Northminster Presbyterian Church
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 104 W. Portage Trail Extension, has participated for several years in the national program which collects dollars for the hungry on the Sunday of the National Football League Super Bowl. Northminster will again participate Feb. 3.
In 1990, Brad Smith, then a seminary intern, prayed a simple prayer: that people be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat. He figured why not use Super Bowl Sunday as a time to collect dollars for those who are hungry?
On Super Bowl Sunday, Sunday School children will collect money in soup pots as the Northminster congregation exist and the proceeds will benefit, "Feed My Sheep," a Friday soup kitchen located at Redeemer Methodist Church on North Hill in Akron, where several Northminster members volunteer.
Northminster will kick off its 2008 All You Can Eat spaghetti dinners Feb. 8. An Alfredo sauce will be available, as well as extra meaty and marinara sauce. The cost will be $7, which includes spaghetti, salad, pie, bread and a drink. Dinner will be served on the following Fridays: Feb. 8, March 14, April 11 and May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Northminster sponsors a non-denominational Christian youth club, the Pioneers, which gathers at 6 p.m. Thursdays for fun, learning, crafts, music and snacks. Participants can earn badges in Bible study. For more information, call 330-928-8885 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Broadman Baptist Church
Broadman Baptist Church invites the community to come celebrate the winter musical "All is calm, all is Bright" on Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The church worships every Sunday at 11 a.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 350 East Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls. For more information contact the church office at 330-923-6127 or check them out on the web at www.broadmanchurch.org.
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. John's Episcopal Church will host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Feb. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $4 and children ages 12 and under are free. The church is at the corner of Second Street and Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls.
Bailey Road Christian Church
The Bailey Road Christian Church, 3200 W. Bailey Road in Cuyahoga Falls, hosts Sunday school for classes of all ages at 9:30 a.m. and a 10:45 a.m. worship service.
The church also offers a "Just for Christ" event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sundays which includes music, games, Bible study and snacks for pre-kindergarten aged children through the eighth-grade.
A new contemporary worship service is also scheduled to take place on Sundays at 7 p.m.
On Tuesdays, Cub Scouts meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. On the first and third Tuesdays of every month, "Happy Hands" sewing and craft group meets at 12:30 p.m. at the church.
On Wednesdays, choir practice takes place at the church at 7:30 p.m.
On every other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. the Girl Scouts meet at the church.
The Christian Women's Fellowship meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit the church's new Web site at www.baileyroadchristianchurch.org or call 330-929-2527.
First United Methodist Church
Order sub sandwiches for a Super Bowl Party from First United Methodist Church, 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Sandwiches are $5 each and may be picked up at the church the afternoon of Feb. 3. The sale benefits the church's Henderson Settlement work camp mission trip this summer. Call 330-923-5241 to order.
A pancake breakfast will take place on Feb. 3 at the church from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Wesley Hall. The breakfast is sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 152 at the church and features sausage, all the pancakes an attendee can eat, orange juice and other beverages. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5-12 and free for 4 and under. The church will recognize Troop 152's 93 consecutive years of scouting during worship that day. Proceeds from the breakfast support their projects.
Weekday Christian Preschool at the church will be taking registrations for the 2008-09 school year starting Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. in Asbury Hall at the church. Their preschool offers morning and afternoon classes on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays for children ages 3,4 and 5 years old. For more details, call Preschool Director Nancy VandenBulke at 330-923-5241, ext. 220.
Grace Summit Community Church
Grace Summit Community Church, 2960 Bailey Road in Cuyahoga Falls will host a casual community coffee house evening with coffee, pastries, games and live music on Feb. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. Contact the church with questions at 330-922-3550.
United Presbyterian Church
Pastor Ross Slaughter continues with his series on modern day discipleship by taking a close up look at the Apostle John in a message entitled: "God Is Love" from the First Letter of John.
United Presbyterian offers two distinct styles of worship. The traditional service starts at 8:30 a.m. and the New Creation contemporary service starts at 11 a.m. The educational hour is between the two services beginning at 9:45 a.m. with small group ministry for all ages. Child care is available on Sunday morning. Parking is convenient on church property. All are welcome.
A pot luck lunch follows the second service this Sunday in connection with the church's annual congregational meeting.
Wednesday Night Alive! runs from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. with a family-style supper at 6 p.m. More information can be obtained from the church's Web site for a full description of course offerings. This is week four of a ten-week program this winter.
UPC is participating in the "Souper Bowl of Caring" food driven this year. Those coming to worship are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item. The final collection day will be Feb. 3.
The UPC 2008 Men's Retreat will take place at the Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House, 700 Killinger Road, Clinton, from 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, through 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2. The theme will be "The Masculine Journey: Understanding the Six Stages of Manhood" based on the book of the same title by Robert Hicks. The cost is $50. Registration can be made at the church.
The church is located at 2819 Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls. For more information, call the church at 330-923-9735 or e-mail the church at office@cfupc.org. A more complete survey of the ministry can be obtained by logging on to www.cfupc.org.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Pilgrim United Church of Christ is located on the corner of Broad Boulevard and Second Street in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. The Rev. Kirk Bruce, Pilgrim's Pastor, will provide Sunday's 10:30 a.m. worship service message. Following every worship service a social hour takes place downstairs in the social hall where coffee and refreshments are served. Pilgrim welcomes everyone to attend the worship services or other activities.
Sundays at 9:30 a.m. children may attend L.I.G.H.T., Learning in God's House Together. On Jan. 27, the children will continue their study of Mark 2:1-12. Mark tells of the paralyzed man who was brought on a stretcher by his friends to be healed by Jesus. They were unable to get the man in through the door so they lowered him down from the roof. This account reveals Jesus's authority to forgive sins and to heal the sick. The children will be discussing; is it hard work to carry friends, would they be willing to use that energy to bring a friend in need to church, and how can faith in God help other people? They will also be able to physically see the strength needed to do what the men in Mark did by participating in stretcher games and challenges.
At the 9:30 hour on Sunday mornings adults have two choices of ways to study God's words. Conversation and coffee are offered in the Pilgrim Library or adults may go to the Heritage Room for coffee and quiet meditation.
Tuesday mornings at 10, Bible study meets in the Pilgrim library.
The second Saturday of every month a free community lunch takes place in the church's social hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The second Sunday of every month at 6 p.m. the singles group meets for food and socializing. This group is designed for singles ages 30 through 65. In January they made Hobo Stew which they ate while they watched the video, "National Treasure." Activities for the Feb. 10 meeting are still in the planning stage.
The third Thursday of every month the Women's Friendship Circle meets. This group's activities change monthly. Some events take place at the church while others are at local attractions. New members are always welcome.
Twice a week students from DeWitt Elementary come to Pilgrim after school for help with their homework.
Pilgrim hosts a Montessori Preschool in its building. Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Emotions Anonymous, and AA also meet at Pilgrim Church.
For more information about these or other activities call the church at 330-928-4847 or check Pilgrim's Web site at www.Pilgrimcf.org.
Bethany United Church of Christ
Bethany United Church of Christ, 1235 Broad Blvd., announces the following programs and services:
Family Sunday is Jan. 27th at 10:30 a.m. to hear the children's choirs. The Son Singers will sing, "I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart." The Young Shepherds will also sing. Help support the youth mission trip by attending the next Youth Fellowship Donato's Night Jan. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. Gifts of infant care items will continue to be collected through January and may be brought to the table in the social hall. The gifts will be used to assist babies and their families served by Good Neighbors, Interfaith Hospitality Network and Williard Food Pantry. The Bethany Buckeyes, an informal group of men and women who are at least 50 years old, will meet Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. for food and games. Bethany saves Acme receipts that help the church's youth go on their annual mission trip. Drop any off to the church office. Call the church for information at 330-923-5277. The building is wheelchair accessible with handicapped parking and all are welcome.
Grandview United Methodist Church
Grandview United Methodist Church, 2315 Phelps Ave., has Sunday School Classes at 9:15 a.m. every Sunday morning. There are two adult classes, one younger adult class and four classes for children, one preschool, one elementary, one upper elementary and one teenage class. The church's worship service is at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The first Sunday of every month following the worship service, First Fellowship time takes place where everyone enjoys coffee or punch, bakery items and casual conversation. Blood pressure screening is also done during that time.
In the fellowship hall, Mothers of Twins group meets the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. and every Friday AA members meet at 7 p.m.
The UMW Sewing Group meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. to do mission projects. The fellowship hall is available for use. Call the church office at 330-923-2442 or use the Web site at www.grandviewumc2315@sbcglobal.net to find out about using the fellowship hall.
The Church
in Silver Lake
The Church in Silver Lake, 2951 Kent Road, is a spiritual wellness center. The church offers a weekly Bible study class each Thursday at 12:30.
The church also provides "Lunch On Us" the first Saturday of each month beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The weekly Sunday worship service is at 10:30 a.m.