Sample a world of flavors at church's international buffet

BOARDMAN

Goulash, haluski, pierogi, lumpia, korv and lingon.

Those are just a few of the ethnic foods that will be featured at Bethel Lutheran Church’s International Buffet next Saturday.

“We consider ourselves a melting pot,” said Diana Weisner, co-chairwoman of the event, about the church’s congregation.

The church was founded 125 years ago by Swedish immigrants, but over the years the congregation has diversified, according to the women who cook for the event.

To celebrate and share the heritages of church members, Ruth Ragan, 77, of Poland, started the event in 2007.

Today, the event has expanded to include more nationalities and is open to the public.

“This year we’re adding the Philippines,” Weisner said.

The other nationalities that will be represented are German, Slovak, Swedish, Italian and American.

Read more about the culinary event in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.