CHURCH 125TH ANNIVERSARY: St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 356 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy July 13. The liturgy will be celebrated by his Eminence, Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla, with responses sung by the Pittsburgh Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy Choir. The procession of clergy will be at 3 p.m.

CONCERT SET: First Congregational United Methodist Church, 41 E. Jefferson St. in Jefferson, will host Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass in concert at 7 p.m. .July 9. The group will present hymn classics with a contemporary flair. A free-will offering will be accepted.

CHURCH PLANS REUNION: Austintown Community Church’s former preschool staff is planning a reunion for anyone who worked at the preschool. The reunion is noon to 4 p.m. July 19. For information, contact Cindy at 330-550-2410 or cellashek@roadrunner.com

LABYRINTH SCHEDULE: The Ursuline Sisters Mission, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, will begin its 15th year of guided labyrinth walks. This year’s overarching theme is “Pilgrims of Hope” in honor of the Jubilee Year 2025. All persons of faith are invited to participate in these free, weather-permitting events. Walks take about a half hour and are set at 6:30 p.m. July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 18 and Oct. 19. Printed guides are found at the labyrinth’s entrance, giving suggestions for following the path. For information, call Sister Nancy Pawlen at 330-793-0434, ext. 351.

FULLY KNOWN: The Diocese of Youngstown’s third annual young adult summer festival “ARISE” will take place 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 26 at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 4659 state Route 46 in Cortland. This year’s theme is “Fully Known.” The event is for young adults ages 18 to 39 from all six counties across the diocese who will gather for a day of worship, encounter, substantial theology and authentic community. The day includes keynote and internationally known Catholic speaker, Bobby Angel. There will be discussion, food, outdoor games and activities, and a bonfire. Cost is $40 in advance and $60 the day of the event. For information, go to the Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment site, or contact Madeleine Francisco, Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment, at 330-744-8451 ext. 310.

JOINT SERVICE: Bazetta Christian Church will host a joint outdoor worship service with Champion Christian Church at 9:30 a.m. July 13 at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds in Bazetta.

This is the last day of the Trumbull County Fair.

SPEAKER SERIES: The J. Newman Speaker series will present “Nuts and Bolts of Jewish Genealogy” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13. Register by July 9 at jccyoungstown.org.

GOD’S COMMANDMENT: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center offers the 12th annual Nostra Aetate at 7 p.m. Thursday with Rabbi Efraim Palvanov, who will present “The Noahide Laws: God’s Commandment to the World.” The event is co-sponsored by the Rev. George Balasko and Rabbi Joseph P. Schonberger. The program also will be available via Zoom, with the link on the center’s website prior to the session.

SEARCH FOR JESUS: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer an Empty Bowl Retreat, “In Search Of Jesus: The Path Less Traveled” with Cheryl Rose, HM from 7 p.m. July 27 to noon July 31 in Villa Maria, Pa.

Empty Bowl retreats are contemplative experiences, offering prayer, input, personal reflection exercises, and time and space for the soul. This is the 13th Empty Bowl retreat.

It is not necessary to have attended previous retreats to attend. The cost is $375, which includes retreat, lodging and meals from light supper on Sunday to lunch on Thursday. Program information and registration are available at www.vmesc.org or at 724-964-8886.