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Tallmadge's Unity Chapel of Light plans lectures, prayers and services
By Colette M. Jenkins
Beacon Journal religion writer
Published on Saturday, Nov 07, 2009
A group of Tibetan monks from the Dzindu Monastery in India will be in Tallmadge for eight days beginning today at Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave.
The monks, who are touring the United States, will share Buddhist traditions during lectures, prayers and ritual services. They will also be available for pujas, or blessings of homes and businesses, on a donation basis. Donations will also be accepted for all events at the church. Funds will be used for the exiled monks and their monastery based in Mundgod, India.
A welcome ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. today, with teaching beginning at 10:15 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. On Sunday, Geshe Gankar Rinpoche will deliver the message during the 10 a.m. service. Teaching will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday and there will be an opening ceremony for a mandala, which represents the universe or wholeness. The monks will begin constructing a mandala of colorful sands after the ceremony. Mandala construction viewing hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday and 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
A mindfulness meditation and teaching will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and a traditional Tibetan dinner will be at 6 p.m. Friday. Cost of the dinner is $15 and reservations are required. Teaching will resume Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For information or to make a dinner reservation, call 330-928-2108 or 330-929-3201. To learn more about Unity Chapel of Light, go to http://www.unitychapeloflight.org.
In other religion news:
Events
Christ Is the Answer Ministries — 379 E. South St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The Pastor's Appreciation Committee will sponsor a special service for the Rev. J. Michael and Sharon Martin in recognition of 15 years of ministry. All are welcome. 330-376-1869.
City of Refuge Worship Center — 5599 S. Prospect St., Ravenna. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14. Church rummage sale. Baby clothes, household items, bake sale and miscellaneous. 330-289-0713 or http://www.cityofrefugeworshipcenter.org.
Columbia United Church of Christ — 978 Wooster Road W., Barberton. 4 to 6 p.m. today. Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw, apple sauce, rolls, dessert and beverage. Adults $8.50, ages 4-12 $3, 3 and under free, families $25. 330-825-9946.
Faith Lutheran Church — 931 E. Main St., Kent. 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Italian Night, monthly fundraising dinner to raise money for the building fund. Homemade lasagna, spaghetti, penne pasta, salad bar, breads, dessert and beverage. $10, ages 6-12 $5, under 5 free. Carryout available. Dinners are the second Friday of every month. 330-673-6633.
Family of Faith United Methodist Church — 800 E. Market St., Akron. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Sugar Plum Gift Shoppe. Shop directly from vendors selling scrapbooking items, makeup, home goods, jewelry, toys and crafts. Free. 330-376-2141.
First Apostolic Faith Church — 790 Easter Ave., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Services will be held to congratulate Samuel Hampton II on becoming pastor of the church. Installation ceremony will be noon Nov. 14. 330-762-9139.
Grace United Church of Christ — 13275 Cleveland Ave. NW, Lake Township. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Swiss steak dinner in the family activity center. All invited. Dinner will include noodles/mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw or apple sauce, green beans, rolls with butter and dessert. Hot dogs an option for children. $8, ages 4-12 $4, under age 3 free. Carryout available. 330-699-3255.
The House of the Lord — 1650 Diagonal Road, Akron. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Annual Veterans Day services. Special observances will be held to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces. Following the service, lunch will be served for veterans, active military personnel, friends and families in the Elder Johnson Family Life Center. 330-864-9073.
Lake Center Christian School — 12893 Kaufman Ave., Lake Township. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. 25th annual Christmas Bazaar, Antiques & Craft Fair will be held at the Kaufman Center. 330-877-2049.
Loyola Retreat House — 700 Killinger Road, Green. 1 and 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Pre-Cana Day, presented by Paul and Kathy Weber. $70 per couple, dinner included. 330-896-2315 or http://www.loyolaretreathouse.com.
Morning Star Baptist Church — 1360 Newton St., Akron. 10 a.m. to noon today. A brunch to celebrate the 17th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. Edward Wheat. At 10:45 a.m. Sunday, pastor and his wife will be honored at the morning service with guest speaker the Rev. James McCain of Macedonia Baptist Church in Waynesburg. 330-733-1022.
Northside Christian Church — 7615 Ridge Road, Sharon Township. For one week starting at noon Nov. 14. The men's ministry is sponsoring Fill the Truck Week in the church parking lot, to benefit the Helping Hands Ministry of Northside and the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. Volunteers will be on site 24 hours a day to collect nonperishable food items, paper products, cleaning supplies and personal care items along with cash donations. 330-813-2109.
North Springfield Presbyterian Church — 671 Canton Road, Akron. 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Retired chaplain Ross Jackson will preach, honoring veterans of the Armed Forces throughout the 200-year history of the congregation. Reception hosted by FOCUS 2009. 330-784-3001.
Our Lady of the Elms — 1230 W. Market St., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday. Taize Prayer, an evening of contemplative prayer in the style of Taize is intended to promote serenity in all who participate. All are welcome. 330-836-4908.
St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church — 3106 Ridgewood Road, Copley Township. Patron Saint Day weekend today and Sunday. At 7 p.m. today, a program will include the Folklore Dance Group Morava from St. Sava Church of Broadview Heights and the Balalaika Orchestra from St. Nicholas Church of Mogadore. Following that will be a dance. Free. A Hierarchical Liturgy will start at 9:30 a.m. Sunday followed by a banquet. $10 donation requested.
St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church — 1051 Robinson Ave., Barberton. 7 p.m. Thursday. The newly formed St. Demetrius Prayer Group will meet. The church will be open all day starting at 9 a.m. for anyone who wishes to spend time in a one-on-one with God. 330-753-2031.
South Arlington United Methodist Church — 790 S. Arlington St., Akron. 1 to 7 p.m. today. Church bazaar, also Swiss steak dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner tickets $7, $4 for ages 5-12. Reservations appreciated and walk-ins accepted. 330-724-1334.
Time for New Beginnings Ministries — 992 Kenmore Blvd., Akron. 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13. The Thankful Evening of Giving Benefit will be held at the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron. There will be auctions to raise funds for those in need. This is a follow-up to the church's first food distribution held six months ago. 330-848-7000.
Performances
Centenary United Methodist Church — 1310 Superior Ave., Akron. 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The Dan Wilson Quartet will perform at Dinner and Jazz Night in the fellowship hall. $6 donation. Food, beverages and coffee shop open for additional charge. 330-376-9648.
Country Chapel — 4390 Hametown Road, Norton. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Christ Unlimited will present a Gospel concert. 330-285-5581.
East Sparta United Methodist Church — 2041 Pine St. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today. 58th annual Turkey Supper sponsored by United Methodist Women. Turkey, dressing, green beans, mashed or sweet potatoes, apple sauce, cranberry sauce, dessert and drink. Adults $8, children $4. 330-866-3341.
Goodyear Heights Baptist Church — 1767 Goodyear Blvd., Akron. 3 p.m. Sunday. Fall Praise Concert, featuring vocal choirs from Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church and Goodyear Heights Baptist, as well as the handbell choir from Goodyear Heights UMC. There will also be performances from the combined choirs. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. 330-784-5497.
Grace United Methodist Church — 1720 Schneider St. NW, Plain Township. 6 tonight. The Rev. John Ferris will perform as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Family Life Center. Carrying on a family tradition passed down by his father, Ferris performs the character from A Christmas Carol in costume at churches every year during the Christmas season. Covered dish dinner at 5 p.m. before the 90-minute show. Freewill offering. Child care available for under age 5. 330-499-2330.
Mountain of Lord Fellowship — 1477 Copley Road, Akron. 6 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Jewelenee Banks will present her stage play Boys, Pull Your Pants Up! $15, ages 17 and under $10. 330-869-2104.
New Trinity Missionary Baptist Church — 1380 Hartford Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Musical celebration in honor of Dorothy Johnson and Gerald Johnson marking 28 years of musical dedication. Various choirs, groups and soloists will participate. The public is invited.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron — 3300 Morewood Road, Fairlawn. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Showing of the movie Consuming Kids, about the commercialization of children. It raises questions about the ethics of children's marketing and its impact on the health and well-being of kids. Free. 330-752-1274.
Speakers, classes,
workshops
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 1 p.m. Thursday. Jennifer Hanselman will speak at Going Strong meeting in Wesley Hall. Hanselman, the mother of sextuplets and a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, will present a program called Return of the Party of Nine. 330-923-5241.
Ken Hamilton Luncheon Forum — St. Michael Catholic Church, 3430 St. Michael Drive NW, Plain Township. 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Dr. Patrick E. Murphy, co-director of Notre Dame's Institute for Ethical Business Worldwide, will speak on Ethical Business in the 21st Century. 330-649-1231.
Mount Zion Baptist Church — 327 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Friday Barbara A. Robinson, an adult survivor of domestic violence and child abuse, will share her story and seven principles for success.
Providence Baptist Church — 458 Madison Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Don Carter, Bobby Eslick II and Stewart O'Neal will be ordained as deacons. The Rev. Carl P. Small Second Baptist Church in Elyria will preside during the service. A reception will follow. 330-253-3980.
St. Francis de Sales Church — 4019 Manchester Road, Coventry Township. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday will be the first in a six-week series called ''Catholics Returning Home'' held in the school cafeteria. It is for non-practicing Catholics who have drifted away from the church and are seeking answers to questions about returning to the faith. 330-644-2225.
Summit Regional Council of Catholic Women — St. Paul Church Parish Activity Center, 1580 Brown St., Akron. 9 a.m. Tuesday. Catholic women are invited to attend the group's third regional meeting. Free and reservations are not required. 330-836-8133.
Time for New Beginnings Ministries — 992 Kenmore Blvd., Akron. 10 a.m. Nov. 14. Dr. Leslie Schneider of Abundant Blessings Ministry is this month's speaker. Preregistration $5, at the door $7. Breakfast included. 330-848-7000.
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A group of Tibetan monks from the Dzindu Monastery in India will be in Tallmadge for eight days beginning today at Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave.
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