Easter Sunday service

April 15, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

CANFIELD

Apostolic Assembly of Praise, 3999 McCarty Drive, will have an Easter service from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Bishop Fred and Theresa Wiggins will lead the service.

Music, message at Easter

YOUNGSTOWN

The Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., invites the public to join its Easter Sunday service at 10:45 a.m. Music will be provided by the gospel band, and traditional and gospel songs will be sung by the congregation.

Steve Vivod will provide the special singing. Pastor Jonathan Mitchell will preach the Easter message.

Spring revival planned

CAMPBELL

Greater Liberty Baptist Church, 66 10th St., will have a spring revival 7 p.m. nightly Wednesday through Friday.

Various choirs will perform, and the Rev. James Bowie will be the speaker.

Youngstown Chamber Music commemorative program scheduled

YOUNGSTOWN

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 2 1/2-hour event will begin at noon Thursday at the Jewish Community Center’s multipurpose room, 505 Gypsy Lane.

It is free admission for center members. The cost for nonmembers is $5.

Deadline nears for May silent retreat

MORAVIA, NY

GodQuest Christian Silent Retreat will take place May 22-24 at Casowasco Retreat Center, 158 Casowasco Road.

GodQuest offers a time to be alone with God for an extended time to devote oneself to prayer, journaling, scripture, nature and quiet reflection.

The program includes group worship, spiritual direction and written helps. Men and women retreats are run simultaneously, but programs are separate.

The cost is $195, for two nights, private room with six meals and program. The registration deadline is Thursday.

For information, call 315-549-3016 or email info@godquest.com or visit the website at www.godquest.com.

ACTION to host annual fundraiser, banquet

YOUNGSTOWN

The faith-based community organizing group Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods will host its 15th annual community fundraiser and banquet at 5 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Social Hall, 243 Via Mt. Carmel Ave.

The event will feature state Sen. Joseph Schiavoni, who will speak on the theme “A Season of Change: Respect for All!”

During the banquet, institutions and individuals will be recognized for outstanding contributions to the community.

Funds raised will help to underwrite ACTION’s key initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents of the Mahoning Valley.

Tickets are $35 per person, or $280 per table of eight people. All contributions are tax-deductible. For more information, call ACTION’s director, Elder Rosetta Carter at 330-941-0475.

Church to host author, biologist, engineer

VIENNA

Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 291 Scoville Drive, will host biologist Pamela Acker, aerospace engineer Eric Bermingham and author Hugh Owen of the Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation. They will present a seminar titled “Creation, Evolution and the Crisis of Faith.”

The seminar will demonstrate that the restoration of the traditional Catholic doctrine of creation is essential to the restoration of the faith and the establishment of a culture of life throughout the world.

The seminar will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, 7 to 9 p.m. next Saturday and 5 to 7 p.m. April 23. There is no charge for the seminar but donations will be accepted. F

or more information, email Hugh Owen, director of the Kolbe Center, at howen@shentel.net.

Book of Revelation presentation planned

CANFIELD

Father John Jerek will present on the Book of Revelation from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 24, May 1, 8, 15 and 22, at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road. The course will help participants learn more about the early church community, strengthen their own faith and discover lessons that can be applied to ministry in the church today.

Registration is $50 with the sponsoring parish covering $35 of the cost. For information or to register, contact Pete Schafer at 330-744-8451, ext. 289, or pschafer@youngstowndiocese.org. Online registration is available at www.doy.oeg/index.php/diocesan-offices/lay-ministry. Registration deadline is Friday.

Presentation on life of St. Paul, his letters

CANFIELD

Dominican Father Peter Totleben will present on the life of St. Paul and his letters within the historical context of the early church from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. Participants will learn about one of the greatest evangelists of all time and discover how to continue his mission of evangelization in their own lives. Choose from two locations: Mondays at the Ursuline Center 4280 Shields Road, on April 24, May 1, 8, 15 and 22 or Tuesdays at St. Dominic, 77 E. Lucius Ave., on April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23. Registration is $50 with the sponsoring parish covering $35.

For more information or to register, contact Pete Schafer at 330-744-8451, ext. 289, or pschafer@youngstowndiocese.org. Online registration is also available at www.doy.org/index.php/diocesan-offices/lay-ministry. Registration deadline is Friday.

Women’s group sponsors weekend retreat

SANDY LAKE, Pa.

The Christian Women’s Outreach of Mercer County is sponsoring a retreat Friday and next Saturday at McKeever Environmental Learning Center, state Route 358. An overnight stay is optional.

The retreat begins with registration at 4:30 p.m. Friday and ends at the conclusion of the 2 p.m. session next Saturday.

Guest speakers are Brandy Palmiero and Pastor Janet Pratt. Costs for sessions are: Friday night only: $17 (includes dinner); Saturday only: $30 (includes all meals); Friday and Saturday (no overnight): $40 (includes all meals); overnight and all sessions: $45 (includes all meals). Scholarships are available.

Registration forms can be obtained by calling Patti at 724-475-3520 or Shirley at 814-425-7572.

Concert at Unite Centre

GIRARD

Unity Centre for Spiritual Living invites the public to a keyboard concert with Gary Lucas titled “Traveling Thru Time.” The concert will begin at 7 p.m. next Saturday and will take place at the church, 1226 Naylor Lloyd Road.

Divine Mercy Conference

north jackson

The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon will host a Divine Mercy Conference on April 23, featuring Father Shannon Collins.

The cost is $16 for adults and $12 for students 18 and under, and includes lunch. For information, visit www.ourladyoflebanonshiren.com or call 330-538-3351.