Holy convocation

Holy convocation

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St. James Church of God in Christ, 1838 Main Ave. SW, will host the Holy Convocation Monday through July 28.

A musical presentation will be at 7 p.m. Monday.

Programs will be: Evangelist Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole, Grammy Award-winning artist, at 7 p.m. Tuesday; Bishop John H. Sheard, chairman of board of bishops for COGIC, at 7 p.m. Wednesday; Ace Gillems, administrative assistant, at 7 p.m. Thursday; Bishop Timothy Clarke, First Church of God in Columbus at 7 p.m. Friday; and Bishop David Leon Herron Sr., prelate of Ohio Central East, and Mattie Myers, supervisor, at 11 a.m. July 28.

For information, visit www.OhioCentralEast.com.

Outdoor service

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City of God outdoor service and community event are planned from 3 to 5:30 p.m. today at Busy Bee Restaurant parking lot, 3309 South Ave., by Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oakhill Ave.

Gospel concert

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Bread of Life Church of God in Christ, 702 Cameron Ave., will host missionary Elizabeth Jackson at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Her message will be “Women, “We Serve a Mighty God.”

The music department will present “Angelic Praise Gospel Concert” at 5 p.m. July 29. Soloists and groups are welcome.

Choir anniversary

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The adult choir of Greater Liberty Baptist Church, 66 10th St., will celebrate its 66th anniversary with a musical featuring various local choirs and musicians at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The Rev. Carl Anderson is pastor and Barbara Cooper, choir president.

Tent revival

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Grace Evangelistic Temple Ministries, 1026 Shehy St., will have a tent revival at 7 p.m. Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28 with a community health fair and service and call to youth at 7 p.m.; and July 28, service at 10 a.m.

Theme is “Challenge to Change a Life, Family & Community.”

Groening lecture

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“Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path Through the Teachings of Bruno Groening” will be presented at 7 p.m. July 30 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 S. Broad St.

The session is at, but is not affiliated with, the church.

The lecture is sponsored by the Circle for Spiritual Aid to Life, based on the teachings of Groening, a German healer and teacher.

The free information lecture is about 90 minutes.

For information on the Groening lecture, contact Arlene Barkan, community leader, at 330-372-3144 or by email to arlenah3144@aol.com. For information, visit www.bruno-groening.org/english.

First Friday

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Dr. Donna Orsuto, co-founder of the Lay Center at Foyer Unitas, will be the featured speaker when the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St.

Her topic will be “Spirituality for Laity.”

An American laywoman, Dr. Orsuto is an expert in spiritual theology and a professor at the Institute of Spirituality at Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

The cost is $15. Reservations must be made by calling 330-533-1023 or visiting ww.firstfridayclubofgreater-youngstown.org.

Movie at church

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Spiritual Path Spiritualist Church, 2041 Moravia St. Ext., will host a movie night from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

“Joyful Noise,” a comedy about a flat-broke town choir whose members dream of winning a national contest, will be shown.

Free-will donations will be accepted. Popcorn will be provided.

Retreat planned

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Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center will sponsor a retreat, “Villa Land Retreat: The Spirit of the Land,” from Aug. 14 to Aug. 18.

In a contemplative spirit, presenters will be Sister Barbara O’Donnell, eco-spirituality associate, and Frank Romeo, director of land management emeritus at the Villa.

Cost is $275, which includes meals and accommodations. A commuter and daily rate are also available. Call for information. Please bring casual clothing including good walking shoes and a hat.

Registration is required; call 724-964-8886 or visit www.villaprograms.org.

Weekend retreat

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Crossing Paths TV Ministry will have its annual weekend retreat July 27-29 at Shiloh Ranch, Cook Forest State Park. Check-in time is 5 p.m. Friday. Cost is $199 per couple and includes 12 meals or $110 per individual including six meals. Reservations are limited. Call Doe Nemeth at 814-752-2361.

Call Crossing Paths at 724-981-7777 for information.