New minister at Calla

New minister at Calla

CANFIELD

Calla Community Church, 6482 W. Calla Road, welcomes a new minister. The Rev. Kenneth Gingrich has accepted the position as the new religious leader for the church.

Calla Community Church is a traditional church and is nondenominational. Everyone is welcome to the Sunday service at 10 a.m.

Steelers talk about life experiences

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.

New Life Baptist Church, 3414 state Route 208, will host a men’s event titled “Legends of the Huddle,” featuring current and former Pittsburgh Steelers talking about their experiences.

Tailgating will begin at 10 a.m. with the event starting at noon April 8. Cost of admission is $20 per person, which includes tailgate food.

Featured speakers include Arthur Moats, Mike Adams, and Jon Kolb. Craig Wolfley will emcee.

Ursuline Center hosts Women’s Day of Renewal

CANFIELD

Ursuline High School will host “A Women’s Day of Renewal: Our Journey with Jesus During Lent” from 9 a.m. to noon next Saturday at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road. Registration is required. A free-will offering is optional.

After the continental breakfast, Sister Mary McCormick will present a spiritual discussion on the Easter Triduum, the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Holy Thursday and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday.

There will also be individual reflection time for a labyrinth walk, prayer in the chapel, information on essential oils for meditation and more.

All alumni and friends are invited. To register, call the Ursuline Alumni Office at 330-744-4563 or email bdetec@youngstowndiocese.org.

Celebrating 17 years

YOUNGSTOWN

New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2007 S. Schenley Ave., is celebrating 17 years of ministry by hosting two events. Sunday there will be a morning worship at 10:30 a.m. with special guest speaker Pastor Maurice Trent from Lighthouse Cathedral in Pittsburgh. At 4 p.m. there will be a celebration with guest speaker Pastor Chris Crump from Unity Christian Fellowship in Columbus.

These events are free.

Honoring Dr. King

YOUNGSTOWN

The Baptist Pastors Council will sponsor a community commemoration honoring the leadership legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at noon on the anniversary of his assassination, Tuesday in the Mahoning County Courthouse Rotunda. The Rev. Gena Thornton is the keynote speaker. MLK Testament of Hope Scholarship recipients will also be recognized.

Scouts to receive Catholic religious awards

YOUNGSTOWN

St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., will host about 50 Boy and Girl scouts who will be receiving their Catholic religious awards from Bishop George Murry.

Bishop Murry will be officiating the celebration beginning at 10 a.m. next Saturday. Scouts of all ages will be in attendance. Adult leaders will also receive their respective religious awards.

A light refreshment reception will follow the presentations in the cathedral’s Fellowship Hall.

Author to discuss children’s book, Uganda

COLUMBIANA

Patty Jackson, author of the children’s book, “Scovia’s Gift,” will visit Christ the King Anglican Church, 202 E. Park Ave., at 11 a.m. Thursday to discuss her experiences in Uganda, Africa, that inspired her to write a story for children.

She will speak and answer questions about the book, bring an update on Uganda and describe the process of writing for her as a beginning author. Earlier in the day, she will share her story with students at Heartland School.

All are invited to this presentation and the luncheon that will follow. There is no charge for this event, but it is requested that everyone interested in attending RSVP at 330-296-3279 or 330-385-7670.

Youngstown Chamber Music program

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Chamber Music presents a program commemorating Yom Hashoah. This event will feature music from composers affected by the Holocaust of World War II, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

The 21/2-hour event will begin at noon April 20, at the Jewish Community Center’s multipurpose room, 505 Gypsy Lane.

It is free admission for center members. The cost for nonmembers is $5. Register online at jccyoungstown.org or with the JCC Bursar at 330-746-3250, ext. 195.

Women’s spirituality

CANFIELD

Join Sister Eileen Kernan of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown as she explores ways to communicate with God in this women’s spirituality series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, and June 1, at the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown’s Motherhouse, 4250 Shields Road. The classes are free and goodwill offerings will be accepted. Call 330-799-4941 to sign up.

2 performances by choir

HUBBARD

Simple Gifts Interfaith Choir will host two performances next Sunday of “On a Hill Too Far Away.” This musical retelling of Christ’s journey to the cross features the 65-voice choir, soloists and an orchestrated video presentation. Concert times are at 2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., Hubbard and at 5:30 p.m. at New Bedford Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 151 Woodland Drive, Pulaski, Pa. Admission: free will donation to the local food bank.

‘Seven Steps to the Cross’

YOUNGSTOWN

Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., invites the public to attend “Seven Steps to the Cross” at 4 p.m. next Sunday. The event will be presented by ministers Michael Williams, Pat Kimbrough, Allan Irizarry-Graves, Felecia Williams, Kevin Brown, Richard Brown and Elder LeAnn Lampley-Laster, and will also feature the gospel choir. The Rev. Ernest Ellis is the host pastor.

Series speaker set

BOARDMAN

First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will host George Worgul, theology professor at Duquesne University, as part of its Speaker’s Luncheon series from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at The Georgetown, 5945 South Ave. Worgul’s topic is “Facing the Challenges of a Sacramental Life.” Tickets are $16, and reservations are limited. For information or to reserve a place, call 330-720-4498, or go to www.firstfridayclubofgreater-youngstown.org.