Labyrinth walk at Villa Maria

Labyrinth walk at Villa Maria

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Villa Maria will host a guided labyrinth walk from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on the grounds of Villa Maria Community Center.

The theme will be “Path of Mindfulness.”

The labyrinth at Villa Maria is a replica of the one found in Chartres Cathedral in France.

A labyrinth, unlike a maze, has one path in and returns on the same path to exit; in essence, winding and unwinding around four quadrants of a circle.

It appears that labyrinths were used as a walking meditation for the spiritual seeker.

Guided walks are offered at no charge. Free-will offerings are accepted.

In the event of questionable weather conditions, call 724-964-8886 for program status.

Visit www.vmesc.org for more information.

Groening lecture

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The Bruno Groening Circle of Friends will have a 90-minute lecture, featuring Arlene Barkan, leader of the Youngstown and Cleveland Communities, and Internet Children’s Community of North America, at 6 p.m. Thursday at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St.

A short documentary film will be shown.

Admission is free.

The Circle of Friends is not affiliated with Lord of Life Lutheran Church, or any other religion.

Bruno Groening (1906-59) was a German healer who taught about the power of faith in overcoming disease. The Circle of Friends passes on his teachings through information lectures.

To attend community hours, participants must be introduced at an information lecture. Contact Barkan at 330-372-3144 or send email to Arlene.barkan3144@yahoo.com.

Visit www.bruno-groening.org/english.

Anniversary Mass

YOUNGSTOWN

Bishop George V. Murry will celebrate a special Mass at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., to mark the wedding anniversaries of 166 couples who are being honored for a total of 7,954 years of wedded life ranging from 25 to 75 years.

Frank and Anne Hovaner, parishioners of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, are celebrating 75 years, and Carl and Madelyn Pedaline, parishioners of St. Christine, are celebrating 71 years of marriage.

The celebration includes renewal of marriage vows at Mass and a personalized certificate.

A reception will follow for the honored couples and their families in Cathedral Hall.

Dedication planned

YOUNGSTOWN

A dedication and consecration of the new sanctuary at Born Again Ministries, 2143 Jacobs Road, will be at 2:30 p.m. today. A musical will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Corinthia D. Reynolds is senior pastor and founder.

Clergy are asked to wear black and white.

Refreshments will follow the service.

Concert at church

HUBBARD

The Gospel Echoes Quartet will be in concert at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, 128 Church St.

A hot lunch will follow.

The concert and lunch are free; donations will be accepted.

Pastor’s aide

YOUNGsTOWN

Morning Star Baptist Church, 747 Willow St., will host a pastor’s aide program at 3 p.m. Sunday.

Guests will be the Rev. Melvin Brown and Gospel Temple Baptist Church.