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NEW PASTOR: Warren Morgandale Church of the Nazarene has a new pastor, Jimmy Davis, who will preach 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Davis is a Warren native. He and his wife, Cassie, and son, Elijah, have been in Oklahoma, North Carolina and the Philippines, where he has ministered after recovering from addiction.
BOAR'S HEAD CANCELED: The 2022 Boar's Head Festival originally scheduled for Sunday at St. Johnn's Episcopal Church in Youngstown has been canceled because of the current state of the coronavirus pandemic. Plans are being made for the 60th Boar's Head Festival in 2023. The church will contact all who have purchased tickets to issue refunds.
BIBLE STUDY: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4490 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, will host a peacemaking and nonviolence Bible study 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Feb 2. Sessions are held in the church rectory.
KINGDOM KIDS: Southington Christian Church, 3285 state Route 534, will host Kingdom Kids from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Howland United Methodist Church will host a family game night 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
FAITH IN ACTION: Funding Faith in Action will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday via Zoom. For information visit https://zoom.us/j/8129570302. Discussion will be African American Community Fund with Ernest Bynum and Foundation for Appalachian Ohio with Lori Boegershaus. A follow-up, in-person event is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29.
EVENING OF STARS: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica will present "An Evening with the Stars" 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 11 at the church, 343 Via Mt. Carmel, Youngstown. Admission is $15 per person. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call 330-743-4144.
PILGRIMAGE: A pilgrimage to the Holy Lands is being planned June 16 to 26 departing from Pittsburgh. Father Matthew Roehrig, supervisor of the Society of St. Paul's Monastery in Canfield, will lead the pilgrimage following the footsteps of Christ. Registration deadline is Feb. 2. Call 330-519-3233 or visit www.materdeitours.com.
DAYS FOR LIFE: The "9 Days for Life" will be Jan. 19 to 27, which is a novena for the protection of human life surrounding the Supreme Court's Roe vs. Wade decision on abortion. Each day's intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. For more information, www.respectlife.org/9-days-for-life.
DIOCESE CLASSES: The Office of Religious Education / Evangelization of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is offering new online opportunities for adults seeking to learn more or deepen their understanding of topics in faith and Catholic Church practice. Online winter courses beginning Jan. 24 include "Elementary Catechesis," led by Carla Hlavac; "Saints with a Heart for Creation," led by Maureen Hall; and "Understanding Eucharist through Scripture," led by Margie Hynes. Other courses in February through April include "Introduction to Catholic Morality," "Racism, the Catholic Church, and Me: A Look into Ourselves," "The Last Words of Jesus: Meditations on Love and Suffering," "Sowing God's Word," "Hope: A Virtue for Our Times," and "The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts."
Course dates and descriptions are found by going to the website Catechist Cafe, (https://catechistcafe.weebly.com) under "For Catechists / Catechist Courses."
For information, call 330-744-8451, ext. 290, or email jlawson@youngstowndiocese.org.
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