Religion calendar

5/9/2009

Rector s Request Concert, 4 p.m. today, St. Mark s Episcopal Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd. Tickets, $10 per person, $25 for a family. RSVP: 419-244-3707.

Vocalist Ivan Parker, 6 tonight, Bethany Assembly of God, Adrian. Advance tickets $15 from 517-266-0937, or $17 at the door. Benefit for the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen.

Spring Food Pantry Drive for inner-city families, Fallen Timbers Community Church, 7215 Noward Rd., Waterville, 6 tonight and 11 a.m. tomorrow at services. Bring nonperishable food items. Last day to donate is May 17. Information from ftcchurch.com.

This is Love, The Lutheran Hour, 7 a.m. tomorrow, WPOS-FM (102.3).

That s Funny, Mom, Woman to Woman, 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, WDFM-FM (98.1).

Bruno Groening Circle of Friends Community Hour, 7 p.m. Monday, Unity Church, 3535 Executive Pkwy.

Theology with Toast, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Little Sisters of the Poor, 930 South Wynn Rd., Oregon. Maryann Boaden will talk on To Jesus Through Mary, a look at the mysteries behind the Hail Mary. Registration, with coffee and rolls, at 9:30 a.m. Information from Alice at 419-693-1056.

Prayer Service for those in the community in need of work, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Fallen Timbers Community Church, 7215 Noward Rd., Waterville.

Service of Healing and Wholeness, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Epworth United Methodist Church, 3077 Valleyview Dr.

Gospel Economics in a Time of Meltdown: Fueling the Fires of Real Change, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Francis Spirituality Center, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin.

Donations accepted. Registration from Jennifer, 419-443-1485 or e-mail retreats@stfrancisspiritualitycenter.org.

Bibical Reflections: Find Yourself in the Stories of the Bible, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, May 13-June 17, Chabad House of Toledo, 4020 Nantuckett Dr. Cost is $79 singles; $118.50 couples. Information, 419-843-9393.

A Novena of Prayers, May 16-24, Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay St., Carey, Ohio. Worshippers are offered nine days of prayer and spiritual reflection with devotions. Information, 419-396-7107.

Emmaus second annual concert, 7 p.m. Friday, Blessed John XXIII Parish Life Center, 24250 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. Contemporary praise and worship band. Family event, open to public. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 for family from 419-874-6502 or at the door.

Lighthouse Community Faith Fest for ages 4-10 years old, 3-5 p.m. May 16 at the church, 201 Guy St., Walbridge. Free picnic and concert follows from 5-7 p.m. Information, 419-661-9232.

Central Catholic High School Gospel Choir, Disciples of Christ spring concert, 6 p.m. May 16, CCHS front gym, 2550 Cherry St. Donation at the door.

Bethany Dillon concert, 7 p.m. May 17, Grace United Methodist Church, 601 East Boundary St., Perrysburg. Tickets are $10 from 419-874-8680 or at the door.

Installation of Rev. Richard Carl Rentner was May 3 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 5445 Heatherdowns Blvd.

The deadline for news items for the Religion Calendar is noon Wednesday. Items can be mailed to the Religion Editor, The Blade, 541 North Superior St., Toledo, Ohio 43660; faxed to 419-724-6439, or e-mailed to religion@theblade.com.

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