This week’s events
BASKETBALL TRYOUTS: Today; Wayne Middle School; and Saturday, March 5; and Sunday, March 6; Gannon University Rec Center; tryouts for boys and girls in grades four to 11 for basketball travel teams for Crossover youth ministry; call or e-mail for times. Info: 504-8993, eriecrossoverbasketball@gmail.com, http://ift.tt/1OleTSO.
REFLECTION DAY: Today; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 East Lake Road, Harborcreek Township; Seasons of the Spirit Reflection Day: Celebrate Women; registration required. Cost: $80 includes breakfast and lunch. Info: 392-6595.
SENIOR SOCK HOP: Today; 3-5 p.m.; Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 863 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park Township; fellowship, snacks, beverages, music and celebration of leap year. Cost: Free. Info: 881-0894.
WORSHIP: Today; 5 p.m.; and Sunday; 10:45 a.m.; Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 W. Heidler Road, Fairview; sermon by the Rev. Frank Hodges: “Conviction, Calling It What It Is” from the “Step Up To Life” series. Info: 833-3225, http://ift.tt/1TrJwLU.
WORSHIP: Today; 6 p.m.; and Sunday; 8:15 and 11 a.m.; Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 East Lake Road; Holy Communion at all three; sermon by the Rev. David Laakso: “Warning Signs”; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 899-9653, http://ift.tt/1TrJvaD.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.; Summit United Methodist Church, 1510 Townhall Road; with Communion weekly at 8:15 and first Sunday of the month at 10:45; sermon by the Rev. Connie Hoeke: “The Creed: Jesus Christ Fully Human.” Info: 864-3271, www.summitumc.net.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 8 and 10:30 a.m.; St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8942 West Ridge Road, Girard; sermon by the Rev. Andrew Edwards: “Consequences”; Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Holden evening prayer, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Info: 774-4283.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 8:30 and 11 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 W. Seventh St.; sermon by the Rev. Timm High: “Witnessing to the Gospel: ‘Embracing Urgency.'” Info: 456-4243.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Woodcock United Methodist Church, 23048 Gravel Run Road, Woodcock; sermon by the Rev. Audrey Lovewell: “Forgiven Again”; puppet show; Bible/activities, 10:30 a.m. Info: (814) 382-4128.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 9 and 10:45 a.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; Missions Conference; Sunday school, 9 and 10:45 a.m. Info: 833-9862, www.facerie.org.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; sermon by the Rev. John Dyke: “Being Transformed”; Sunday school, 8:45 a.m. Info: 833-5982.
HEALTH EDUCATION SUNDAY: Sunday; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Redeemed Christian Church of God Living Spring International Erie, 1654 W. Gore Road; focus on routine dental care with presentation by LECOM dental team; health screening including blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, height and more. Cost: Free. Info: (267) 507-8576.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 10:15 a.m.; Wesleyville Baptist Church, 3509 Buffalo Road; sermon by the Rev. Mark McCallion: “The Land of Beginning Again”; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 899-9243, http://ift.tt/1OleQXn.
WORSHIP: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.; sermon by the Rev. Harold Blair, “Courage to Question: Why Prayer?” Info: 459-3205.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road; sermon by the Rev. Stephen Morse: “The Land of Beginning Again.” Info: 455-7819.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 11 a.m.; Redeemer Evangelical Presbyterian Church, meeting at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 950 W. Seventh St.; sermon by the Rev. Paul Doriani: “The Unlikeliest Redeemer.” Info: 897-0817, www.rpcerie.org.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 11 a.m.; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry St.; sermon by the Rev. Rick Cepris: “Bare Good Fruit”; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 456-7811.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 11 a.m.; New Hope Presbyterian Church, 5440 Washington Ave.; sermon by the Rev. Charles McClung: “Such a Sweet Aroma!” Info: 864-1920.
FOUR CHAPLAINS REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: Sunday; 3 p.m.; Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 East Lake Road; Erie Chapter of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains service in remembrance of the four U.S. Army chaplains of Christian and Jewish traditions who died in 1943 after giving their life jackets to others on a torpedoed troop ship. Info: 490-1134.
SPECIAL VESPER SERVICE: Sunday; 4 p.m.; St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St.; celebration for the Year of Mercy; with the Rev. Joseph Feigh from Cathedral Preparatory School and the First United Methodist Church choir under the direction of Bruce Gingrich. Info: 453-6677.
BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Sunday; 6 p.m.; Greater Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church, 2627 German St.; sharing stories and little-known facts of black history; with singing and dancing. Cost: Free. Info: 459-1787.
WALKING THROUGH WINTER: Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 31; 10-11:30 a.m.; Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2931 Myrtle St.; indoor walking program in gym, open to public. Cost: Free. Info: 456-6268.
NINETEEN DAY FAST: Wednesday through Sunday, March 20; Baha’i time of fasting from sunrise to sunset and extra prayer in preparation for a new year. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE: Friday; 7 p.m.; St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, 236 E. 11th St.; Church Women United in the Erie Area bilingual service open to everyone. Info: 455-5582.
LENT
UNITED METHODIST MEN’S LENTEN COMMUNION BREAKFASTS: Saturdays through March 19; 8 a.m.; different church each week; today, Girard United Methodist Church, 48 Main St. East, Girard; March 5, Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 West Heidler Road; program and communion; reservations required by calling the host church the Wednesday before. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 774-3069 for today, 833-3225 for March 5.
LENTEN VIGILS: Saturdays through March 19; 7 p.m.; Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 East Lake Road, Harborcreek Township; reflections today by Sister Dorothy Stoner and March 5 by Sister Pat Lupo. Info: 899-0614.
WORSHIP AND PRAISE SERVICES: Sundays through March 13; 7 p.m.; Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville; musical reflections on the cross. Info: (814) 724-6736.
EASTER ROLL BAKE SALE: Mondas through March 21; SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, 1022 Tilden Ave., Girard; nut, poppy seed, apricot, cranberry/nut, apricot/nut, raspberry, raspberry/nut; call to order and for pickup details. Cost: $11 each. Info: 474-5641, 774-2961.
LENTEN SOUP & BIBLE STUDY: Wednesdays through March 26; noon; Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 863 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park Township. Cost: Free. Info: 881-0894.
LENTEN EVENTS: Wednesdays through March 16; 12:04 p.m. Lenten prayers followed by brown bag luncheon; 5:30 p.m. soup supper followed by table talks led by the Rev. David Connor; and 6:30 p.m. Holden evening prayer; Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 5312 Peach St. Info: 868-8685.
LENTEN SERVICES: Wednesdays through March 16; 6:15 p.m.; Summit United Methodist Church, 1510 Townhall Road; Worship Experience of Lent; with Communion. Info: 864-3271, www.summitumc.net.
LENTEN SERVICES: Wednesdays through March 16; 6:30 p.m.; Presanctified Liturgy concluding with “Preterpivyj”; and Saturdays, today and March 5; 9 a.m.; All Souls Divine Liturgy and Panachida; SS. Pater & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, 3415 Wallace St.; with the Rev. John Mihalco. Info: 825-8140.
GORZKIE ZALE: Wednesdays through March 23; 7 p.m.; St. Casimir Catholic Church, 629 Hess Ave.; lamentations sung in Polish. Info: 459-7361.
LENTEN SERVICES: Thursdays through March 17; noon; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; West Millcreek Ministerial Association; March 3 service led by the Rev. James Bernhardt of Wayside Presbyterian Church; music by the Rev. John Dyke of Westminster; light lunch follows at 12:30 p.m. Cost: Freewill offering during service benefits Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County; $5 for lunch. Info: 833-5982.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Fridays through March 25; 12:10 p.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St. Info: 452-3779.
LENTEN FISH & SHRIMP DINNERS: Fridays through March 18; 4:30-7 p.m.; Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7100 West Ridge Road, Fairview; macaroni and cheese also available; takeouts available. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children, $5 for macaroni and cheese. Info: 474-2605.
LENTEN FISH DINNERS: Friday and Friday, March 11; 5-7 p.m.; Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 128 Sunset Drive, Edinboro; takeouts available. Cost: $9 for adults, $4 for children. Info: 763-8507, jchfarm1@hotmail.com.
LENTEN FISH DINNERS: Fridays through March 18; 5-7 p.m.; St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 4701 Old French Road. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children older than 5, free for younger. Info: 868-9704.
LENTEN FISH AND PIEROGI DINNER: Friday, March 11; 4:30-7 p.m.; SS. Peter & Paul Church, 3415 Wallace St.; takeouts available; macaroni and cheese also available; $1 coupon in Showcase; also Easter bake sale. Cost: Dinners, $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free for younger, $5 for macaroni and cheese. Info: 825-8140.
HOLY WEEK
PALM SUNDAY MUSICAL PRESENTATION: Sunday, March 20; 7 p.m.; Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville; “Palm Sunday: Passion, Poems and Praise” presenting the Passion of Christ. Info: (814) 724-6736.
CHILDREN’S MUSICAL PRESENTATION: Wednesday, March 23; 6:30 p.m.; Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville; celebration of the Easter story with “Crown Him With Many Crowns” presented by children from Wednesday night activities program. Info: (814) 724-6736.
MAUNDY THURSDAY LITURGY: Thursday, March 24; 5:30 p.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St.; followed by supper. Info: 452-3779, http://ift.tt/1QCTaYe.
MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE: Thursday, March 24; 7 p.m.; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave., Wesleyville. Info: 899-6386.
GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY: Friday, March 25; 5:30 p.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St.; followed by supper; also, Stations of the Cross, 12:10 p.m. Info: 452-3779, http://ift.tt/1QCTaYe.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE: Friday, March 25; 7 p.m.; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave., Wesleyville; Tenebrae service. Info: 899-6386.
EASTER EVE CANTATA AND WORSHIP: Saturday, March 26; 8 p.m.; St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3108 Sterrettania Road; interdenominational celebration tell the Easter story through traditional hymns, new anthems and narration with voices from multiple churches; outside, weather permitting; also, labyrinth open 5:30-7:30 p.m. Info: 833-1761.
EASTER
EASTER BASKET GIVEAWAY: Saturday, March 26; 12-2 p.m.; Odessa’s Place, 628 W. 18th St.; open to children up to age 13 with a parent or responsible adult; donations and volunteers needed. Info: 899-3457.
EASTER WORSHIP: Sunday, March 27; 8 and 10 a.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St.; Holy Eucharist; followed by Easter egg hunt for children. Info: 452-3779, http://ift.tt/1QCTaYe.
EASTER WORSHIP: Sunday, March 27; 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave., Wesleyville; early service, traditional; later service, contemporary. Info: 899-6386.
upcoming events
VESPER SERVICE: Sunday, March 6; 4 p.m.; St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St.; celebration for the Holy Year of Mercy; with the Rev. Christopher Singer, chancellor for the Catholic Diocese of Erie, presiding and preaching; music by the cathedral choir under the direction of William Herring; confessions follow. Info: 453-6677.
EVENING VESPERS: Sundays starting March 6; 6 p.m.; Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 863 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park Township; spoken, new service. Cost: Free. Info: 881-0894.
BRUNCH: Wednesday, March 9; 9-11 a.m.; Erie Maennerchor, 1607 State St.; Erie Christian Women’s Connection event; speaker Rita Stewart of Arlington, Ohio, on “The Secret to Lasting Wealth”; reservations required. Cost: $11. Info: 746-4899, 825-3215.
LUNCHEON GROUP: Wednesday, March 9; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Ambassador Center, 7794 Peach St.; Erie Christian Women’s event; speaker Rita Stewart of Arlington, Ohio, on “Secret to Lasting Wealth”; reservations required by Thursday, March 3. Cost: $18.50. Info: 898-0139.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS: Thursdays, March 10, April 21, May 19 and June 16; 6-7:15 p.m.; Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania Community Living Center Chapel, 5031 West Ridge Road; each session includes prayer, Scripture, reflection based on “Faith in Action — Transforming the World” and guest speaker; March 10 is Jimmy Menkhaus on “Service and Compassion.” Cost: Free. Info: 836-4100.
FISH AND PIEROGI DINNERS: Friday, March 11; 4-7 p.m.; St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 516 E. 13th St.; takeout available. Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, free for younger, $10.25 for takeout. Info: 452-6606.
INDOOR YARD SALE: Saturday, March 12; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bethany Outreach Center, 254 E. 10th St.; LCBA Branch 49 event to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania; donations of clothing and small household items can be dropped off March 5-11 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Info: 456-6254.
ERIE MEN’S CONFERENCE: Saturday, March 12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Warner Theatre, 811 State St.; Catholic outreach to men of faith with speakers Matt Birk, Tim Staples and Deacon Ralph Poyo; presented by 2232 Men. Cost: $40, includes lunch and parking; $25 for students. Info: 864-4851, www.2232men.com.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Saturday, March 12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean Township; WCTL-FM’s annual Rejoice, Refresh, Renew Women’s Conference featuring Christian recording artist, worship leader and author Jenny Simmons; reservations required. Cost: $30 includes lunch. Info: 796-6000 Ext. 106, elizabethk@wctl.org, www.wctl.org.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Saturday, March 12; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean Township; WCTL’s annual nondenominational Christian “Rejoice, Refresh, Renew Women’s Conference” for ages 12 and older; with guest speaker and author Jenny Simmons, former leader singer for Addison Road; early registration encouraged. Cost: $30 in advance, $40 at door; includes lunch. Info: (800) 965-9324, www.wctl.org.
CHEESEFARE SUNDAY: Sunday, March 13; Orthodox Christian day that is the last on which to eat dairy products before the beginning of Great Lent. Info: http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
CLEAN MONDAY: Monday, March 14; Orthodox Christian start of Great Lent, the fasting season leading to Easter. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
SPRING EQUINOX/OSTARA/EOSTRE: Sunday, March 20; Wiccan/pagan celebration of the rebirth of spring. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
PALM SUNDAY: Sunday, March 20; Christian commemoration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem; start of Holy Week leading to Easter. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
EOSTRE CELEBRATION: Sunday, March 20; 6 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway; Whispering Lake Grove celebration of spring honoring the Germanic gods Eostre, Frowe and Fro Ing; potluck dinner follows ritual. Info: (814) 720-1560, carrionmann@gmail.com, grollwynn72@hotmail.com.
NAW-RUZ/NORUZ: Monday, March 21; Baha’i and Zoroastrian start of the new year. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
HOLI: Wednesday, March 23; Hindu celebration of spring; also called the Festival of Colors. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
LORD’S EVENING MEAL: Wednesday, March 23; Jehovah’s Witnesses observance of the memorial of Christ’s death. Info: http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
PURIM: Thursday, March 24; Jewish commemoration of the time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved by Queen Esther; begins at sundown the day before. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
MAUNDY/HOLY THURSDAY: Thursday, March 24; Christian remembrance of the Last Supper that Jesus shared with his disciples before his death. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, March 25; Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
EASTER: Sunday, March 27; Western Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ; Eastern Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar will celebrate Easter on Sunday, May 1. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
KHORDAD SAL: Monday, March 28; Zoroastrian celebration of the birth of the faith’s founder, Zoroaster. Info: http://ift.tt/1ElzKTH, http://ift.tt/1OleRdD.
11-YEAR CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE: Saturday, April 9; 7 p.m.; Odessa’s Place, 628 W. 18th St.; with mimes, gospel singing, speaker Maurice “Mo” Troop. Cost: Free. Info: 899-3457.
BUS TRIP TO ‘SAMSON’: April 19-20; St. Mark Catholic Church in Lawrence Park hosting bus trip to Lancaster’s Millennium Theatre to see “Samson”; also stop at Flight 93 National Memorial. Cost: $290. Info: 897-7707.
CHRISTIAN SILENT RETREAT: Wednesday, April 20, through Friday, April 22, or Friday, April 22, through Sunday, April 24; Spruce Hill Inn and Cottages, 3230 O’Possum Run Road, Mansfield, Ohio; GodQuest events for women only; registration deadline is Tuesday, March 1. Cost: $195 for private room for two nights with no meals for midweek retreat, $235 for private room for two nights with four meals for weekend. Info: (315) 549-3016, www.godquest.com, info@godquest.com.
CHRISTIAN SILENT RETREAT: Monday, April 25, through Wednesday, April 27; Casowasco Retreat Center, 158 Casowasco Road, Moravia, N.Y.; GodQuest event; separate program for men and women; registration deadline is Friday, March 25. Cost: $195 for private room for two nights with six meals. Info: (315) 549-3016, www.godquest.com, info@godquest.com.
ongoing events
“Spirit Speaks”: TV show tapes first and third Mondays; 6 p.m.; Community Access Television studio, 1325 W. 37th St.; airs Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m., Channel 2 in Erie, Channel 19 in Erie County; tickets needed. Cost: Free. Info: 490-6498; Spirit Speaks, 1325 W. 37th St., Erie, PA 16509; e-mail shamanlobo4@yahoo.com.
COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM: Second and fourth Mondays; St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 662 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park; reservations required. Info: 899-0118.
AseraCare Hospice Bereavement support group: Fourth Monday; 7-8 p.m.; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 100 E. Third St., Waterford. Info: (800) 314-5145.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m.; Millcreek Community Church, 4444 Sterrettania Road; support group meetings. Info: 474-9946.
ST. PETER SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY: First Tuesday; 6 p.m.; St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St.; group of everyday people who work to bring the Gospel into the secular world; meet in Synod Hall. Info: 476-1100.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS: Second Tuesday; 1-2:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 890 Liberty St., Meadville; and second Wednesday; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Titusville Hospice Office, 310 N. Monroe St., Titusville. Cost: Free. Info: (814) 333-5403, 827-0330.
Diabetic support group: Third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2931 Myrtle St.; for people diagnosed as diabetic or prediabetic, their spouses and significant others. Info: 825-4514 or 882-5216.
RECYCLING: Newspapers and aluminum cans; Wednesdays and Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; trailer at southeastern corner of Water Street and East Lake Road; anytime in bins behind St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 662 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park. Info: 899-0118.
Moms Club of Edinboro: Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m.; Edinboro United Methodist Church, 113 High St., Edinboro; support and activities for stay-at-home and working mothers with children of any age; baby sitters available. Info: 734-8563, cyard33@gmail.com.
DRUM THERAPY MINISTRY: Wednesdays; 6:45 p.m.; Bethesda Trinity Center, 462 W. 18th St.; presented by New Jerusalem Lutheran Church for spiritual well-being. Cost: Donation. Info: 455-1972.
Service of Holy Communion: Wednesdays; 7 p.m.; Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 5312 Peach St. Info: 868-8685.
CHOIR RECRUITMENT: Wednesdays; 7 p.m.; St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1024 Peach St.; members sought for all parts of volunteer senior choir for ages 12 and older; choir sings every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. service. Info: 459-3199, st.pauls_erie@yahoo.com.
Healing service: First Wednesday; noon; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave., Wesleyville; includes laying on of hands, anointing with oil. Info: 899-6386.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Second Wednesday; 1-2 p.m.; Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania administration building, 5031 West Ridge Road; Sisters of St. Joseph associates looking for people who like to knit or crochet. Info: 836-4134.
MOMS & MORE: Second and fourth Wednesday; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean Township; support program for mothers and grandmothers; child care available. Cost: Free to join; $5 per child for child care, $8 per family; donations accepted. Info: 790-4181, candra.downs@roadrunner.com.
DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS: Thursdays; 6-8:15 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; nondenominational support/care program for children ages 5 to 12 of separated and/or divorced parents. Cost: $15. Info: 833-9862.
DIVORCE CARE: Thursdays; 6:30-8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; nondenominational support program for people experiencing pain of separation or divorce. Cost: Workbook purchase. Info: 866-1697.
MEMORY CAFE OF ERIE: First and third Thursday; 1-3 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway; fun and relaxation for dementia sufferers and caregivers. Cost: Free. Info: (814) 969-8622.
LIVING HOPE: First and third Thursday; 6:30-8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road, Millcreek Township; support group for women who have had, are currently diagnosed with or may be suspected to have cancer. Cost: Free. Info: 838-4251, www.facerie.org.
CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP: First Thursday; 7-8 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 649 Park Ave., Meadville; ecumenical effort of Meadville area churches and Community Health Services. Info: (814) 333-5996, jpbsft@yahoo.com.
M.O.P.S.: Second and fourth Thursdays; 6-8 p.m.; First United Methodist Church of Cambridge Springs, 326 S. Main St., Cambridge Springs; Mothers of Preschoolers group meeting. Info: (814) 393-1465, 806-4987, mopsofcsumc@hotmail.com.
ERIE FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Third Thursday; 6 p.m.; Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, 3302 W. 26th St.; dinner meeting. Cost: Order from the menu. Info: (440) 812-6034.
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship, Meadville: Final Thursday; 6:30 p.m.; Perkins Family Restaurant, 18276 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville; nonprofit organization also open to women and nonbusiness owners; 6:30 p.m. dinner, followed by 7 p.m. program. Info: (814) 425-7392.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Fridays; 9:30 a.m.; Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road; support group. Info: 455-7460.
Worship: Fridays; 4 p.m.; L’Arche Erie Inc., 3745 West 12th St. Info: 452-2065.
BYOB HAPPY HOUR: Fridays; 5 p.m.; Odessa’s Place, 628 W. 18th St.; weekly encouragement, relaxation, networking and sharing the word of God; bring your own Bible. Info: 899-3457.
Women’s ministry: Second Friday; 7 p.m.; New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, 7195 West Ridge Road, Fairview; program includes preaching and prayer for healing, deliverance, encouragement and guidance. Info: 474-3223.
CLOTHING DROP OFF: Used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, linens, blankets, curtains and stuffed animals collected for people in need; shed in the parking lot of Albion Church of the Nazarene, 9580 Route 6N, Albion; items go to St. Pauly, which gives the church a donation that will be used to send young people to summer camp; call for pick up of items. Info: (814) 756-4741.
RECYCLING: Newspapers, cardboard, magazines, used clothing and shoes, aluminum cans; receptacles in parking lot; Belle Valley Presbyterian Church, 1694 Norcross Road. Info: 825-4433.
JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE: Selling trees to be planted at Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park and in Israel. Cost: $18. Info: 455-4474, jccoferie@aol.com.
FISHERS OF MEN MINISTRY: Daily Bible text reading; callers also can leave prayer requests. Info: 528-5883.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 24 hours a day, seven days a week; St. Joseph Catholic Church/Bread of Life Community Chapel, 139 W. 24th St.; visitors welcome; committed and substitute adorers always needed. Info: 898-2026.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Sisters of St. Joseph Poustinia, 2405 W. Eighth St.; contemplative prayer classes and prayer groups. Info: 836-4161 or e-mail s.mkmcnelis@ssjerie.org for days and times or for Sister Mary Kay McNelis to speak to your group.
OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH: “We Are One Body” and “Love Has Come” CDs by contemporary praise band Selah; $15 at the church, 2401 W. 38th St.; benefits music ministry. Selah provides music Sundays, 9 a.m. Mass. Info: 838-6306, 833-7701, http://ift.tt/1oRn44E.
ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Christmas, religious hymns recorded by church choir; available at rectory, 1617 Walnut St., Hofmann’s, 420 E. 26th St., Dancewear Center, 3834 Liberty St., or World of Music, 1355 W. 26th St. Cost: $15 for CDs; $10 for tapes. Info: 864-0231, 864-8881.
ERIE D.A.W.N.: Wheels To Work program seeks donations of roadworthy vehicles for working, low-income women who have no means of transportation to and from work; contributions may be tax-deductible. Info: 453-5921.
WORSHIP: Saturdays; 11 a.m.; Mount Zion Seventh-day Adventist Church, 204 E. 24th St.; Sabbath school, 9:45 a.m. Info: 455-9732.
OUTREACH: Saturdays; 5-6:30 p.m.; Odessa’s Place, 628 W. 18th St.; weekly sessions with teaching, testimony, hot topics, evangelistic strategies. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 899-3457.
VICTORIOUS MISSIONARIES: First Saturday; 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd.; spiritual, social group for people with physical disability or chronic illness to encourage a closer relationship with God. Info: 824-5936, 824-1257 or (800) 374-3723, Ext. 257.
CLASS: First and third Saturday; 4 p.m.; Odessa’s Place, 628 W. 18th St.; Repairer of the Breach with Evangelist Carol Troop teaching. Cost: Free. Info: 899-3457.
FOOD AND CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Second Saturday; noon to 3 p.m.; Odessa’s Place, 628 W. 18th St.; volunteers and donations needed. Cost: Free. Info: 899-3457.
MONTHLY MASS: Third Saturday; 9 a.m.; Gate of Heaven Cemetery chapel, 5711 West Lake Road. Info: 838-7724, www.eriedc.org.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 8 a.m. Rite 1 and 10 a.m. Rite II; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1070 Dutch Road, Fairview; also, monthly satellite service, third Wednesday, 1 p.m., Springhill Senior Living, 2323 Edinboro Road, Millcreek Township. Info: 474-5490, http://ift.tt/1oRn1G7.
SIGN LANGUAGE-INTERPRETED MASSES: Sundays; 9 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 2401 W. 38th St.; other days and locations for sign-language-interpreted Masses include: second and fourth Sundays, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon; and second Sundays, 11:30 a.m., St. Agatha Catholic Church, Meadville. Cost: Free. Info: 824-1257, jjohnson@eriercd.org.
WORSHIP: Sundays, 9 a.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 4950 N. Main St., McKean; sermons by the Rev. Ron Freebourn. Info: 476-7105.
WORSHIP: Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m.; Saturdays, 6 p.m.; McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro. Info: 734-1907.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 9:30 a.m.; St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1115 East Ave.; with the Rev. Donald Valasek. Info: 453-4902.
TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS: Sundays; 9:30 a.m.; St. Ann Catholic Church, 921 East Ave.; and Sundays, 11:30 a.m., and Fridays, 6 p.m.; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 165 Beach Ave., Cambridge Springs; also, confession, Sundays, 9 a.m. at St. Ann. Info: 452-4832, (814) 398-4234, http://ift.tt/1OleTSQ.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10 a.m.; Cornerstone Liberty Community Church, 2220 Wayne St.; with the Rev. Sandra Vactor. Info: 455-4654.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10 a.m.; Living Spring International Center, 1202 French St.; with Pastor Adebola Bam; Bible study, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.; prayer, Thursdays, 9 p.m. Info: (267) 507-8576.
BIBLE CLASSES: Sundays; 10 a.m.; North Meadville Church of Christ, 16217 Route 19, Saegertown.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10 a.m.; St. Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church, 721 E. Fifth St.; services in Romanian and English; matins, 9 a.m.; liturgy, 10 a.m.; also, on Saturdays, vespers, counseling and adult classes, 6 p.m. Info: 874-3615.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10 a.m.; Findley Lake United Methodist Church, 2862 North Road, Findley Lake, N.Y.; Sunday school, 11:30 a.m. Info: (716) 769-7532.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10 a.m.; New Life Community Church, 1755 Lord Road, Fairview. Info: 474-3386, http://ift.tt/1oRn1Ga.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:15 a.m.; Calvary Christian Center, 1061 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek; children’s church. Info: 899-5683, www.cccerie.org.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Lily Dale Spiritualist Church, 29 East St., Lily Dale, N.Y.; healing, inspirational lecture and spirit communications; workshops and classes available; luncheon and mini-readings follow service the first Sunday of the month at the Lyceum. Cost: $5 for luncheon, $10 for mini-reading. Info: (716) 361-6959, http://ift.tt/1OleTSS.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Assembly Hall, Cleveland Drive, Lily Dale, N.Y. Church of the Living Spirit service. Info: (716) 595-3989.
JAMESTOWN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Living Waters Open Bible Church, 946 Southwestern Drive, Busti, N.Y.; a community Bible institute, Lordship of Christ program. Info: (716) 664-6789.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., North East. Info: 725-4105.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1500 Freeport Road, North East. Info: 725-1840.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:45 a.m.; Union City Presbyterian Church, 37 W. High Street, Union City. Info: (814) 438-2241.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Triumphant Life Church, 5651 New Perry Highway; dinner follows; children’s church, 11:20 a.m.; second service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m., followed by dinner. Info: 864-3984.
Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Cranesville Bible Church, 10029 Reed St., Cranesville; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; AWANA and youth group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Info: (814) 756-5287.
Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; North Meadville Church of Christ, 16217 Route 19, Saegertown.
Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; New Revelation Full Gospel Baptist Church, 947 W. Ninth St.; Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Info: 452-4048.
WORSHIP: Sundays; 11:30 a.m.; Angels of Hope Christian Spiritualist Church, 413 Olin Ave., Girard. Info: (814) 403-1220.
Worship: Sundays; 11:30 a.m.; First Born Apostolic Faith Church of God, 1221 E. 19th St.; Wednesday night prayer service, 7:30 p.m. Info: 456-5829.
Weekly Centering Prayer Group: Sundays; 4 p.m.; St. George Catholic Church, 5145 Peach St. Info: 864-0622.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Sundays; choir rehearsal, 5 p.m.; supper, 6 p.m.; United Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6:30 p.m.; Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville. Info: (814) 724-6736, www.stoneumc.org.
Protestant worship: Sundays; 5:30 p.m.; Smith Chapel, Penn State Behrend, 4701 Jordan Road, Harborcreek Township; Penn State Behrend Campus Ministries. Info: 898-6245.
Youth service: Sundays; 6 p.m.; Calvary Christian Center, 1061 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek; Water’s Edge Youth Nights for grades seven to 12. Info: 899-5683, www.cccerie.org.
Worship: Sundays; 6:30 p.m.; Immanuel United Methodist Church, 22 E. Division St., North East. Info: 725-1108.
After the Storm: Sundays; 7 p.m.; Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 12921 Dundon Road, Edinboro; modern Christian music performed by Shattered, and speaker, 7 p.m.; first Sunday of the month at the Hangout, 216 W. Plum St., Edinboro; remaining Sundays at Hillcrest. Info: 734-1108.
Catholic Mass: Sundays; 7 p.m.; Smith Chapel, Penn State Behrend, 4701 Jordan Road, Harborcreek Township; Penn State Behrend Campus Ministries. Info: 898-7139.
BALTIMORE CATECHISM CLASS: Sundays; 7-9 p.m.; St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Chapel, 6686 West Lake Road. Cost: Free. Info: 218-7773.
GATHERING GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE: One Sunday a month, call for dates; 6-8 p.m.; North Coast Christian Fellowship Church, 7895 Buffalo Road, in Keri’s Dance Studio. Cost: Free. Info: 725-5259.
Community Breakfast: Third Sunday; 9-10 a.m.; St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1070 Dutch Road, Fairview. Cost: Donations accepted for outreach and charities. Info: (814) 474-5490, http://ift.tt/1oRn1G7.
SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES: Meets one Sunday a month; 1-4 p.m.; St. Luke Catholic Church, 421 E. 38th St. Call for dates. Info: 725-9780.
Guitar lessons: Mondays; 6-7 p.m.; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.; for beginners. Cost: Free. Info: 866-7177, www.kingsleyumc.net.
COLLEGE PREP: Mondays; 6 p.m.; First Born Apostolic Faith Church, 1221 E. 19th St.; targeting children in primary grades for success in school and future college. Info: 456-5829.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Mondays; 6:30 p.m.; South Harborcreek Methodist Church, 7929 McGill Road, Harborcreek Township; ministry to spend time together and celebrate God’s healing power in lives through the eight recovery principles based on the Beatitudes; food at 6 p.m. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 899-5962.
CENTERING PRAYER: Mondays; 7 p.m.; St. George Catholic Church, 5145 Peach St.; meditation. Info: 746-1015.
GRIEFSHARE: Mondays; 7-9 p.m.; and Wednesdays; 1-3 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; nondenominational grief recovery/support group for people grieving loss of someone close; Cost: $15 for materials. Info: 397-1934.
Praise and prayer: Mondays; 7:30 p.m.; State Line United Methodist Church, 12591 E. Main Road, North East; time of sharing, hymn singing and extended prayer. Info: 460-4907.
Send items for the Religion Calendar to Dana Massing, Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534; fax to 870-1808; or e-mail to dana.massing@timesnews.com. The deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Call 870-1729 for information.
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