. 330-434-3243.
Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church — 1430 Goodyear Blvd., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. Free community dinner. No offering is taken. This is a simple home-cooked meal for neighbors and members. 330-784-7633.
Grace United Church of Christ — 13275 Cleveland Ave. NW, Lake Township. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Monthly soup kitchen, with homemade potato soup, toasted cheese sandwich, fruit salad, beverage and dessert. Free to anyone in need of a lunch in the company of others. 330-699-3255.
Jesus Divine Redeemer Church — 7230 Lake Road, Chippewa Lake. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 24. Rummage sale. Deal Day bags of clothing $3, boxes of miscellany $4. 330-722-1180.
Lake Anna Gazebo — Lake Anna, Barberton. 1 to 2:30 p.m. today. Peacefare Not Warfare, a national day of local and regional actions against war in Afghanistan and Iraq. Rally, march, music. Akron musician Zach at 1:30 p.m. in the gazebo. The documentary Rethink Afghanistan will be shown at 11:30 a.m. at Barberton Public Library, 602 W. Park Ave. 330-644-4249.
Manchester United Methodist Church — 5625 Manchester Road, New Franklin. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Spaghetti dinner with meatballs, salad, bread, drink and dessert. $8 for adults, $4 ages 4-12, younger than 4 free. Public is welcome. Proceeds go to United Methodist Missions.
Mogadore Christian Church — 106 S. Cleveland Ave. Celebrate 177 years of serving the community in newly remodeled sanctuary. Special music and the message A Warrior Will Run to the Battle, by the Rev. Elmer Johnson. Spaghetti dinner following service in the social hall. 330-628-3344.
Mount Lebanon Baptist Church — 180 Edward Ave., Akron. 10 a.m. Oct. 24. The Esther Circle will present its annual breakfast. Donation $5. Speaker is Flora Moss, administrative assistant at Auburn University in Alabama. 330-376-6378.
Oak Chapel United Methodist Church — 4203 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Ready To Give Gifts craft bazaar. Kitchen Corner with homemade candy, mincemeat and baked items. Also garage sale items, no clothing. Lunch counter with sandwiches and soups. 330-264-2537.
St. Anthony Church — 83 Mosser Place, Akron. 11:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday. Spaghetti dinner. Adults $7, children $4.50. Tickets at the door. Carryout available.
St. Luke Baptist Church — 875 Garth Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Choir anniversary, with various choirs, groups and soloists.
Second Baptist Church — 690 S. Main St., Akron. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. The Second Closet annual clothing giveaway, hosted by the Women of Purpose Ministry at the church. Free selection of household items, clothes, shoes and coats for men, women and children of all ages. 330-762-6879.
Southside Dreams Association — 547 McKinley Ave., Akron. 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Weekly food distribution, immediately following Kingdom Life Bible Studies. Walk-in registrations only. Free and open to all Summit County residents. 330-786-0295.
Wedgewood United Methodist Church — 2350 Wedgewood Drive, Akron. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Fall & Christmas craft bazaar. Baked goods and jams, lunch available, pies. Sponsored by United Methodist Women. 330-733-8707.
Zion Apostolic Church — 10 W. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. 11:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. Annual Men's Day, men's choir, exhortation and love fellowship. Features District Elder Melvin Brown, pastor of Cathedral of Praise Worship and Family Center in Lorain. 330-253-3650.
Milestones
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church — 1168 Ackley St., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Ernest Stallworth will celebrate his 20th anniversary as pastor. The Rev. Georgia Stephens and the Standing in the Gap family will attend the morning service. The Rev. Horace Drake and the Good Shepherd family will attend the 4 p.m. service.
Performances
Eastern Road Church of God — 2600 Eastern Road, Wadsworth Township. 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Denny & Marie Riddell Family Band. 330-927-0448.
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 tonight. Solo handbell concert by Kathie Fink in the sanctuary, with accompanist Linda Maloney. Child care available.
New Beginning Fellowship Church — 4567 State Route 43, Brimfield Township. 7 tonight. Nora Hunt's Southern Gospel Singing will feature the Gibbons Family from Dayton and Harmony Singers from Deerfield. 330-673-0700.
Springfield Baptist Church — 1920 Krumroy Road, Springfield Township. 7 p.m. Sunday. Mary St. Clare, soloist, during evening service. Freewill offering. 330-784-3114.
Speakers, classes, workshops
Antioch Baptist Church — 670 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Sixth annual Women in Red program featuring Cheryl Sadler, professor emeritus of nursing at the University of Akron.
The Healing Rooms of Wooster — 2148-H Eagle Pass Road. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today. A new ministry opening soon will hold a training seminar for those who wish to part of the ministry team. It will be led by Jim and Diane White, international speakers and regional directors for the International Association of Healing Rooms of Spokane, Wash. 330-465-3563.
Kriya Yoga Center — Friday at Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron (Room 102), 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn; Saturday and Sunday at Kriya Yoga Center, 19640 Misty Lake Drive, Strongsville. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday for public lecture, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 for meditation and technique classes, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25. The Ancient Scientific Teachings of Kriya Yoga, with Yogacharya Srinidhi Baba and Yogacharya John Thomas Lopategui. 440-572-2084.
Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Ohio — 3750 W. Streetsboro Road, Richfield. 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., today and Sunday, teachings on the Vajrakilaya sadhana and the 100 Deity sadhana today, Buddhahood without meditation during Sunday services. Donations welcome at the door. His Holiness Karma Kuchen Rinpoche will give a public talk on compassion Friday at 7 p.m., and will consecrate the temple at 7 p.m. Oct. 24. He also will give 100 Deity empowerments, refuge ceremony, Mandala offering and closing ceremony at 2 p.m. Oct. 25. 330-659-0468.
Our Lady of the Elms — 1230 W. Market St., Akron. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Day of Centering Prayer, in the Motherhouse Chapel. Mass, instruction and periods of centering prayer. Donation $35. 330-836-4908.
Richfield Quality Inn — 4742 Brecksville Road, Richfield. Nov. 13-15. Marriage Encounter Weekend. Husbands and wives can get away and focus only on each other to gain greater depth, growth and enrichment in their relationship. Sponsored by United Church of Christ and Disciple of Christ churches. 330-628-5846 to register.
St. Sebastian Church — 476 Mull Ave., Akron. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21, the first of eight weekly sessions. Video study with discussion of the narrative books of the Bible. It also will take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays. 330-836-2233.
St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church — 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Monthly food distribution for qualified persons living in ZIP code 44320. Registration and qualifications for current year required of all applicants. 330-864-3060.
Second Baptist Church — 451 Bronson St., Medina. 5 p.m. Sunday. Mission emphasis service. Speaker is missionary Larry Shaffer, currently serving in Romblon, Philippines. Share a time of song, fellowship and good food. 330-722-0073. At 7 p.m. each night Tuesday through Thursday, the church will be in revival. The Rev. Robert L. Golson, pastor of Prince of Peace Baptist Church in Akron, will be the evangelist.
The deadline for Religion Notes items is noon Tuesday. Items must be in writing. Please fax information to 330-996-3033, e-mail it to religion@thebeaconjournal.com or send it to Religion, Akron Beacon Journal, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44309.
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