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NEW PASTOR INSTALLED: The new pastoral team of the Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, was installed in February. The Rev. Stephen and Melissa Turner of Easley, S.C., where they were the youth pastoral team, officially were installed.
The Turners have worked with youth for more than 10 years. Melissa is a mental health professional. The Turners come to Faith Fellowship following the untimely death of pastor Jonathan Mitchell, who died following complications from COVID-19.
MARRIAGE SEMINAR: The Greater Apostolic Faith Church in Warren, under the leadership of Bishop James Tyson, will hold its first Marriage Seminar 5:30 p.m. May 1
Keynote speakers are Royce Dixon Sr. and Lisa Dixon from Chicago, who will speak on how they divorced each other and experienced being in a dark place of denial, bargaining and regret. They realized they held deep hidden feelings but found it difficult to express themselves through meaningful constructive conversation.
They have written the book, "Marriage, Divorce and Ultimately Remarrying." Royce Dixon also is the author of two books, "Blessed While Broken" and "Hidden Feelings."
Their I Still Do Marriage Ministry focuses on sharing tools with other couples on the importance of using the "reset button" in their relationship before they contemplate divorce.
The marriage seminar is free, but interested couples are asked to RSVP at 330-394-0922.
DIALOGUE SESSION: Jewish-Christian Dialogue will be held 7 p.m. April 21 virtually with speaker Henry Abramson, who is part of six-part series on Jewish history "Bar Kchba to the Muslim Conquest." Temple El Emeth in Liberty will send out the link before the event to participants.
BIBLE STUDY: Newton Falls area Methodist churches are hosting Bible studies. Pricetown and Newton Falls United Methodist churches have begun a Bible study on the Holy Spirit with the guidance of the Rev. Dewayne Smith.
The Bible study gathers 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Pricetown United Methodist Church, 4640 Pritchard Ohltown Road, or 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Newton Falls United Methodist Church, 336 Ridge Road.
Masks and social-distancing guidelines will be followed.
BISHOP APPEAL: Catholics in the six-county Diocese are being asked to participate in the 2021 annual Bishop's Appeal with the goal of $4 million. More than 50,000 individuals throughout the Diocese will benefit from services and ministries ranging from assistance with food, utilities, and housing, to faith formation, education, evangelization and social services. The Diocese of Youngstown encompasses Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull counties.
The majority of the funds generated through the appeal directly benefit the services provided by Catholic Charities.
The appeal will continue through Pentecost Sunday on May 23.
For information, visit doy.org.