Interim pastor

Interim pastor

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Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, will welcome the Rev. Orinda W. Hawkins-Brinkley as interim pastor during a service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The Rev. Ms. Hawkins- Brinkley, known to many as Pastor O, earned a registered- nurse degree from Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing, a bachelor’s degree from Oral Robers University in Tulsa, Okla., and a master of divinity from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus.

She has served as a preacher, teacher, healing groups’ facilitator and retreat leader.

A reception with light refreshments will follow worship.

Lectures on Mary

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Walsh University’s Theology Division will present a series of public lectures on Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Sessions will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and continue through Oct. 16.

The free lectures, part of Walsh’s Lifelong Learning Academy, will explore historical, ecumenical and inter-religious themes centered around Mary, the Blessed Mother.

The series is recognized by the Dioceses of Youngstown and Cleveland for religious education credit.

For more information, call 330-490-4665, or email cseeman@walsh.edu.

Anniversary event

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The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a wedding anniversary celebration honoring diocesan couples who are observing their 25th, 40th, 50th or more anniversaries this year.

Mass will be celebrated by Bishop George V. Murry at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton. Couples will renew their marriage vows and receive a personalized certificate signed by Bishop Murry. A reception hosted by St. John Parish will be in the school hall for the couples and their families.

Couples planning to attend should register at their parishes by Sept. 13.