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This week's events

VAISAKHI/BAISAKHI: Today; Sikh New Year festival. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion, www.interfaithcalendar.org/2013.htm.

RUMMAGE SALE: Today; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; $2 bag sale at 1 p.m. Info: 833-5982.

RUMMAGE SALE: Today; 9 a.m. to noon; Lawrence Park United Methodist Church, 4015 Niagara Place, Lawrence Park Township; 50 cent bag day; lunch and baked goods also available. Info: 899-9851.

MEDITATION PROGRAM: Today; 10 a.m. to noon; Plasha Yoga Studio, 4508 Zuck Road; "How to Meditate: It's Not What You Think" for new or experienced practitioners; registration required. Cost: $20. Info: 864-1114, www.plashayoga.com.

CASINO NIGHT: Today; 6-11:30 p.m.; St. Paul Catholic Church's center, 453 W. 16th St.; games, refreshments, prizes; must be age 18 or older. Cost: $5 admission. Info: 864-7033, 866-6697.

Worship: Today; 6 p.m.; and Sunday; 8:15 and 11 a.m.; Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 East Lake Road; Communion at 8:15; sermon by the Rev. David Laakso: "Inspired by Christ"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 899-9653, www.faithlutheranerie.com.

COMMUNITY BOARD GAME NIGHT: Today; 7:30-10 p.m.; Community United Church, 1011 W. 38th St. Cost: $2. Info: 864-4429.

Worship: Sunday; 8 and 10:30 a.m.; St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8942 Ridge Road, Girard; sermon by the Rev. Andrew Edwards: "Instrumental"; Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Easter Season Study, "Jesus' Resurrection & Great Commission," 9:15 a.m.; evening prayer with Holy Communion, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Info: 774-4283.

Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Woodcock United Methodist Church, 20293 East St., Woodcock; sermon by the Rev. Audrey Lovewell: "A Change for the Better"; puppet show: "Whatever It Takes"; Bible/activities, 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion the first Sunday of the month. Info: (814) 382-4128.

Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Grace Episcopal Church, 10121 Hall Ave., Lake City; Holy Eucharist; sermon by the Rev. Robert Burke: "Stranger on the Shore." Info: 774-8288, www.gracechurch-lc.webs.com.

Worship: Sunday; 9 and 10:45 a.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; sermon by the pastoral staff: "Happily Ever After: Part 2"; adult and children's Sunday school, 9 and 10:45 a.m. Info: 833-9862, www.facerie.org.

Worship: Sunday; 9:30 a.m.; Venango United Methodist Church, 21472 Church St., Venango; sermon by the Rev. Jeff Bobin: "Go Inspire Teach Remember." Info: (814) 398-4296, www.venangoumc.org.

Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; sermon by the Rev. John Dyke: "The Right Side of the Boat"; Sunday school, 8:45 a.m. Info: 833-5982.

Worship: Sunday; 10:15 a.m.; Wesleyville Baptist Church, 3509 Buffalo Road; sermon by the Rev. Mark McCallion: "How to Meet Your Wife's Needs" from the "Mastering Marriage" series; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 899-9243, www.wesleyvillebaptist.com.

Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Grandview Alliance Church, 1102 E. Gore Road; sermon this week by the Rev. Jim Yates; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 825-3752, www.grandviewalliancechurch.com.

Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Providence Reformed Baptist Church at Quality Inn and Suites, 6467 Sterrettania Road, Fairview; meeting in Winchester Room; sermon by the Rev. John Swindlehurst: "Our Response to Man's Law -- Part 2 -- Pray." Info: 836-1018; www.prbcerie.org.

WORSHIP: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1500 Freeport Road, North East; sermon by the Rev. J. Kenneth Laber: "Feed My Sheep"; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 725-1840.

WORSHIP: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Flagship Free Will Baptist Church, 2728 Pebble Drive; sermon by the Rev. Daryl Grimes: "Getting People to Jesus"; fellowship and focus, 6 p.m.; Flagship Youth Impact, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Info: 314-9765, www.flagshipchurch.org.

Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1024 Peach St.; sermon this week by Pastor Robin Swope. Info: 459-3199, st.pauls_erie@yahoo.com.

Worship: Sunday; 10:45 a.m.; Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 W. Heidler Road, Fairview; sermon by the Rev. Frank Hodges: "What Will Our Lives Be Like?" from the "Heaven: How Big Is Your God?" series. Info: 833-3225, www.weislibrarychurch.com.

Worship: Sunday; 11 a.m.; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry St.; sermon by the Rev. Rick Cepris: "Follow Me"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 456-7811.

WORSHIP: Sunday; 11 a.m.; New Hope Presbyterian Church, 5440 Washington Ave.; sermon by the Rev. Charles McClung: "Yay and Arrgh!"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 864-1920.

Worship: Sunday; 11 a.m.; Belle Valley Presbyterian Church, 1694 Norcross Road; sermon by the Rev. Dave Edmunds: "Feeling Full?" from a series on the Gospel of Matthew; Sunday Funday, 9:30 a.m. Info: 825-4433, www.bellevalleychurch.org.

Worship: Sunday; 11 a.m.; Cambridge Springs First United Methodist Church, 326 S. Main St., Cambridge Springs; sermon by the Rev. Jeff Bobin: "Go Inspire Teach Remember." Info: (814) 398-4333, www.fumccs.org.

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Sunday; 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Shiloh Baptist Church, 901 E. Fifth St.; celebration for the first anniversary of church's senior pastor, the Rev. Anthony Harris; guest preacher for the morning service is the Rev. Herman Alston of Macedonia Baptist Church in Buffalo and for the afternoon service is Bishop Jesse Gavin of Greater Calvary Full Gospel Baptist Church in Erie. Info: 453-4909.

ORFF INSTRUMENTS WORKSHOP: Sunday; 3 p.m.; Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 5312 Peach St.; sponsored by Erie Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; the Rev. Brenda Martin teaching how to incorporate Orff and rhythm instruments in liturgical worship. Cost: Free. Info: 899-0762.

ENRICHMENT SERIES: Sunday; 3:30 p.m.; Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 East Lake Road; "The Music of Hildegard of Bingen" presented by St. Noel Church Choir. Cost: Free. Info: 899-0614, Ext. 2511.

YOM HA'ATZMAUT: Monday; Jewish celebration of Israel's Independence Day. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion, www.interfaithcalendar.org/2013.htm.

LIVING WITH GRACE: Tuesday; 10 a.m. to noon; Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean Township; senior gathering with devotional led by the Rev. Mike Watson, period of light exercise and program of gospel music; light lunch follows. Cost: Free; $3 for lunch. Info: 790-4973, Ext. 224.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Thursday; 4-6:30 p.m.; Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 W. Heidler Road, Fairview; takeouts available. Cost: $6 for adults, $3 for ages 4-10. Info: 833-3225.

CARD PARTY: Thursday; 6 p.m.; St. Mark's gym, 429 W. Grandview Blvd.; St. Mark Seminary Auxiliary's annual event; prizes and light meal; reserved seating available until Sunday, April 14; tickets also available at door. Cost: $5. Info: 864-9300.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday; 7-9 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway; "Meet Our Bhutanese Neighbors" discussion with local Bhutanese leaders; presented by congregation's Adult Religious Education Committee; South Asian food provided. Info: 864-9300.

CONCERT: Thursday; 7 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 650 Worth St., Corry; Messiah College Jazz Ensemble performance to feature works written by W. Roy Mitchell of Corry; sponsored by Corry Arts Council Auxiliary and partially funded by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and ArtsErie. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: (814) 665-2445.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S RETREAT: Friday and Saturday, April 20; 4:30-2 p.m.; McKeever Environmental Learning Center, Route 358, Sandy Lake; sponsored by Christian Women's Outreach of Mercer County; with guest speakers Tia Ciferno and Christylee Roose of Ohio; registration with $5 deposit due by Monday, April 15; scholarships available. Cost: $12 for Friday night only with dinner, $25 for Friday and Saturday with meals but without overnight stay, $30 for both sessions, meals and overnight. Info: (724) 475-3520, (814) 475-7572.

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LENT

LENTEN DINNERS: Fridays through April 26; 5-7 p.m.; Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West Lake Road; traditional Greek fasting meal. Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for children, $10 for fish dinner. Info: 838-8808.

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upcoming events

HEALTHY HEARTS RETREAT: Saturday, April 20; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Lakewood United Methodist Church, 3856 W. 10th St.; for men and women; includes lunch; reservations requested; donations of canned goods, cereal, peanut butter or toilet paper for food bank appreciated. Cost: Free. Info: 833-0980.

GARDEN DAY: Saturday, April 20; 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St.; "Digging in God's Dirt" teach-in on garden preparation, planting and home composting; rain date is Saturday, April 27. Cost: Free. Info: 452-3779.

DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: Saturday, April 20; 2 p.m.; Taylor Little Theatre at Mercyhurst University, 501 E. 38th St.; showing of "Hellbound?" followed by panel discussion with local clergy and scholars; sponsored by Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture, Campus Ministry, Department of Religious Studies, the Cross Church of Erie and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Girard. Cost: Free. Info: 824-3000, www.miac.mercyhurst.edu.

EIGHTH YEAR CELEBRATION OF SERVICE: Saturday, April 20; 5-7 p.m.; Odessa's Place Community Center, 628 W. 18th St.; featured speaker attorney Larry Meredith. Info: 899-3457.

RIDVAN: Sunday, April 21; Baha'i start of festival celebrating Baha'u'llah's declaration that he was the prophet predicted by the Bab. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion, www.interfaithcalendar.org/2013.htm.

SPECIAL SERVICE: Sunday, April 21; 10 a.m.; Christian Assembly, 2417 Liberty St.; with the Rev. Jason Jablonski leading a special worship praying for the sick and the needs of people. Info: 459-8196.

CONCERT: Sunday, April 21; 4 p.m.; Luther Memorial Church, 225 W. 10th St.; flutist Anna Meyer presents "Love: Lost, Unrequited, Vibrant," a program of unaccompanied flute combined with her original watercolors depicting the music's emotion. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 454-0106, www.lm-concerts.com.

ERIE COUNTY C.R.O.P. WALK AWARDS LUNCHEON: Tuesday, April 23; noon to 1 p.m.; St. John's Lutheran Church, 2216 Peach St.; guest speaker Erie Benedictine Sister Mary Miller of Emmaus Ministries; distribution of $17,162 to 22 Erie County hunger agencies; reservations required by Friday. Cost: Free. Info: 825-8830, lambofgod@velocity.net.

THERAVADA NEW YEAR: Thursday, April 25; Theravada Buddhist New Year festival. Info: www.bbc.co.uk/religion, www.interfaithcalendar.org/2013.htm.

CONCERT: Friday, April 26; 7 p.m.; Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road; featuring Tennessee Backporch; benefits Erie United Methodist Alliance programs; donations of new socks and toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning supplies being taken. Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, free for age 6 and younger; reservations available. Info: 456-8073, www.euma-erie.org.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Sunday, April 28; noon to 5 p.m.; St. Paul Catholic Church's center, 453 W. 16th St.; sponsored by St. Paul's Holy Name Society; takeouts available. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for children. Info: 490-6265, 825-7288.

HANDBELL FESTIVAL: Saturday, May 4; 3 p.m.; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 3108 Sterrettania Road; held by Erie Chapter of the American Guild of Organists; featuring bell choirs from northwestern Pennsylvania playing individual selections and Anne Bruening conducting combined choirs in two numbers. Cost: Free. Info: 899-0762.

SWISS STEAK DINNER: Saturday, May 4; 4-7 p.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; advance ticket sales only at church, Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Chosen, 3638 W. 26th St., Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or Parker's Garage, 2827 W. 23rd St., Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; takeouts available. Cost: $10 for adults, $3 for age 10 and younger. Info: 833-5982.

DRAMA PRESENTATION: Saturday, May 4; 7 p.m.; Trinity United Methodist Church, 846 E. 41st St.; "A Journey to Hope" program about abolitionists and the Underground Railroad; presented by Visitors from the Past and Roy Gearhart-Cutting Edge Ministries; part of church's 50th anniversary celebration weekend. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 825-2527.

CONCERT: Sunday, May 5; 7:30 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St.; featuring Presque Isle Chorale. Cost: Free. Info: 452-3300.

SPRING EDUCATION EVENT: Tuesday, May 7; 9.m. to 2:30 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St.; Inter-Church Ministries of Erie County program; "Signs of Spring for Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Relations" with the Rev. Donald McCoid; registration required. Cost: $25, includes lunch. Info: 452-3779.

CONCERT: Sunday, May 12; 7:30 p.m.; Lakewood United Methodist Church, 3856 W. 10th St.; featuring Presque Isle Chorale. Cost: Free. Info: 833-4131.

ongoing events

Worship: Sundays; 10:15 a.m.; Calvary Christian Center, 1061 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek; children's church. Info: 899-5683, www.cccerie.org.

WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Assembly Hall, Cleveland Drive, Lily Dale, N.Y. Church of the Living Spirit service. Info: (716) 595-3989.

JAMESTOWN SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Living Waters Open Bible Church, 946 Southwestern Drive, Busti, N.Y.; a community Bible institute, Lordship of Christ program. Info: (716) 664-6789.

WORSHIP: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., North East. Info: 725-4105.

Worship: Sundays; 10:45 a.m.; Garden Heights Baptist Church, 4224 McClelland Ave.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 825-5342.

Worship: Sundays; 10:45 a.m.; Union City Presbyterian Church, West High Street, Union City. Info: (814) 438-2241.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, 822 Delaware Ave.; adult Sunday school, 8:30 a.m.; children's Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Info: 459-5592.

worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Triumphant Life Church, 5651 New Perry Highway; dinner follows; children's church, 11:20 a.m.; second service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m., followed by dinner. Info: 864-3984.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; Cranesville Bible Church, 10029 Reed St., Cranesville; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; AWANA and youth group, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Info: (814) 756-5287.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; North Meadville Church of Christ, 16217 Route 19, Saegertown.

Worship: Sundays; 11 a.m.; New Revelation Full Gospel Baptist Church, 947 W. Ninth St.; Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Info: 452-4048.

Worship: Sundays; 11:30 a.m.; Iglesia Hispana Erie meeting at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Info: 580-2020.

Worship: Sundays; 11:30 a.m.; First Born Apostolic Faith Church of God, 1221 E. 19th St.; Wednesday night prayer service, 7:30 p.m. Info: 456-5829.

Catholic Mass: Sundays; 4 p.m.; Smith Chapel, Penn State Behrend, 4701 Jordan Road, Harborcreek Township; Penn State Behrend Campus Ministries. Info: 898-7139.

Weekly Centering Prayer Group: Sundays; 4 p.m.; St. George Catholic Church, 5145 Peach St. Info: 864-0622.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Sundays; choir rehearsal, 5 p.m.; supper, 6 p.m.; United Methodist Youth Fellowship, 6:30 p.m.; Stone United Methodist Church, 956 S. Main St., Meadville. Info: (814) 724-6736, www.stoneumc.org.

Protestant worship: Sundays; 5:30 p.m.; Smith Chapel, Penn State Behrend, 4701 Jordan Road, Harborcreek Township; Penn State Behrend Campus Ministries. Info: 898-6245.

Youth service: Sundays; 6 p.m.; Calvary Christian Center, 1061 Bartlett Road, Harborcreek; Water's Edge Youth Nights for grades seven to 12. Info: 899-5683, www.cccerie.org.

Worship: Sundays; 6:30 p.m.; Immanuel United Methodist Church, 22 E. Division St., North East. Info: 725-1108.

After the Storm: Sundays; 7 p.m.; Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 12921 Dundon Road, Edinboro; modern Christian music performed by Shattered, and speaker, 7 p.m.; first Sunday of the month at the Hangout, 216 W. Plum St., Edinboro; remaining Sundays at Hillcrest. Info: 734-1108.

BALTIMORE CATECHISM CLASS: Sundays; 7-9 p.m.; St. Michael's Roman Catholic Chapel, 6686 West Lake Road. Cost: Free. Info: 218-7773.

GATHERING GROUNDS COFFEE HOUSE: One Sunday a month, call for dates; 6-8 p.m.; North Coast Christian Fellowship Church, 7895 Buffalo Road, in Keri's Dance Studio. Cost: Free. Info: 725-5259.

Community Breakfast: Third Sunday; 9-10 a.m.; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1070 Dutch Road, Fairview. Cost: Donations accepted for outreach and charities. Info: (814) 474-5490, www.ststephens-fairview.org.

SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES: Meets one Sunday a month; 1-4 p.m.; St. Luke Catholic Church, 421 E. 38th St. Call for dates. Info: 725-9780.

Guitar lessons: Mondays; 6-7 p.m.; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.; for beginners. Cost: Free. Info: 866-7177, www.kingsleyumc.net.

COLLEGE PREP: Mondays; 6 p.m.; First Born Apostolic Faith Church, 1221 E. 19th St.; targeting children in primary grades for success in school and future college. Info: 456-5829.

GRIEFSHARE: Mondays; 7-9 p.m.; and Wednesdays; 1-3 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; nondenominational grief recovery/support group for people grieving loss of someone close; Cost: $15 for materials. Info: 833-6435.

Praise and prayer: Mondays; 7:30 p.m.; State Line United Methodist Church, 12591 E. Main Road, North East; time of sharing, hymn singing and extended prayer. Info: 460-4907.

CAREGIVERS' SUPPORT GROUP: First Monday; 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 649 Park Ave., Meadville; ecumenical effort of Meadville area churches and Community Health Services. Info: (814) 333-5996, jpbsft@yahoo.com.

"Spirit Speaks": TV show tapes first and third Mondays; 6 p.m.; Community Access Television studio, 1325 W. 37th St.; airs Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 3 p.m., Channel 2 in Erie, Channel 19 in Erie County; tickets needed. Cost: Free. Info: 490-6498; Spirit Speaks, 1325 W. 37th St., Erie, PA 16509; e-mail shamanlobo4@yahoo.com.

COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM: Second and fourth Mondays; St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 662 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park; reservations required. Info: 899-0118.

AseraCare Hospice Bereavement support group: Fourth Monday; 7-8 p.m.; St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 100 E. Third St., Waterford. Info: (800) 314-5145.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m.; Millcreek Community Church, 4444 Sterrettania Road; support group meetings. Info: 474-9946.

MOTHERS OFFERING MOTHERS SUPPORT (M.O.M.S.): Tuesdays; 6:30 p.m.; Bethany Outreach Center, 254 E. 10th St.; community outreach program. Info: 456-6254, 454-0106, cloft@aol.com.

DIVORCECARE: Tuesdays; 6:30-8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; nondenominational support group for people experiencing pain of separation or divorce. Cost: Workbook purchase. Info: 866-1697.

ST. PETER SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY: First Tuesday; 6 p.m.; St. Peter Cathedral, 230 W. 10th St.; group of everyday people who work to bring the Gospel into the secular world; meet in Synod Hall. Info: 476-1100.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Second Tuesday; 1-2 p.m.; Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania administration building, 5031 West Ridge Road; Sisters of St. Joseph associates looking for people who like to knit or crochet. Info: 836-4134.

Healing service: Second Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Messiah Lutheran Church, 2025 Eastern Ave., Wesleyville; includes laying on of hands, anointing with oil. Info: 899-6386.

HIV/AIDS support group: Second and fourth Tuesdays; 7 to 8:30 p.m.; St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd.; for individuals infected and affected. Info: 452-6113, Ext. 110.

Diabetic support group: Third Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2931 Myrtle St.; for people diagnosed as diabetic or prediabetic, their spouses and significant others. Info: 825-4514 or 882-5216.

RECYCLING: Newspapers and aluminum cans; Wednesdays and Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; trailer at southeastern corner of Water Street and East Lake Road; anytime in bins behind St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 662 Silliman Ave., Lawrence Park. Info: 899-0118.

Moms Club of Edinboro: Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m.; Edinboro United Methodist Church, 113 High St., Edinboro; support and activities for stay-at-home and working mothers with children of any age; baby sitters available. Info: 734-8563, cyard33@gmail.com.

DIVORCECARE: Wednesday; 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Girard Alliance Church, 229 Rice Ave; weekly nondenominational program for people who are divorced or separated. Cost: Free. Info: 774-4657, www.divorcecare.org.

DRUM THERAPY MINISTRY: Wednesdays; 6:45 p.m.; Bethesda Trinity Center, 462 W. 18th St.; presented by New Jerusalem Lutheran Church for spiritual well being. Cost: Donation. Info: 455-1972.

Evening prayer: Wednesdays; 7 p.m.; St. Patrick Catholic Church, 130 E. Fourth St.; for world peace and remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Info: 454-8085.

Service of Holy Communion: Wednesdays; 7 p.m.; Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 5312 Peach St. Info: 868-8685.

MOMSNEXT: First and third Wednesday; 9:30-11:45 a.m.; Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Road, McKean Township; program for mothers of school-age children; contact for fee information. Info: 790-4181, candra.downs@roadrunner.com.

MEN'S FRATERNITY: Thursdays; 6-7:15 a.m.; McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro; weekly 45-minute teaching session followed by small-group interaction on "The Quest for Authentic Manhood." Cost: Purchase of workbook. Info: 734-1907, (800) 625-2636.

LIVING HOPE: First and third Thursday; 6:30-8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road, Millcreek Township; support group for women who have had, are currently diagnosed with or may be suspected to have cancer. Cost: Free. Info: 838-4251, www.facerie.org.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Third Thursday; 7-8:15 p.m.; St. Mark Catholic Center, Bishop Michael J. Murphy Conference Room, 429 E. Grandview Blvd. Cost: Free. Info: 456-0671.

ERIE FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP: Third Thursday; 6 p.m.; Hoss's Steak & Sea House, 3302 W. 26th St.; dinner meeting. Cost: Order from the menu. Info: (440) 812-6034.

Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship, Meadville: Final Thursday; 6:30 p.m.; Perkins Family Restaurant, 18276 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville; nonprofit organization also open to women and nonbusiness owners; 6:30 p.m. dinner, followed by 7 p.m. program. Info: (814) 425-7392.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: Fridays; 9:30 a.m.; Asbury United Methodist Church, 4703 West Ridge Road; support group. Info: 455-7460.

Worship: Fridays; 4 p.m.; L'Arche Erie Inc., 3745 West 12th St. Info: 452-2065.

BYOB HAPPY HOUR: Fridays; 5 p.m.; Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St.; weekly encouragement, relaxation, networking and sharing the word of God; bring your own Bible. Info: 899-3457.

Women's ministry: Second Friday; 7 p.m.; New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, 7195 West Ridge Road, Fairview; program includes preaching and prayer for healing, deliverance, encouragement and guidance. Info: 474-3223.

HELPING HANDS CLOTHES CLOSET: Kearsarge Church of God, 1654 W. Gore Road; clothes and toys available to those in need; call to arrange a time; donations of items welcome. Cost: Free. Info: 449-8005.

RECYCLING: Newspapers, cardboard, magazines, used clothing and shoes, aluminum cans; receptacles in parking lot; Belle Valley Presbyterian Church, 1694 Norcross Road. Info: 825-4433.

JEWISH COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF ERIE: Selling trees to be planted at Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park and in Israel. Cost: $18. Info: 455-4474, jccoferie@aol.com.

FISHERS OF MEN MINISTRY: Daily Bible text reading; callers also can leave prayer requests. Info: 528-5883.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: 24 hours a day, seven days a week; St. Joseph Catholic Church/Bread of Life Community Chapel, 139 W. 24th St.; visitors welcome; committed and substitute adorers always needed. Info: 898-2026.

CHRISTIAN MEDITATION: Sisters of St. Joseph Poustinia, 2405 W. Eighth St.; contemplative prayer classes and prayer groups. Info: 836-4161 or e-mail s.mkmcnelis@ssjerie.org for days and times or for Sister Mary Kay McNelis to speak to your group.

ecclesia ministry: Spiritual direction and counseling by the Rev. Jerome Simmons and Sister Marilyn Zimmerman at 1626 W. 26th St. and 2553 W. Eighth St. Info: 454-0810, 464-0486.

OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH: "We Are One Body" and "Love Has Come" CDs by contemporary praise band Selah; $15 at the church, 2401 W. 38th St.; benefits music ministry. Selah provides music Sundays, 9 a.m. Mass. Info: 838-6306, 833-7701, www.selahpraiseband.com.

WOODCOCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Coloring books of church. Cost: Suggested donation: $4 each or two for $7, plus $1.50 shipping and handling. Info:(814) 398-2190; 724-8036; write to church at 20293 East St., Saegertown, PA 16433.

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH: Christmas, religious hymns recorded by church choir; available at rectory, 1617 Walnut St., Hofmann's, 420 E. 26th St., Dancewear Center, 3834 Liberty St., or World of Music, 1355 W. 26th St. Cost: $15 for CDs; $10 for tapes. Info: 864-0231, 864-8881.

ERIE D.A.W.N.: Wheels To Work program seeks donations of roadworthy vehicles for working, low-income women who have no means of transportation to and from work; contributions may be tax-deductible. Info: 453-5921.

Bible study group: Saturdays; 1-3 p.m.; Blasco Memorial Library, Admiral Room, 160 E. Front St.; call for dates; Zion Messianic Assembly studying the Hebraic Christian roots of the Bible from a Messianic Hebraic perspective. Info: (814) 528-2605.

OUTREACH: Saturdays; 5-6:30 p.m.; Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St.; weekly sessions with teaching, testimony, hot topics, evangelistic strategies. Cost: Freewill offering. Info: 899-3457.

Worship: Saturdays; 6 p.m.; the Haven at Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St.; also, Sunday worship in the sanctuary, 9 a.m. Info: 459-3205.

Victorious Missionaries: First Saturday; 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; St. Mark Catholic Center, 429 E. Grandview Blvd.; spiritual, social group for people with physical disability or chronic illness to encourage closer relationship with God. Info: 824-5936, 824-1257 or (800) 374-3723, Ext. 257.

FOOD AND CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Second Saturday; noon to 3 p.m.; Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St.; volunteers and donations needed. Cost: Free. Info: 899-3457.

MONTHLY MASS: Third Saturday; 9 a.m.; Gate of Heaven Cemetery chapel, 5711 West Lake Road. Info: 838-7724, www.eriedc.org.

Worship: Sundays; 8 a.m. Rite 1 and 10 a.m. Rite II; St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1070 Dutch Road, Fairview; also, monthly satellite service, third Wednesday, 1 p.m., Springhill Senior Living, 2323 Edinboro Road, Millcreek Township. Info: 474-5490, www.ststephens-fairview.org.

Sign language-interpreted Masses: Sundays; 9 a.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 2401 W. 38th St.; other days and locations for sign language-interpreted Masses include: second and fourth Sundays, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon; and second Sundays, 11:30 a.m., St. Agatha Catholic Church, Meadville. Cost: Free. Info: 824-1257, jjohnson@eriercd.org.

Worship: Sundays, 9 a.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church, 4950 N. Main St., McKean; sermons by the Rev. Ron Freebourn. Info: 476-7105.

Worship: Sundays, 9 and 11 a.m.; Saturdays, 6 p.m.; McLane Church, 12511 Edinboro Road, Edinboro. Info: 734-1907.

Traditional Latin Mass: Sundays; 9:30 a.m.; St. Ann Catholic Church, 921 East Ave.; and Sundays, 11:30 a.m., and Fridays, 7 p.m.; St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 165 Beach Ave., Cambridge Springs; Catholic Diocese of Erie, traditional Latin Mass. Info: 452-4832, (814) 398-4234.

Worship: Sundays; 10:30 a.m.; Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4264 Avonia Road; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; adult class, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; youth group, Sundays, 4 p.m. Info: 474-3914.

Bible classes: Sundays; 10 a.m.; North Meadville Church of Christ, 16217 Route 19, Saegertown.

Mass: Sundays; 10 a.m.; St. James Anglican Catholic Church, 5000 Conrad Road. Info: 833-6769.

WORSHIP: Sundays; 10 a.m.; St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church, 721 E. Fifth St.; services in Romanian and English; matins, 9 a.m.; liturgy, 10 a.m.; also, on Saturdays, vespers, counseling and adult classes, 6 p.m. Info: 874-3615.

Worship: Sundays; 10 a.m.; Findley Lake United Methodist Church, 2862 North Road, Findley Lake, N.Y.; Sunday school, 11:30 a.m. Info: (716) 769-7532.

Worship: Sundays; 10 a.m.; New Life Community Church, 1755 Lord Road, Fairview. Info: 474-3386, www.newlifefairview.com.

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Source: http://www.goerie.com/article/20130413/LIFESTYLES03/304139974/Religion-Calendar-for-the-Erie-area

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