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FREE LUNCH AT CHURCH: Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren, will host a drive-thru free sack lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the church parking lot. Lunches will be given out until 1 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAY SPEAKER: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Speaker Series will host Sister Margaret Marszal, a member of the leadership team of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. Sister Margaret will present “Living a Discerning Life” July 10 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield.
Marszal, who lives in Girard, has a background in retreat work, parish ministry and education.
She is an experienced retreat presenter and spiritual director and has presented in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana and Florida. Her focus is on spirituality that integrates mind, body and spirit.
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with the presentation beginning at noon. The cost is $25. Call by July 3 at 330-720-4498 to make reservations, which are limited.
CONCERT SET: The Cortland Church of the Nazarene, 293 E. Main St., will have the Victory Trio in concert at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The Victory Trio is a gospel ministry evangelistic team from central Ohio that started in 2009. A potluck dinner follows the service.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP: Bazetta Christian Church, 4131 Bazetta Road, will host an outdoor worship at 10 a.m. Sunday.
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY: SS. Peter and Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 180 Belvedere Ave. NE, Warren, will celebrate its centennial anniversary June 29. A Hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated with his Eminence Metropolitan Archbishop William Skurla will be at 3 p.m.
CHURCH PLANS REUNION: Austintown Community Church’s former preschool staff is planning a reunion for anyone who worked at the preschool. The reunion is planned noon to 4 p.m. July 19. For information, contact Cindy at 330-550-2410 or cellashek@roadrunner.com
CHURCH TO MARK 101 YEARS: Pastor Kenneth L.Simon and the congregation of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, will celebrate the church’s 101st anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The theme for the celebration is “Advancing the Kingdom of God Through Our Witness, The Word and Our Worship.”
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.
SOJOURNER QUARTET: The Church at Warren, 3179 Hoagland Blackstub Road, Bazetta, will host the Sojourner Quartet at 11 a.m. Sunday. The event is free. For reservations, call 330-638-2959.