Religion news
SUPERHERO WEEKEND: Rock of Grace Church in Vernon will host Superhero Summerfest with a family night 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday and a special service with the children at 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
PATRIOTIC CONCERT: Grace Methodist Church, 1725 Drexel Ave. NW, Warren, will host a lawn concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday with the Cortland Community Band. There will be patriotic selections for America250. Proceeds from the event will help fill children’s shoeboxes for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
CHURCH HOSTS LADIES EVENT: Southington Christian Church, 3285 state Route 534, will host an “In the Garden” ladies event honoring a Legacy of Faith immediately following the service at 10:45 a.m. July 19. The event is hosted by Ashley Morrow in loving memory of her grandmother, Gwendolyn Irene Arnold, to celebrate the quiet strength and lasting legacy of faithful women. The theme is “Consider the Lillies,” reminding people to trust God’s care and provision. The event is free and cosponsored by Philip Clingerman and will include refreshments, music, a short devotional and seed packets to take home.
MASSES AT FAIRGROUNDS: In order to serve rural families living on area fairgrounds during fair weeks, the Diocesan Office of Rural Life and Ministry announces opportunities to celebrate Catholic Mass at county fairs. The Rev. Kevin Peters will celebrate Mass at the Trumbull County Fair at noon July 19 at the Historical Stage.
GROW CAMP: Registrations are now being accepted for two GROW Camps for children ages 5-12 at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center. The two sessions of GROW Camp will be July 13 to 16 or July 20 to 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include hands-on learning experiences with plants, animals and insects, exploring forests, ponds and wetlands, playing games and swimming. Lunch and snacks will be provided during both camps. Register online at vmesc.org.
SERBIAN DAY: The 93rd annual Serbian Day will take place noon to 8 p.m. July 26 at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 39 Laird Ave., Youngstown. The event will include a picnic, musical entertainment, 50-50 raffle and children’s activities. Admission is free.
AN EVENING OF QUARTET SINGING: Deliverance Temple Church Apostolic of Faith, 1849 West Ave. NW, Warren, will host a musical service titled “An Evening of Quartet Singing:” at 6 p.m. July 25. Featured musical guests are the Supreme Angels of Youngstown and the Mighty Golden Wonders of Warren.
LABYRINTH WALK: The Ursuline Sisters Mission, 4290 Shields Road, are hosting their 16th year of guided labyrinth walks. The next walks are 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 20. This year’s theme honors the 350th Jubilee of the Sacred Heart. Each month’s theme will focus on a unique expression of love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, including compassion, mercy and forgiveness. Walks are free and take place weather permitting.
Vacation Bible Schools
• Cortland Trinity Baptist Church, 2576 McCleary Jacoby Road — 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 20-24 for kids in kindergarten to grade 6. This year’s theme is “Emerald Crossing.”
• First Baptist Church, 2640 S. Canal St., Newton Falls — 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday for ages 4 to sixth grade. The theme is “True North-Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.” Register at www.fbcnewtonfalls.com.
• Orwell United Methodist Church, 80 S. Maple St., Orwell — 6 to 8:15 p.m. July 27 to 31 for ages 4 to sixth grade. This is the Grand Valley Community VBS. Preregister at the Grand Valley Library or call 440-437-8225.
VILLA MARIA PROGRAM: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center offers the 13th annual Nostra Aetate at 7 p.m. July 30 with Rabbi Efraim Palvanov, who will present “Jesus in the Talmud: What did the ancient Jewish Sages actually think about Jesus and Christianity?” The event is cosponsored by Rev. George Balasko and Rabbi Joseph P. Schonberger.
This program also will be available via Zoom, and the link will be on the center’s website. Palvanov is among the world’s most sought-after Torah educators, and is celebrated for his unique blend of scholarly depth and engaging delivery. Free-will offerings will be accepted. For information, visit vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.
