The Church
of New Hope
Divorce support group -- The 2008 Divorce Support Group meets Mondays at the Church of New Hope from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Call David Klein at 330-697-5250 for registration information.
The Church of New Hope, 4415 Darrow Road, can be reached at 330-688-9999.
Crestview
Baptist Church
Service times -- Sunday School takes place at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, with worship at 11 a.m. Sunday evening worship takes place at 6 p.m.
* Adult Bible study takes place at the church Wednesdays at 7 p.m., as does a youth group meeting and TeamKid for first- through sixth-graders.
Crestview Baptist Church, 3943 Fishcreek Road, can be reached at 330-673-0405.
First Christian
Church of Stow
New class -- A yearlong class, "Overview of the Bible," is offered Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. All are invited to join in this review of the Bible, with the first unit covering Genesis through Deuteronomy.
There also are four other Adult Sunday School classes, and classes for pre-school students through high school students.
* First Christian Church of Stow's Sunday services include worship in the chapel at 8:30 a.m., Christian Education classes for all ages from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and worship in the sanctuary at 10:45 a.m.
Youth groups for sixth- through 12th-graders meet each Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Nursery care is provided during all services.
Kindergartners through fifth-graders begin worship in the sanctuary and then attend their own "Junior Church" after the Children's Sermon time. Communion is shared each week during both worship services.
First Christian Church of Stow, 3493 Darrow Road, can be reached at 330-688-4450 or online at www.FirstChristianStow.org.
Fishcreek Nazarene Worship Center
Services -- The church's Sunday Worship times are: Fishcreek School of the Bible at 9 a.m.; and Sunday morning worship at 10:45 a.m.
* Men's Basketball for those ages 15 and up takes place every Tuesday from 8 to 9 p.m.
* Visit the church Wednesdays for dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted. At 6:30, the church will host a time of worship, devotions and prayer.
Fishcreek Nazarene Worship Center, 4669 Fishcreek Road in Stow, can be reached at 330-673-8538.
Grace Bible Church
Service times -- Grace Bible Church meets for worship at 9:30 a.m., with nursery and children's ministry classes during the morning worship.
Grace Bible Church, 2474 Graham Road in Stow, can be reached at 330-686-2729.
Holy Family Parish
Crafts group -- Holy Family's newest group, Christ's Crafters, meets at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Lower Church Hall.
Members of the group get together for fellowship and crafting.
* Holy Family Parish in Stow will present "People of the Passion" March 16.
The community is invited to begin Holy Week through the experience of Sacred Scripture, narrative, song, and letters from "eye witnesses" of the Good Friday 2,000 years ago.
All are invited to share in this one-hour presentation, which is appropriate for all ages.
* SwordS, a youth Bible study program, meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Lower Church Hall, Room 3. Men's Bible study meets at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays in the Lower Church Hall, Room 1.
* The church offers babysitting during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. Kindergartners through second-graders are invited to a special Children's Liturgy of the Word during the same Mass.
Holy Family Church, 3179 Kent Road in Stow, can be reached at 330-688-6411 or online at www.holyfamilystow.org.
Mission Baptist Temple
Bible study -- Mission Baptist Temple hosts a Bible study on the Book of Acts Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Mission Baptist Temple, 4163 Kent Road in Stow, can be reached at 330-688-0901.
Mosaic
Weekly service -- Mosaic gathers every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Kimpton Middle School, 380 N. River Road in Munroe Falls.
For additional information, call 330-294-5632 or go to www.mosaicneo.com.
St. Stephen Church
Bible study -- A Sunday Bible study on Luke takes place at 9:30 a.m., childcare is provided.
St. Stephen Church 3725 Kent Road in Stow, can be reached at 330-688-7213.
Stow Alliance Fellowship
Sermon series -- Stow Alliance Fellowship Pastor John Kitchen presents a sermon series, "That You Might Believe -- Studies in John 1-12," Sundays at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
Nursery care and Sunday school programs are available for all ages.
* Stow Alliance Fellowship is offering a special Sunday School DVD series, "The Truth Project," produced by Focus on the Family. Come to consider what it means to have a biblical worldview.
* Sunday Evening Worship opportunities are available through Life Groups -- small group meetings that provide fellowship opportunities and Bible-based studies in homes throughout Stow.
* Wednesday nights at 7 p.m., the church hosts Awana for kids and activities for teens and adults.
* Special Easter Services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. will be filled with a variety of music from Casting Crowns, Israel Houghton, Aaron Shust and Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus."
* Wednesdays at 6 p.m., the church offers a "Souper Wednesday" meal for a nominal fee, followed by 7 p.m. activities for kids (Awana), teens and adults.
Stow Alliance Fellowship, 4460 Stow Road, can be reached at 330-688-7433.
Stow Community
United Church of Christ
Worship times -- The Stow Community United Church of Christ hosts church services at 10:30 a.m. Children's Sunday school begins after the children's sermon. Nursery care is available for children 4 and under. The chancel choir will sing under the direction of Jerry Busby.
The Adult Sunday School class meets Sunday before worship from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
The class is studying the Gospel of John, and meets in the parlor. The Friendship Group is studying Max Lucado's "In the Grip of Grace." The group meets on the lower level.
* All are welcome to attend a March 14 spaghetti supper from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost to attend is $6.50 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Chef salad and carryout are available.
* An Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for March 15 at 11 a.m., with a light lunch to follow.
* A Passover/Communion Dinner and Drama is scheduled for March 20 at 6 p.m. Reservations must be made by March 16 by calling the church. Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday celebrations are scheduled for March 16 and 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Stow Community United Church of Christ, 1567 Pilgrim Drive in Stow, can be reached at 330-688-8927 or online at www.stowcommchurch.org.
Stow
Presbyterian Church
Lent -- The sermon series "Listening to Lent" will focus on reflecting on Christ's sacrifice and seeking God's wisdom. Communion service will take place on Maundy Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m., and Good Friday, March 21, at 8 p.m. Daily devotionals and reminder tokens also are available.
* Sunday service times are as follows: contemporary at 8:15 a.m.; traditional at 9:30 a.m.; and blended at 10:45 a.m.
* Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. for children and teens. Adult Bible fellowships are available at 8:15 and 9:30 a.m.
* The Simple Spirits Women's Group is hosting a study on John Ortberg's book, "The Life You've Always Wanted," Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Stow Glen Retirement Facility on Kent Road in Stow.
Stow Presbyterian Church, 4150 Fishcreek Road, can be reached at 330-688-6935 or online at www.stowpres.net.
United Methodist Church in Stow
Easter egg hunt -- March 8, there will be a free Easter egg hunt for children. Call the church to register a child at 330-673-7752. A snack and craft are included in the fun.
* The Kent State Gospel Choir is coming to sing March 9 at 4 p.m. The event is free, but donations will be accepted. Everyone is welcome to attend. A potluck dinner will take place in Fellowship Hall after the concert.
* The UMC in Stow Food Pantry is fully stocked and ready to help anyone in the community.
For more information, call the church at 330-673-7752. The pantry is open weekday mornings.
* Worship times begin Sundays with the contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and the traditional service at 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30 a.m.
United Methodist Church in Stow, 4880 Fishcreek Road, can be reached at 330-673-7752.
Victory Life Church
Youth group -- The youth group "Delirious" meets Wednesday nights in the South Sanctuary for worship, fellowship and a relevant message.
* Victory Life Church's Sunday morning classes begin at 9:15, with worship and a message from God's Word following at 10:30. Wednesday evening classes begin at 7 for adults and youth, with classes and activities for children.
Nursery care is available both days.
* The FM Young Adult Ministry meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the south sanctuary for worship and a talk from God's Word.
Victory Life Church, 3833 Hudson Drive in Stow, can be reached at 330-929-6555 or on the Internet at www.vlchurch.com.
Bailey Road
Christian Church
Sunday School -- Bailey Road Christian Church 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-kindergartners through eighth-graders.
* A new contemporary worship service is scheduled to take place Sundays at 7 p.m.
* On Tuesdays, Cub Scouts meet at the church at 6:30 p.m.
* On the first and third Tuesday of every month, the "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.
Bailey Road Christian Church, 3200 W. Bailey Road in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-929-2527.
Christ Church Episcopal
Special celebration -- The fall/winter schedule for Christ Church Episcopal for Sundays is: 8 a.m. -- Holy Eucharist Rite I; 9:15 a.m. -- Christian Formation; 10:30 a.m. -- Holy Eucharist Rite II; and 6:15 p.m. -- Holy Eucharist Rite II.
Nursery care is available from 8:45 a.m. to noon each Sunday morning.
Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St., Hudson, can be reached at 330-650-4359.
The Church
in Silver Lake
Lunch available -- The church will host a "Lunch on Us" the first Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Free-will offerings are accepted, but not required.
* The church hosts worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will follow the service.
* Bible study is offered Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.
The Church in Silver Lake, 2951 Kent Road in Silver Lake Village, can be reached at 330-928-2991.
First Church
of Christ, Scientist
Special project -- A "Read the Bible in a Year Project" is under way at the Christian Science Reading Room. The public is invited to join church members of First Church of Christ, Scientist as they read through the Bible in one year.
Visit www.forministry.com/usohcocscfco1 to view the daily readings. An informal discussion group will meet on the second Saturday of every month to discuss the previous month's readings.
Participants can join in at any time and bring along notes or reference materials to share, or just come to listen.
The group meets at the Reading Room connected to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 2390 Fourth St., Cuyahoga Falls, across from the Natatorium. For additional information, e-mail cscuy@yahoo.com.
First United
Methodist Church
Lenten services -- First United Methodist Church is exploring "The Music of the Heart" this Lenten season and will have a Lenten service March 12 at 7 p.m. featuring the ancient prayer "Kyrie eleison, Lord have mercy."
The Chancel adult choir at the church will present Kyries from many times by many composers in a service that also will invite those present to make their own prayers for God's mercy. The music will include a Gregorian chant, Kyries and music of Taize. A fellowship time will follow. Child care available. An offering will be taken for the mission projects the church supports.
* Community members are invited to experience a presentation on Christ in the Passover at the church March 19. The program will be led by Yoel Ben David from Jews for Jesus at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall. At a table set with traditional Passover items, Ben David will share the lessons the Passover celebration can teach Christians about the Jewish roots of Christian faith and God's plan for salvation. Representative Passover foods will be explained, but not eaten, and ancient and modern Jewish customs will be shared as part of the program. A time of fellowship will conclude the evening. Although there is no cost to attend, a free will offering to support the work of Jews for Jesus will be taken. All are invited.
* Boy Scouts from Troop 152 at the church are selling premium picnic tables for $150. Call Mark Wiggins at 330-929-9257 by March 15. Delivery will be free in the spring to those living in Cuyahoga Falls.
First United Methodist Church, 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-923-5241.
First United Methodist Church of Akron
Lenten fish fry -- The First United Methodist Church of Akron has scheduled a Lenten fish fry dinner at the church March 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Fried and baked cod, baked chicken breast, potatoes, cole slaw, cake and beverages will be served.
The cost to attend is $8 for adults and $5 for children, ages 3 to 12. Tickets can be purchased through the church office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at the door. Parking and the entrance to the church are in the rear area of the building.
The First United Methodist Church of Akron, 263 E. Mill St. in Akron, can be reached at 330-376-8143.
Grace Baptist Church
Services -- Grace Baptist Church's Sunday morning worship service takes place at 9:30, with the Rev. Bruce Chouinard officiating.
Grace Baptist Church is at 5915 Rhodes Road in Kent. For more information, visit www.graceinkent.org or e-mail the church at gbckent@integrity.com.
Life Church
Services -- Life Church's Adult Sunday School class starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship service begins at 10:45. Nursery and children's classes are available.
Life Church meets in the lower level of the Nye Financial Group building, 7941 Ravenna Road in Hudson. For more information, e-mail lifechurchohio@aol.com.
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Maundy Thursday service -- Northminster Presbyterian Church will host a Maundy Thursday service March 20 at 7 p.m., with communion by intinction. The Rev. Dr. Joseph W. Atkins Jr. will be the pastor for that service. Good Friday will be observed with an opportunity for quiet meditation in the sanctuary from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a meditation guide available to participants.
Northminster sponsors a non-denominational Christian youth club, the Pioneers, which gathers at 6 p.m. on 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.
Northminster Presbyterian Church, 104 W. Portage Trail Extension in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-928-8885.
Parkside Church
in Chagrin Falls
Bible studies -- Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls offers Bible studies in its Fellowship Hall.
Men's studies in Romans takes place Mondays at 7:30 p.m. or Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. Women's studies in Romans are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. or Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Childcare is provided on Thursdays. The cost of books and materials is $15.
Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, 7100 Pettibone Road, can be contacted through www.parksidechurch.com.
Pilgrim United
Church of Christ
Services -- Pilgrim United Church of Christ invites the public to worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Adult and children's Bible classes are Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Following Sunday morning worship services, a social hour takes place in the social hall.
* "Yes, Lord I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses," a book by James Moore, will be the focus of a new book study beginning March 30 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ. This Study Group for adults will meet at 9:30 a.m. during Sunday School. So that enough books are ordered, interested persons are requested to register for this class by calling the church at 330-928-4847.
* All woman are invited to the Friendship Circle, which meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
Pilgrim United Church of Christ, at the corner of Broad Boulevard and Second Street in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-928-4847.
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Lenten services -- Redeemer Lutheran Church hosts midweek Lenten worship services each Wednesday at 7 p.m. through March 12. A free-will offering dinner will be served before each service from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
* Redeemer Lutheran Church is growing. A Family Life Center will be built on the site of the current gymnasium.
* The church also invites community members for its regular worship services. A contemporary service takes place each Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday services are at 8:45 a.m. (traditional Lutheran worship) and 11:15 a.m. (contemporary worship). Sunday School and adult Bible classes also are available at 10 a.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 Fifth St. in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-923-1445.
Riverwood
Community Chapel
Art exhibit -- From now through Easter, Pastor Brian Bales is presenting the series "Scripted: the Life of Christ," which expands of scenes from the book of Luke.
For the next 10 weeks, a Riverwood artist will create a work of art reflecting the story of Jesus' life which will coincide with the weeks' message. The art piece then will be placed in Riverwood's art gallery so each week a new piece of art will be added to the display. At the end, the gallery will be filled with these original works. Everyone is invited to view both the creation and the growing display.
* Worship times are Sundays at 9 and 10:35 a.m.
Riverwood Community Chapel, 1407 Fairchild Ave. in Kent, can be reached at 330-673-7000 or online at www.riverwoodcommunitychapel.org.
Rock Bottom Vineyard
Weekly worship -- Rock Bottom Vineyard meets for worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 4818 State Road, Suite F in Cuyahoga Falls.
For more information about Rock Bottom Vineyard, call 330-929-4615.
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Musical offerings -- St. Luke's Chancel Choir sings at the 11 a.m. worship services each Sunday and at special services throughout the church year.
* The Handbell Choir sings Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join either or both of these choirs.
* The church will host Wednesday Lenten services every week at 7 p.m. This year, the services will focus on Jesus' Beatitudes as applied to people's Lenten journey today. During the fourth week of Lent, March 5, the theme will be "The Promise of Mercy."
The Wednesday Lenten services will conclude March 12 with "The Promise of Seeing God."
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2121 Sixth St. in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-929-2683.
United
Presbyterian Church
Lenten service -- Pastor Ross Slaughter continues with his series on modern-day discipleship by taking a look at the "Cost of Discipleship" during the season of Lent.
On March 9 Slaughter's message is drawn from Matthew 25, the Parable of the Sheep and Goats, and is entitled, "The Disciple's Heart."
* Craft and Hobby Night is scheduled for March 9 from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Craft and Hobby gives those who enjoy working on handicrafts or scrapbooking to gather at the church with their projects and work on them in a friendly social atmosphere.
This activity takes place in the Church Fellowship Hall.
* The Junior High and Senior High Youth Groups will meet at the church March 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. PrayerLab is scheduled for March 11.
PrayerLab is an opportunity to pray and to be prayed for. Anyone can come to the church sanctuary any time between 7 and 8:30 p.m. This will also give participants a chance to engage in discussion about how to have an effective prayer life. The format is open, with no fixed agenda or liturgy, so as to be Spirit-led.
* 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, www.cfupc.org, for a full description of course offerings. This is the last session of a 10-week program. The theme this week is: "Puzzle Night."
* The Men's Breakfast will be March 15 at the Silver Swan from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The Silver Swan is on the corner of Front Street and Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls.
* Throughout the season of Lent the church will sell handmade olive wood carvings made by Palestinian Christians to benefit this small, Middle Eastern community of believers in the Holy Land. Those interested can come to the church from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. during the week.
* For Holy Week, the church will celebrate Jesus' kingly entrance into Jerusalem on Palm/Passion Sunday March 17. The Maundy Thursday Service, which commemorates the meal Jesus shared with His disciples, will be March 20 from 7 to 8 p.m. Jesus' power over death will be celebrated on the Sunday of the Resurrection, March 23.
The church is at 2819 Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls. For more information, call the church at 330-923-9735 or e-mail office@cfupc.org. A more complete survey of the ministry of U. P. C. can be obtained by logging on to www.cfupc.org.
* 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. All are welcome.
United Presbyterian Church, 2819 Hudson Drive in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-923-9735 or by e-mail at office@cfupc.org.
Worship news sought
The Stow Sentry is interested in publicizing local worship events.
Send a list of future worship events to the Worship Bulletin via: e-mail at stowsentry@recordpub.com; mail at 1619 Commerce Drive, Stow 44224-0549; or fax at 330-688-1588.
For more information on submitting items for the Worship Bulletin, call 330-686-3918.