Four Catholic high school seniors will speak during the monthly luncheon of the First Friday Club of Greater Akron on Feb. 3 at the University of Akron Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill, Akron.
The students — Erica Beal of Archbishop Hoban, Tessa Haneline of Our Lady of the Elms, Lydia Presper of St. Vincent-St. Mary and Michael Bachmann of Walsh Jesuit — will reflect on personal stories of how God has worked in their lives. The students were selected by school faculty and staff to represent their high schools.
The First Friday Club strives to promote a better understanding of issues that affect church, family, work and community life. The Catholic organization’s luncheon series is in its 12th year and draws an average of 175 people.
Cost of the luncheon is $15. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Reservations can be made by sending a check to First Friday Club of Akron, 795 Russell Ave., Akron, OH 44307. For information, call 330-535-7668.
In other religion news:
Events
Calvary Baptist Church — 516 W. Sunset Drive, Rittman. 10 a.m. Jan. 29. The gospel trio New Vision will perform a free concert. For information, visit www.cbcrittman.com.
Canton Christian Home — 2550 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 28. Indoor miniature golf event on an 18-hole course will be held. Open to the public. Cost is $2. Refreshments served. For information, contact Lori Noebe at lori@cantonchristianhome.org or 330-4546-0004.
Christ Is the Answer Ministries — 379 E. South St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The men’s ministry will host a praise celebration service and fellowship. 330-376-1869.
Mount Haven Baptist Church — 545 Noble Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. Celebrating the church’s 63rd anniversary with the Rev. Terrance Bivins from Worship Cathedral of Lorain as guest speaker. 330-253-2923.
St. Mark Lutheran Church — 158 North Ave., Tallmadge. Noon Sunday. Soup and Pie Cook-Off. All entries will be judged. Sample several items and pick a winner.
Performances
First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Organist Dean Wagner and the Epworth Youth Choir present an evening of instrumental and vocal music plus PDQ Bach’s Little Pickle Book. Child care provided. Freewill offering will benefit the choir’s spring tour to Florida. 330-923-5241.
St. Hilary Church — 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Singers Companye, a chamber choir of professional singers from Northeast Ohio, will perform Choral Music in 19th Century Paris, a variety of choral repertoire written by French composers during the 1800s. Free. Information: director@ singerscompanye.com.
Trinity Lutheran Church — 600 S. Water St., Kent. 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Kerry Kean, a local guitarist and composer, will present a concert of folk and bluegrass music in the sanctuary.
Speakers and classes
Ashland Theological Seminary — 401 College Ave., Ashland. 7 p.m. Thursday. Dr. John Byron, associate professor of New Testament and Greek, will present a lecture titled Rewriting the Bible: Versions of Bible Stories your Sunday School Teacher Didn’t Know in Gerber Academic Building’s Smetzer Auditorium. Free to the public. A light reception will follow, along with an opportunity to tour the seminary’s Bible Museum. To register, visit http://rewritingthebible.eventbrite.com or call Amy Burns at 419-289-5462.
Cornerstone Free Methodist Church — 578 Killian Road, Coventry Township. 6 p.m. Jan. 29. First session of Financial Peace University, a 13-week course on DVD that teaches families and individuals common-sense principles of money planning, debt reduction and wealth building. Contact John Alchier at 330-644-3937 for information or to register.
Grace United Church of Christ — 3285 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Barberton, Norton, Wadsworth Peace Group will meet with Patty O’Shea speaking on Widening Circles of Love: The Ripple Effects of Building Peace. O’Shea is a spiritual counselor in a hospice program in Westlake and an active member of the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Akron. The community is invited.
Kenmore Community Church of the Nazarene —2025 12th St. SW, Akron. 1 p.m. Jan. 29. First session of Financial Peace University, a 13-week course on DVD that teaches families and individuals common-sense principles of money planning, debt reduction and wealth building. Contact Terry Gaugler at 330-745-7720 for information or to register.
Northeast Ohio Team Church Volunteer Central — Community Christian Church (Disciples), 210 N. Main St., North Canton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. The Biblical Foundations of Equipping Ministry workshop will be held. Registration and coffee at 10:30 a.m. Provides new insights on establishing a gifts-based, inclusive, inviting ministry culture. Lunch $10 per person, or bring your own. Register online at www.doodle.com/845sngdwpcpzkvmk or call 330-499-5458.
St. Francis de Sales Parish School — 4009 Manchester Road, Coventry Township. Noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 29. Catholic Schools Week Open House. Openings available in grades K-8. For information, call 330-644-0638.
Unity Life Enrichment Center — Williams on the Lake, 787 Lafayette Road, Medina. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Drum & Chant Energy Workshop with Jim Donovan. An interactive evening of drumming, toning and energetic transformation. Beginners welcome. Drums provided. For ages 17 or older. Advance registration, $35; at the door, $45. Call 330-764-7999 or register at www.JimDonovanDrums.com.
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