SAUCE AND SONG: St. Patrick Parish on Oak Hill Avenue in Youngstown has resumed its spaghetti dinner fundraiser with the first event to be noon to 3 p.m. Sunday in the parish social hall. Dinners for adults and children older than 10 will cost $10, while meals for children under 10 are available for $5.

The spaghetti dinner will be followed by a concert featuring Tyler Guerrieri and James McClellan, which will be 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. in the church. Free-will offerings are encouraged. For further information, contact the parish office at 330-743-1109.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES RESUME MEETINGS: After two years of virtual meetings only, all congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses will resume in-person meetings effective Friday. This includes not only the more than 25 congregations in the local area, but also all 120,000 congregations worldwide, barring any local government restrictions. There is a new worldwide transition back to in-person meetings and the new hybrid format, including a virtual component.

For most of the last two years, buildings for worship have remained closed globally due to the risks associated with meeting in person. Jehovah’s Witnesses in the U.S. also suspended their public ministry on March 20, 2020.

The move back to in-person meetings coincides with two global events being held in all 120,000 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The first is a special lecture scheduled in most congregations for April 10, titled: “Where Can You Find Real Hope?” Additionally, the annual commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ will be on April 15, the very day he sacrificed his life 1,989 years ago. Both of these gatherings will be in person at local Kingdom Halls with live speakers.

LUTHERAN-CATHOLIC COVENANT: The Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Commission will host an ecumenical evening prayer celebrating the Lutheran Catholic Covenant at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Columba Cathedral in downtown Youngstown. Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown will preside, and Bishop Laura Barbins (Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) will preach at the prayerful recommitment to the Covenant between the two faiths. The Covenant, signed Oct. 29, 2000, between Youngstown Diocese Bishop Thomas Tobin and Lutheran Bishop Marcus Miller, confesses the faith shared by Lutherans and Catholics and dedicates them to prayer, study and action for Christian unity.

GUEST SPEAKER: Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard, will host a 9:40 a.m. parking lot service and a 10:30 a.m. sanctuary service Sunday with guest speaker from Christ Reaching Asia Mission Worldwide. After the services, a light lunch will be offered and guests can hear from speakers of local missions such as the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, Big Reach and Elkhorn Valley Christian Service Camp.

INSTALLATION: Elim Christian Center, 3214 Ridge Road, Warren, will host the installation of pastor-elect Aruthenia Simmons at 7 p.m. Friday. The ordination and installation service will be officiated by Bishop Troy Anthony Bronner of Elim Christian Fellowship, Buffalo, New York.

HONORING BING NEWTON: Bing Newton, one of the founders of the annual Men’s Rally in the Valley, died recently. He will be remembered at this year’s event June 18 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Memorial contributions can be made in Newton’s name to Men’s Rally in the Valley, 9520 Washingtonville Road, Canfield, 44406, which will help at this year’s event.

BIBLE STUDY: A video and Bible study series is being offered 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Grace United Methodist Church, 1725 Drexel Avenue NW, Warren. The series is based on the Gospels and the Christian series “The Chosen.”

LENTEN GROWTH: Girard First Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road, Girard, will offer a Lenten spiritual-growth study program based on Max Lucado. The series is offered 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays during Lent. For questions, call 330-505-1192.

INTERFAITH EVENT: The Niles Interfaith Committee will host a brunch 1 p.m. April 24 at Ciminero’s Banquet Center, Niles, where scholarships will be presented to local students. The event also will have a speaker. Tickets are $20 per person available until April 11 at any local Niles church or by calling Georgeanne at 330-652-0034 or Jean at 330-652-7281. The event, which has been held for more than 50 years, has not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.

BIBLE CLASSES: A free eight-week class “Who is This Jesus?” will be offered at noon Thursdays in April at the Cortland Library Branch. Sessions are one hour each. Call 330-637-1421 to register.

EGG HUNT: Harvest Point Church, 2121 Salt Springs Road, Lordstown, will host a community Easter egg hunt 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for ages 2 to 10.

SACRED ASSEMBLY: Cortland Trinity Baptist Church, 2576 McCleary Jacoby Road, Bazetta, will hold a “Sacred Assembly” on Palm Sunday 6 p.m. April 10.

PALM SUNDAY: St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown will mark Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. Mass will be celebrated 4 p.m. April 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. April 10. Palms will be blessed and distributed at each Mass.

EASTER EVENT: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will host a children’s friendly Easter event for children ages 3-12 at 11 a.m. April 9. The butterfly theme for this year’s free event is focused on new life in Jesus. The event will be indoors. There will be games, a cookie-decorating craft and candy for the children.