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Unity Day planned

STRUTHERS

Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 67 McClure St., will highlight Unity Day with weekend events. Mahdi D. Wade is pastor.

Sabria Francis, youth musician, and church members will host a musical program at 5 p.m. next Saturday. Several community church choirs will participate in the event with the theme “Celebrating Christ.” Sabria is mentored by Charles Robinson, minister of music.

At 4 p.m. May 17, the church will host the program “Working as One to Celebrate Christ.” Co-chairmen are Norman and Sabrina Francis. Guests will be Pastor Kenneth Donaldson and the Congregation of Rising Star Baptist Church.

Events are open to all.

Guest speaker

FARRELL, PA.

Carolyn North McTush of Atlanta, a native of Youngstown, will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m. Sunday, Mother’s Day, at Hour of Power Full Gospel Tabernacle, 1126 Fruit Ave.

She is the daughter of Prelate Bishop Lillie B. North of Youngstown.

Pastor retires

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The Rev. Richard “Ric” A. Schumacher delivered his last sermon at Unity Centre for Spiritual Living on April 26. He retired after 14 years of service.

He had served a congregation in Akron and at Unity’s World Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo.

Pastor Schumacher said he is looking forward to time for meditation and writing. He will teach part-time in the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at Youngstown State University.

Society chapter

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The Society of St. John Chrysostom, Youngstown Warren Chapter, will present “Setting Aside All Cares and Differences: The Divine Liturgy as the Locus Theologicus Where Diversity Gives Birth to Unity” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 N. Walnut St.

Speaker will be the Rev. Protopresbyter Dr. Steylios S. Muksuris, professor of literature and languages at Byzantine Catholic Seminary Pittsburgh. He serves Dormition Greek Orthodox Church in Aliquippa, Pa.

Society of St. John Chrysostom is an ecumenical organization of Catholic and Orthodox clergy and laity.

For information, call 330-755-5635 or visit www.Org/stjohnchrysostom.

Hymn festival

HUBBARD

Simple Gifts Interfaith Choir will present “Sing His Praise — A Hymn Festival” at 3 p.m. May 17 featuring traditional and contemporary selections at Hubbard First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave.

A free-will offering will be taken. A reception will follow the program.

Healing conference

CANFIELD

A Miracle and Healing Conference with Joan Hunter as guest speaker is planned by Lucille Orr Ministries at Lifecare Ministry Center, 5357 S. Raccoon Road, with free sessions at 6:30 p.m. June 23 and 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 24. Reservations are being accepted now.

Send email to Lorrministries@hotmail.com, visit www.Lifecareminstriescenter.com or call 330-503-1111.

Rogation Sunday

BOARDMAn

St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., will conduct a blessing of animals at 3 p.m. Sunday to celebrate Rogation Sunday.

Dogs should be leashed and cats, birds and other animals should be in pet carriers. Participants also are welcome to bring photos of pets.