Religion calender: 2-26

2/25/2011

Book Signing by Joy Bowser, author of an inspirational memoir, A Wife and A Witness: Loving Your Spouse to the Lord, noon-2 p.m. Saturday. Chowders 'N Moor, 7723 Airport Hwy., Holland.

Afro-Semitic Music Fusion, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. $5 at the door. Dessert reception follows. Featuring: Nate Gurley, jazz singer, and Bill Harris, master of ceremonies, and others. 419-885-3341.

The Lutheran Hour, WPOS-FM (102.3), 7 a.m., Sunday, "Love Lays Life on the Line"; Woman To Woman, WDFM (98.1), 9:30 a.m. Saturday, on "Children of Divorce."

Black History Celebration, 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sundayat Mount Ararat Missionary Baptist Church, 918 Colburn St. 419-472-8747.

Heidelberg University Choir, in concert, Monroe Street United Methodist, 3613 Monroe St., 4 p.m. Sunday, Free.

Black History Month celebration, 5 p.m. Sunday with the Toledo Symphony at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 1119 West Bancroft St. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 419-241-4544.

"The Evolution of Darwin: His Life," 7 p.m. Monday at Church of the Cross, 1806 Cass Rd. (at Eastgate), DVD presentation with discussion.

"Pathways: A Spiritual Journey of Grief," offered by Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 4:30-6 p.m., beginning Wednesday for six consecutive weeks through April 6. Advance registration required. 419-661-4001 or 734-568-6801.

Philippine-American Catholic Council Novena and Mass, St. Clement Church, 3030 Tremainsville Rd., 7 p.m., Wednesday, 419-471-1123.

Lenten Journey through the "Cloud of Unknowing," an important work from the latter half of the 14th century, 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Christ the King Catholic Church Parish Center Dining Room, 4100 Harvest Lane. 419-472-0287 or davidkontur@yahoo.com.

World Day of Prayer, Worship Program and Tea, "How Many Loaves Have You?" 1 p.m. Friday, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 1119 West Bancroft St. Worship service written by Women of Chile. Cost: $3 per person. Reservations due by Tuesday. 419-727-3809.

"Picturing God," pre-Lenten reflection day with Dr. Zoe DeBlasio, assistant professor of religious studies at Mercy College, exploring religious art, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 5 at Lial Renewal Center, 5908 Davis Rd., Whitehouse. Cost: $45 for program, or $85 including overnight stay. 419-877-0432 or email mdpfahler@toledosnd.org.

Pathway to Ministry Open House at Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 950 North Main St., Findlay, 8:30 a.m.-noon, March 5.

Angel Food Ministries at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Rd., Sylvania, 9-11 a.m., March 5 and 12. Approximately $60 worth of fresh and frozen food can be purchased by anyone in need for $31. Orders also can be placed online with credit cards at: AngelFoodMinistries.com for pickup at the church. Information: 419-882-6488.

Psychic Health Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 5, Days Inn, 3701 North State Rt. 53, Fremont.

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