This week's events
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RUMMAGE SALE: Today; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Wesley United Methodist Church, 3308 South St., Wesleyville. Info: 899-3302.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW: Today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 4376 West Lake Road; food available for purchase. Cost: Free admission. Info: 838-8808.
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL WEEKEND: Today, 10 a.m. workshop and 7 p.m. worship; and Sunday, 9:15 a.m. worship; Mill Village United Methodist Church, 14522 S. Main St., Mill Village; with the Rev. Richard Freeman of Pittsburgh's Resurrection Baptist Church. Info: 967-5221.
LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS TALK: Today, 5 p.m.; Odessa's Place, 628 W. 18th St.; with motivational speaker Maurice "Mo" Troop. Cost: Free. Info: 899-3457.
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: "God's Math"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 899-9653, www.faithlutheranerie.com.
WORSHIP: Today, 6 p.m.; and Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1500 Freeport Road, North East; worship and healing service today; worship Sunday; sermon by the Rev. J. Kenneth Laber: "Giving From Her Poverty"; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 725-1840.
FAITH CAFE: Today; 7:30 p.m.; Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 3520 Perry St.; music by Blues No More. Cost: Free admission. Info: 866-2778, 456-7811.
Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Woodcock United Methodist Church, 20293 East St., Woodcock; sermon by certified lay speaker Tom Easley; puppet show: "Focus On the Place You Want to Be"; Bible/activities, 10:30 a.m. Info: (814) 382-4128.
Worship: Sunday; 9 a.m.; Grace Episcopal Church, 10121 Hall Ave., Lake City; Holy Eucharist; sermon by lay leader Terry Vorse: "Put Your Trust in the Lord our God." 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: "When the Silence Is Broken: Madonna's Solo"; children's Sunday school, 9 a.m.; adult classes, 9 and 10:45 a.m. Info: 833-9862, www.facerie.org.
WORSHIP: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9263 Lake Pleasant Road, Greene Township; sermon by the Rev. William Cox: "Giving: Extras or Essentials?"; adult Sunday school, 8:45 a.m.; youth Sunday school, 10 a.m. Info: 825-4770.
Worship: Sunday; 10 a.m.; Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3642 W. 26th St.; sermon by the Rev. John Dyke: "A New Identity"; 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: "The High Pitch of Devotion"; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 899-9243, www.wesleyvillebaptist.com.
Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Providence Reformed Baptist Church at Quality Inn and Suites, 6467 Sterrettania Road, Fairview; Winchester Room; sermon by the Rev. John Swindlehurst: "The Gospel and Sexual Orientation." Info: 836-1018; www.prbcerie.org.
Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Grandview Alliance Church, 1102 E. Gore Road; sermon by the Rev. Jim Lynn: "Biblical Separation"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 825-3752, www.grandviewalliancechurch.com.
Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 2320 East Lake Road; sermon by the Rev. Susan Speakman: "Something's Missing"; Sunday school, 9 a.m. Info: 455-7819.
Worship: Sunday; 10:30 a.m.; St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 1024 Peach St.; sermon by Pastor Robin Swope: "Your Treasure." 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: "Jude: Some Things Never Change" from the "Short Letters from 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: "Giving of Yourself"; 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: "The Way Up Is Down"; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 864-1920.
Worship: Sunday; 11 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 49 S. Portage St., Westfield, N.Y.; sermon by the Rev. Stephen Morse: "Finding God's Purpose For Our Lives." Info: (716) 326-2643.
CARD PARTY: Sunday; noon to 4 p.m.; St. Paul Center, 453 W. 16th St.; St. Paul Catholic Church event with luncheon and style show; tickets available at Dancewear Center, 3834 Liberty St., or by calling. Cost: $8. Info: 449-3469, 825-7288.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Sunday; noon to 6 p.m.; Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church's school cafeteria, 2401 W. 38th St.; hosted by church's Youth Group; takeouts available; also, collection of coats, gloves and hats for refugees in Erie. Cost: $7 for adults, $5 for age 65 and older and ages 4-12, free for younger and free for veterans. Info: 833-7701.
ORGAN RECITAL: Sunday; 4 p.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St.; by Frank Dodd, music director at St. John's Episcopal Church in Sharon. Cost: Free. Info: 452-3779.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK: Monday through Monday, Nov. 19; times vary; First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 W. Seventh St., 456-4243; Asbury United Methodist Church, 27 W. Second St., Waterford, 796-6012; Park United Methodist Church, 30 N. Lake St., North East, 725-4015; Federated Church, 11995 E. Main St., East Springfield, 882-4859; and Faith Evangelical Church, 13444 W. Washington St. Ext., Corry, (814) 323-7588; contact individual sites for hours when shoe boxes filled with toys, supplies for children can be dropped off. Cost: $7 per box. Info: www.samaritanspurse.org/occ.
CHOIR ANTHEM READING SESSION: Tuesday; 7 p.m.; Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 5313 Peach St.; take three anthems to share or just sing along and get ideas for your church choir; sponsored by Erie Chapter of American Guild of Organists. Info: 868-8685.
BUFFET BRUNCH: Wednesday; 9-11 a.m.; Erie Maennerchor, 1607 State St.; Erie Christian Women's Connection event; speaker Joyce Hondru of Pittsburgh on "A Business Woman Who Sometimes Gets Lost"; also, crafts and baked goods and auction; reservations required. Cost: $10. Info: 864-5550, 746-4899.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Wednesday; 11:45 a.m. lunch; 12:20 p.m. talk; Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St.; the Rev. Barry Lynn speaking on "A New Definition of Religious Freedom: The Fraud of Fundamentalism"; brought to the society's Global Futures Summit by the Northwest Pennsylvania Chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State; registration required. Cost: $20. Info: 459-8000, www.jeserie.org.
LUNCHEON GROUP: Wednesday; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Ambassador Center, 7794 Peach St.; Erie Christian Women's event; speaker Joyce Hondru of Pittsburgh on "A Business Woman Who Sometimes Gets Lost"; reservations required. Cost: $16.50. Info: 835-3925.
CONCERT: Wednesday; 7 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Highway, Millcreek Township; Norwegian pianist Knut Erik Jensen playing a program of Scandinavian composers and sharing insights on the spirituality of music. Cost: Free. Info: 864-9300, 866-2040.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Thursday; 4-6:30 p.m.; Weis Library United Methodist Church, 6020 W. Heidler Road, Fairview; takeouts available. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 4-10. Info: 833-3225.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT PRACTICE: Thursday; 7-9 p.m.; Christ Evangelical Free Church of Saegertown, 19682 Hill Road, Saegertown; Saegertown Area Community Choir preparation for Saturday, Dec. 1, Christmas concert. Info: (814) 763-2934, www.christefca.org.
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THANKSGIVING
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THANKSGIVING DAY HOLY EUCHARIST: Thursday, Nov. 22; 10 a.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St. Info: 452-3779, www. cathedralofstpaul.org.
upcoming events
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FEATHER PARTY: Saturday, Nov. 17; 6-10 p.m.; Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 1531 E. Grandview Blvd.; games of chance and food. Cost: Free admission. Info: 825-7313.
HOLIDAY MISSION MARKET PLACE: Saturday, Dec. 1; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 2; 12:30-3:30 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 W. Seventh St.; with textiles, pottery, jewelry, baskets and toys from artisans in 38 countries. Cost: Prices vary. Info: 456-4243.
BRUNCH: Sunday, Dec. 2; 12:15 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 W. Seventh St.; benefits church's Youth Mission Program; reservations required by Tuesday, Nov. 27. Cost: $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5-11 and college students, free for age 4 and younger, $25 maximum for a family. Info: 456-4243.
ART EXHIBIT OPENING: Sunday, Dec. 2; 4 p.m.; Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 134 W. Seventh St.; features works by contemporary Russian artist Ludmila Pawlowska; opening includes service of lessons and carols followed by artist's reception; exhibit open through Sunday, Jan. 20; hours are Tuesdays through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; guides tour by the artist, Monday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: 452-3779, www.cathedralofstpaul.org.
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ongoing events
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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.
divorce care: 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.
Cancer support group: Fourth Tuesday; 6:30 to 8 p.m.; First Alliance Church, 2939 Zimmerly Road; directed toward caregivers and family of people with cancer; meet in music room. Cost: Free. Info: 838-4251, www.facerie.org.
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: Wednesdays through Dec. 5 except for Nov. 21; 6:15-7:45 p.m.; Girard Alliance Church, 229 Rice Ave., Girard; weekly nondenominational support group for people going through a separation or divorce; open enrollment. Cost: Free. Info: 774-4657, www.divorcecare.org.
GRIEFSHARE: Wednesdays through Dec. 12 except for Nov. 21; 6:15 p.m.; Girard Alliance Church, 229 Rice Ave., Girard; weekly seminar/support group for people who have lost someone close; each session stands alone. Cost: Free. Info: 774-4657.
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.
CROCHETING, KNITTING, NEEDLEPOINT, SEWING CLASS: Every other Wednesday; 10 a.m. to noon; Tenth Street United Methodist Church, 538 E. 10th St.; donations of yarn and needles appreciated. Info: 459-3131.
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.
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.
Book club: First Friday; 10 a.m.; Tenth Street United Methodist Church, 538 E. 10th St. Info: 459-3131.
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.
OPEN MIKE Night: Fourth Friday; 7 p.m.; Kingsley United Methodist Church, 913 Cranberry St. Cost: Free. Info: 459-3205, www.kingsleyumc.net.
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 23048 Gravel Run Road, 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.
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.; Tenth Street United Methodist Church, 538 E. 10th St.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. Info: 459-3131.
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.
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.
Radio BROADCAST: "Magnify -- Mass and a Message" with Monsignor Tom Snyderwine; Sundays; 7-8 p.m.; WJET-AM/1400; day's Mass, recorded at St. Luke Catholic Church, and commentary on current affairs from Christian perspective.
Catholic Mass: Sundays; 7:30 p.m.; Smith Chapel, Penn State Behrend, 4701 Jordan Road, Harborcreek Township; Penn State Behrend Campus Ministries. Info: 898-7139.
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.
Citizens Against Racism in Erie (C.A.R.E.): Fourth Monday; 7 p.m.; Cascade United Methodist Church, 1001 W. 21st St. Info: 452-3364.
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Send items for the Religion Calendar to Dana Massing, Erie Times-News, 205 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16534; e-mail to dana.massing@timesnews.com; or fax to 870-1808. The deadline is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Call 870-1729 for information.
Source: http://www.goerie.com/article/20121110/LIFESTYLES03/311109993/Religion-Calendar-for-the-Erie-area
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An unfortunate by-product of a financial crisis or recession is a rise in the overall divorce rate. Couples fight over finances more than almost any other topic, and when home finances are ailing many marriages tend to go the same way.
