Upcoming Akron-area religious events Feb. 8, 2020 - Lifestyle - Akron Beacon Journal

Events

The Chapel in Marlboro: 8700 State Route 619, Marlboro Township. 6 p.m. Sundays. Griefshare is a ministry to individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one, providing help in recovering from loss. Also, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Celebrate Recovery, a 12-Step recovery program. For more information, call 330-935-0132.

First Congregational U.C.C.: 4022 State Route 44, Rootstown. 4-6:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Swiss steak buffet dinner. For more information, call 330-325-7429.

Greensburg United Methodist Church: 2161 Greensburg Road, Green. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Green Sibshop, a monthly program for kids in grades 3-6 who have a sibling with special health or developmental needs. Also, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Green Sibshop for Teens, for grades 7-12. To register a child, call 330-244-7650 or go to www.greensburgumc.net.

Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church: 1866 Brown St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Holy Ghost Bible study class. Grow in faith from a Ukrainian Catholic perspective. For more information, go to www.hgucc.org.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: 50 N. Prospect St., Akron. 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Men’s Bible Study. Also, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, DLM Food and Resource Pantry; 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wednesday Bible Study on First Corinthians; and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Community Conversation on the book “Dear Church.” For more information, go to www.holytrinityakron.org.

Northminster Presbyterian Church: 104 Portage Trail Ext. W., Cuyahoga Falls. 5-7 p.m. Friday. All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti dinner. $8 adults, $4 children.

Phillips Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 11 a.m. Saturday. Annual Valentine Day Luncheon will be held at the Akron Fire Fighters Hall, 161 Massillon Road. For more information, call 330-784-8964.

Real Hope Church: 7641 Wales Ave. NW, Jackson Township. 5-7 p.m. Feb. 21. Swiss steak dinner. $8 adults, $4 ages 12 and under. 330-499-6971.

Redeemer North Hill UMC Church: 265 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Christian Bible Study Class open to anyone interested in learning more about a Christian lifestyle. Also, 11:30 a.m. Fridays, free lunch and clothing store.

St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 1233 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Bible studies; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, soup kitchen; noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Clothing Closet open by appointment. 330-864-3060.

St. Matthew Rectory: 2603 Benton St., Akron. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday. A Cancer Spirituality Group for those on the cancer journey, those who are facing the diagnosis of cancer or have faced the diagnosis in the past or are interested in exploring and talking about the cancer experience in the context of spirituality. 330-628-5725.

St. Sebastian Parish: 476 Mull Ave., Akron. 7 p.m. Feb. 16. The Rev. Jacques Philippe, author of the bestselling books “Searching for and Maintaining Peace” and “Interior Freedom,” will speak.

TVF Church: The HUB Community Center, 3676 Community Lane, Copley. 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 20. TVF Church Women’s Bible Review Fellowship “You are invited to dinner with Jesus Christ.” Hear how a successful attorney with an imperfect life answers this invitation in “The Perfect Stranger.” Reservations due by Feb. 19, call Suzanne at 330-322-7966.

Westminster Presbyterian Church: 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron. 5 p.m. Feb. 16. Free Third Sunday Dinner open to the Akron community. Also, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Deacons and Discipleship hosts an all-church event: Carnival/Tango. Come for food, fun, fellowship, feathers, masks, beads, and music. 330-836-2226.

Performances

Chapel of Prayer: 1811 Brittain Road, Akron. 6 p.m. Sunday. Gloryway Quartet in concert. Love offering will be accepted. 330-633-7575.

Mosaic Mission Movement: Northside Intermediate School, 701 Johnson Ave., Alliance. 10:30 a.m. Feb. 16. Prodigal Son will share his life story and perform. For more information, email the Rev. James Gray at grayj@rivertreechristian.com.

Trinity United Church of Christ: 215 High St., Wadsworth. 4 p.m. Feb. 16. Matthew Wachtman will present an organ concert. Freewill offering. 330-334-2536 or http://ucctrinity.com.

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