Religion news

PASTOR APPRECIATION: One Nation Kingdom Ministries will hold a Pastor Appreciation Day celebration 10 a.m. Sunday at the Renaissance Center, 1948 Palmyra Road, Warren. The event is to honor the Rev. Kent Barnes Sr. Special guest is Kent Barnes Jr. of Innovation Life Church in Canfield. The theme is "Counted Worthy and Highly Recommended."

23RD ANNIVERSARY: New Creation Bible Fellowship will celebrate the 23rd pastoral anniversary of Pastor Vincent C. Davis 4 p.m. Sunday. Guest is the Rev. Dr. Eric Brown and York Avenue Church of God.

HARVEST FEST: Grace Evangelical Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, will hold a harvest festival 1 to 5 p.m. today.

BRISTOL CHURCH PROGRAM: Bristol Community Church, state routes 45 and 88, will hold the first session of eight weekly at 4 p.m. Sunday. The gatherings will be to help those who are grieving the loss of a loved one and are offered free as a ministry of the church. Weekly handouts and refreshments will be available to those who attend. The two-hour sessions will be Sunday though the end of November. Pastor Shirley Frantz will lead the sessions. For information, call 330-889-3181.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Guiding Light Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road, will hold a trunk or treat event 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. There will candy and pumpkin painting.

GOSPEL SKATE: Second Baptist Church, 1510 Main Ave. SW, Warren, will hold its annual fall gospel skate 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Cortland Roller Rink. Admission is free, with skate rental $5.

FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Speaker Series will have a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Guest is Daniel Laginya, recently retired director of music at St. Columba Cathedral.

Laginya will present "A Retrospective on Music and Worship: Five Bishops and Five Rectors Later."

The presentation begins at noon. The cost is $20. Call 330-720-4498, or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org.

ALL SOULS' DAY: In remembrance of All Souls' Day, Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St., Warren, will be lit with hundreds of candles for a service of compliance 7 p.m. Nov. 5. The ancient liturgy will feature chants and hymns sung by the men of the parish choir.

UGANDAN CLERGYMAN: St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 2229 Reeves Road, Warren, will host the Rev. Simon Menya, a clergyman form Northern Ugana, at 6 p.m. Nov. 8. He will discuss how villages in his region of Northern Uganda are recovering from two decades of civil wars. The event will be fundraiser to learn of his ministry and help support his efforts.

INTRO TO PSALMS: Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center will offer the virtual series "Introduction to Psalms, Our First Prayer Book" with Rabbi Joseph Schonberger at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Zoom link will be available on the center's website. The topic for November is Thanksgiving Psalms. There is no cost, but a freewill offering will be accepted. Registration is not required. Program information is available at vmesc.org, or call 724-964-8886.

ALL SOULS' DAY: St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, 3900 Villa Marie Road, Campbell, will host an All Souls' Day Mass at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 in the office chapel.

GOLDEN TICKET EVENT: The Golden Ticket Event 2023 Black and Gold Banquet with Perfecting Faith International Global Ministries will honor the founders, Apostle Wayne Penny Sr. and Apostle / Prophetess Deldra Penny, who have 42 years of combined service in global ministry. The event will be Nov. 11 at Family Community Center, 375 Boardman Poland Road. Cost is $47 per person or $80 a couple. For tickets, visit apostlepennyanniversary42.rsvpify.com.

BLESSING CUPBOARD: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1996 Coit Road, Warren, will offer a Blessing Cupboard to reach out to the community. Individuals needing assistance with food items can stop and take what you need. The cupboard is located at the front of the church. To donate items, place them in the cupboard. Nonperishable items only and no glass containers will be accepted.

GATHERING PLACE: The Gathering Place will be discussed 11 a.m. Nov. 30 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield. The program will celebrate the Gathering Place's 10th year. The free community outreach social program for senior citizens is held on the second Monday of the month every month. RSVP by Nov. 10 by calling Woody Gingery at 330-360-0419 or the church at 330-533-3531 or email gpcanfield@gmail.com.

RETREAT: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center offers a special virtual retreat / conference from Ireland on Nov. 3 to 5 with Diarmuid O'Murchu, who will present "How Evolution is Changing our Faith in the 21st Century."

The cost is $80. The program will be conducted via Zoom.

O'Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, is a social psychologist who has spent most of working life has been in social ministry.

Registration available at vmesc.org, or by calling 724-964-8886.

Religion news

MEMORIAL SERVICE: The Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, with Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom and Temple El Emeth, will honor the memories of the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at a service at 7 p.m. Thursday at Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom, 1119 Elm. St.

On Oct. 27, 2018, 11 people were murdered as they worshiped in a Pittsburgh synagogue. The tragedy was the most heinous antisemitic attack in U.S. history.

Those attending are asked to RSVP by Monday at 330-746-3250, Ext.108.

MITZVAH DAY: Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Mitzvah Day will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane. Visit jewishyoungstown.org for details.

FALL FEST: Grace Church of the Nazarene, 5253 W. Webb Road,Youngstown, will host its annual fall fest 5 to 7 p.m. today. There will be a trunk or treat, food, hot chocolate, games, a photo booth, costume contest, bounce house and more. The public is invited.

FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Speaker Series season will have a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. Guest is Daniel Laginya, recently retired director of music at St. Columba Cathedral.

Laginya was the director of music for the cathedral from 1981 until his retirement in September 2022.

Laginya will present "A Retrospective on Music and Worship: Five Bishops and Five Rectors Later."

The presentation begins at noon. The cost is $20. Call by Oct. 27 to 330-720-4498, or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org.

INTRO TO PSALMS: Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center will offer the virtual series "Introduction to Psalms, Our First Prayer Book" with Rabbi Joseph Schonberger at 7 p.m. Nov. 1. The Zoom link will be available on the center's website. The topic for November is Thanksgiving Psalms. There is no cost, but a free will offering will be accepted. Registration is not required. Program information is available at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

GRIEF SUPPORT: Bristol Community Church, state Routes 45 and 88, will offer Grief Share with the topic "Is this Normal?" at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church. Pastor Shirley Frantz will lead people to understand grieving in their lives both emotionally and physically.

ALL SOULS DAY: St, John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, 3900 Villa Marie Road, Campbell, will host an All Souls Day Mass at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 in the office chapel.

23RD ANNIVERSARY: New Creation Bible Fellowship will celebrate the 23rd pastoral anniversary of Pastor Vincent C. Davis at 4 p.m. Oct. 29.Guest is Rev. Dr. Eric Brown and York Avenue Church of God.

BLESSING CUPBOARD: Church of the Holy Spirit, 1996 Coit Road, Warren, will offer a Blessing Cupboard to reach out to the community. Individuals needing assistance with food items can stop and take what they need. The cupboard is located at the front of the church. To donate items, place them in the cupboard. Nonperishable items only, and no glass containers will be accepted.

Religion news

ROSARY RALLY: The eighth annual Greater Youngstown Area Our Lady of Fatima Public Square Rosary Rally will be at noon today at St. Anne Church, Kirk and Raccoon roads in Austintown. There will be a public recitation to pray the Rosary in solidarity with 20,000 other rallies across the nation. Divine Liturgy will be at 10:30 a.m. and a Eucharistic procession will begin at 11:30 a.m. Prayers will be said for America.

MITZVAH DAY: Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Mitzvah Day will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane. Visit jewishyoungstown.org for details.

STAND AGAINST HATE: The Valley Stands Against Hate Remembering the Victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue shootings will be 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Congregation Ohev Beth Shalom, 1119 Elm St., Youngstown. Those attending are asked to RSVP by Monday at 330-746-3250, Ext.108.

LABYRINTH AT CENTER: The Ursuline Education and Wellness Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, is concluding its 13th year of labyrinth walks. While the labyrinth is open year round, themed and guided labyrinth walks are offered by trained facilitators during the warm weather season. The public is invited to the free event. "Compassion for the Journey" will be 2 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 330-799-4941.

STUDIES SERIES: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road, Pulaski, Pa., will host a new series, TaNaK Studies for Christians and Jews, "The Torah Made Flesh" with the Rev. George Balasko at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the conference center and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the center's website. A free will offering will be accepted. Registration is not required. Program information is available at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

MENTAL HEALTH SEMINAR: A seminar on mental health will be presented at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, at 7 p.m. Thursday in the fellowship hall. A speaker from the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board will discuss how to recognize signs of a mental health crisis, how to ask the right questions and where to go for help. Parents and youth are especially encouraged to attend. This event is free and open to the public.

FALL FEST: Grace Church of the Nazarene, 5253 W. Webb Road, Youngstown, will host its annual fall fest 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21. There will be a trunk or treat, food, hot chocolate, games, a photo booth, costume contest, bounce house and more. The public is invited.

HOMECOMING EVENT: In anticipation of its reopening, St. Patrick Church in Hubbard will host a Harvest Homecoming Wine and Craft Beer Tasting 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the church grounds, 225 N. Main St., Hubbard. The $50 admission includes hearty hors d'oeuvres and wine selections provided by Gatehouse Winery and Woodland Cellars Winery and Craft Beer, as well as a selection of desserts.

A reserved table of six is $250. Tables will be tagged with donor or corporate names. Entertainment will be provided by Nick Adduci.

Tickets are available at the parish office, by calling 330-534-1928 or the website, StPatsHub.org.

MARRIAGE EVENT: The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown's Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Ministry is sponsoring a second Wedding Anniversary Celebration this year to honor couples who are observing their 25th, 40th, 50th or over anniversaries in 2023.

The celebration will take place 2 p.m. Sunday at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton. The celebration will include Mass with Bishop David Bonnar.

EVENING PRAYER: The Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Commission (Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown and the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) will host an Ecumenical Evening Prayer celebrating the Lutheran-Catholic Covenant, 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3295 S. Union Ave., Alliance.

Bishop Laura Barbins of the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will preside and Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar will preach at this annual celebration of the covenant between the two bodies.

FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Speaker Series season continues with a luncheon 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. Guest will be Daniel Laginya, recently retired director of music at St. Columba Cathedral.

Laginya was the director of music for the cathedral from 1981 until his retirement in September 2022.

Laginya will present "A Retrospective on Music and Worship: Five Bishops and Five Rectors Later."

Presentation begins at noon. The cost is $20. Call by Oct. 27 to 330-720-4498, or visit www.firstfridayclubofgreater

youngstown.org.

RELIGIOUS FAITH: The Church of Genesis, 303 N. Cedar St., New Castle, Pa., will host the second installment of its "Winning in Life" message series 10:15 a.m. Sunday. "The Power of a Positive Attitude" will be the theme. Featured speaker will be former Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, who was at the helm in Pittsburgh for nine seasons and was voted National League Manager of the Year in 2013.

Religion news

BLESSING OF ANIMALS: St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, will host a blessing of the animals at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Animal blessings normally take place around the annual Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, which is Oct. 4.

PET BLESSING: First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave, Boardman, will host a pet blessing at 10 a.m. today in the church parking lot.

HUNGER HIKE: Hubbard Christians in Action will host a Hunger Hike at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Hall Ave. Proceeds from the event will stay in Hubbard to help residents with food needs, utility assistance and rent.

CROP WALK: The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches will host the CROP Hunger Walk Mahoning County 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday beginning at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown. Sponsored by Church World Services, CROP Hunger Walk supports overseas relief and local agencies. Protestant Family Services and the ACTION Mobile Food Truck are local recipients this year. Walkers and runners are welcome to register in person or online. For registration packets, call 330-788-5914, www.mvaconline.org, execdirectormvac@gmail.com.

TENT REVIVAL: Delightful Evangelical Church, 2473 Barclay Messerly Road, Southington, will host a tent revival with guest speaker Brian Westover for revival services Sunday to Wednesday. He has served as pastor of Northeast Community Church in Burton and also has taught Bible studies at Agape Christian Academy in Troy. The schedule is 5:30 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Monday to Wednesday.

FALL FEST: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Robbins Avenue, Niles, will host a fall fest Friday through Oct. 15. There will be family-friendly activities, live music, a 50-50 raffle and food. Hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 14 and noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 15.

SPIRITUAL HEALING: The Unity Spiritual Centre in Liberty will host Bryan Baskett, a spiritual energy healer and reiki master at 12:30 p.m. the second Sunday of each month following the service.

MEN OF FAITH: The Trumbull Men of Faith has resumed its monthly meetings and will meet at 9 a.m. today at Aulizio's Banquet Center, 4359 Youngstown Road SE, Warren. Breakfast is at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. Cost is $10, but first-time visitors eat free. Guest speakers address issues men deal with on their Christian walk,

AFGHANISTAN PROGRAM: Bristol native David Leatherberry of Howland, a missionary to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran and Russia, has authored several books, one of which is "Afghanistan, My Tears." He will be sharing his experiences at two venues, including 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bazetta Christian Church on Bazetta Road. He also will speak at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at West Farmington Senior Center, 150 College St. The public is invited.

FREE CONCERT: Idabelle Firestone fall concert series will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Grace Church, 140 S. Main St., Columbiana. The concert is free.

LABYRINTH AT CENTER: The Ursuline Education and Wellness Center, 4280 Shields Road, Canfield, is concluding its 13th year of labyrinth walks. Though the labyrinth is open year round, themed and guided labyrinth walks are offered by trained facilitators during the warm weather season. The public is invited to the free event. "Compassion for the Journey" 2 p.m. Oct. 15. Each walk is led by a different facilitator, either an Ursuline sister or associate, with the meditation centering on a related theme. For information, call 330-799-4941.

FAMILY HISTORY FAIR: The Akron Ohio Family Search Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will host a family history fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at the center, 106 E. Howe Road, Tallmadge. The event is free and open to the public.

STUDIES SERIES: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road, will host a new series TaNaK Studies for Christians and Jews, "The Torah Made Flesh" with Father George Balasko at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 in the conference center and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the center's website. TaNaK is the total Jewish bible. This month's topic is "From Jerusalem to Rome." A free-will offering will be accepted. Registration is not required. Program information is available at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

RETREAT SET: The Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a weekend individually directed retreat opportunity 7 p.m. Friday to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15. Prayerful reflection, often with sacred Scripture, in an environment of complete silence is the usual setting for this process.

Cost is $180. Program information and registration are available at vmesc.org or 724-964-8886.