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 is at 6 p.m.
* Adult Bible study takes place at the church Wednesdays at 7 p.m., as does a youth group meeting for first- through sixth-graders.
Crestview Baptist Church, 3943 Fishcreek Road, can be reached at 330-673-0405.
First Christian
Church of Stow
Weekly services -- 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 Preschool will host "Come To Class Week" April 22 to 24.
All 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds are invited to bring their parents for a visit to the classrooms during the morning session, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., or the afternoon session, 1 to 3 p.m.
The four-day pre-kindergarten class is in session in the morning only.
Attendees can meet the teachers and tour the school.
* 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, 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.
* 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
Lutheran Church
Bible study -- A Sunday Bible study on Luke takes place at 9:30 a.m.; child care is provided.
St. Stephen Lutheran 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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
New building addition -- The church invites all to a dedication of its new building addition April 27. The church will host a community open house and ministry fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information booths, guided building tours and refreshments will be 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.
Stow Presbyterian Church, 4150 Fishcreek Road, can be reached at 330-688-6935 or online at www.stowpres.net.
United Methodist Church in Stow
Worship times -- 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.
* On April 27, there will be a special worship and healing service at 7 p.m. sponsored by the Stephen Ministers of the congregation. There will be accounts of God's healing as well as prayers for God's touch in bringing healing to bodies, minds, spirits and relationships.
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 or at www.baileyroadchristianchurch.org.
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.
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
Christian youth club -- 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. Child care 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.
* 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
Services -- The church 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
Weekly worship -- Worship in on Sundays at 9 and 10:35 a.m.
Riverwood Community Chapel, 1407 Fairchild Ave. in Kent, can be reached at 330-673-7000.
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. John's
Episcopal Church
Card party -- Bring cards and games to St. John's Episcopal Church's annual card party April 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $5 ($20 for a table for four) and include desserts and coffee. Door prizes will be available. Snacks, soft drinks and raffle tickets will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Call Ann at 330-929-1400 for more information.
St. John's Episcopal Church, at the corner of Second Street and Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-928-2139.
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.
St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2121 Sixth St. in Cuyahoga Falls, can be reached at 330-929-2683.
United
Presbyterian Church
Worship services -- 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 available on church property. 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.
Unity Chapel of Light
Service times -- Sunday services are scheduled at 9:30 and 11 a.m., with Sunday school and child care offered during the second service.
Unity Chapel of Light, 503 Northwest Ave. in Tallmadge, can be reached at 330-928-2108.
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.