Faith features

News of a religious nature may be submitted for Faith Features to news@MorningJournal.com or The Morning Journal, 1657 Broadway Ave., Lorain, OH 44052. Deadline is the Tuesday before the Saturday of publication. We cannot guarantee publication. Oktoberfest in Elyria: The First Community of Faith UCC Oktoberfest will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The event will feature pork chops, cabbage and noodles, cabbage rolls, German potato salad, kielbasa and kraut and homemade pies. There will also be raffles, door prizes, live music and a silent auction. The Community of Faith UCC , 9175 E. River St., Elyria, will host the event. Tickets are $17.50 for adults or two for $30; $7.50 for children 8 and younger. For tickets, call 440-322-3781 or 440477-8083. Drama performed: Not on My Watch: The Oberlin-Wellington Rescue of 1858 will be featured. Costumed performers from the Kelton House Museum and Garden will share an original dramatic narrative that tells the story of John Price and how he escaped from the clutches of slave catchers with the help of Oberlin residents and students. Heroes and villains alike will be portrayed. Kelton House is in Columbus and is historically documented to be a place fugitive slaves could find shelter on their journey to freedom the event is co-hosted by the members of Oberlin’s Mt. Zion Baptist church. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the performance will begin at 3 p.m. Oct. 16, at House of Zion Fellowship Hall, 81 Locust St., Oberlin. For details or further questions call 440-774-1700. Perch dinner: East Oberlin Community Church, 43709 Oberlin Elyria Road, Oberlin, will host a Lake Erie Perch Dinner from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Oct. 7 and Oct. 21, at the church. The meal is $15 per person; $9 for children ages 6 through 12 and free for children younger than 5. Carry-out will be available beginning at 4:30 p.m. or dine in beginning at 5 p.m. We can deliver locally in the Oberlin area. For questions, call the church office at 440-774-3443 or Chris Vough at 216-299-5372 and leave a message if no answer. Fall rummage sale: Sullivan First Congregational Church will host the fall rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 7 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8. The sale is expected to have a variety of household goods, clothing and much more. Donations will be accepted in the mornings Monday through Thursday of that week. Call 419-736-2786 to make sure of availability or to set up another time that week. No electronics, including televisions, will be accepted. Cabbage roll sale: Saint Agnes Church Altar and Rosary Society annual Cabbage Roll sale will be 2 to 4 p.m.,Oct. 19-20 at Saint Agnes Church Hall, 611 Lake Avenue, Elyria. Orders will be by the dozen and will be taken through Oct. 2. Limited quantity will be made. To order, call Shirley at 440-322-1740; Regina at 440-323-2227 or Helen at 440-324-2573. Author featured: Dr. Walter Brueggemann, author of over 100 books, will be speaking and preaching at Avon Lake United Church of Christ on Oct. 8 and 9. His lecture on Oct. 8 is entitled, “Follow the Money”. The cost is $35 and registration opens at 8 a.m. He will be preaching Oct. 9 at 9 at 9 and 11 a.m. The church is at 32801 Electric Blvd. in Avon Lake. For more information, contact Senior Minister Kelly Brill at pastor@avonlakeucc.org or call 440-933-3241. Bluegrass band to play: The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, an Appalachian bluegrass band, will perform at 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at The First Church in Oberlin, UCC, 106 N. Main St. The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers draw freely from old-time, bluegrass, country, jazz, rockabilly and swing styles to create their tight, high-energy string band music. Wellcrafted original songs with emotional depth, masterful picking, and resonant vocal harmonies combine to forge new territories and a fresh take on Appalachian Americana music. This performance is part of the Music at the Meeting House concert series, and is free and open to the public. Clambake: Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church, 3335 E. 33rd St., Lorain, will host a Clambake or Chicken Dinner from noon to 3 p.m., Oct. 2, at the Church Hall. Advance tickets will be sold Sept. 25 at the Church Hall from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Clambake cost is $25 and includes 1 dozen clams, ½ chicken, baked potato, corn cob, coleslaw plus dessert. Additional clams $10 a dozen. Chicken Dinner is $15 includes: and includes ½ chicken, baked potato, corn cob, coleslaw plus dessert. No tickets will be sold at the door day of the event. Luncheon party: St. Vincent DePaul Church, 41295 North Ridge Road Elyria will host a fall card and games luncheon party 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 6, at the church. Lunch will be served at noon. Tickets are $10 per person. The menu will include Creamed Italian Chicken over noodle, mixed vegetables, rainbow sherbet and beverage. Reservations encouraged at 440-3243325 and 440-984-2192. Clothing sale: Cornerstone Church, 2949 W. River Road North, Elyria, will host a clothing sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 8. Clothing will be $1 per bag. A reusable tote bag will be provided. Concessions will be available. The church is currently accepting gently used clothing items. For donations or questions, call 440-324-1202 Fall Fest: Fall Fest will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 1 at Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, 1500 Lincoln Blvd., Lorain. In addition to the many crafts, there will be a bake sale, raffles, door prizes, flea market treasurers, and refreshments. There will also be children’s games, crafts, and prizes. The Fall Fest is held inside Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church. It is located behind the Sheffield Centre. Admission is free. For more information, call 440-6542035 or 233-5166. Homemade dinner: St. Mary Lorain is having a homemade dinner on Oct. 1 following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The menu consists of bratwurst, cabbage and noodles, pierogyi and scallop apple dessert. Beverages are available. Donation is $10. For reservations, call St. Mary Parish Office at 440-245-5283. Debutante ball dinner dance: The American Hungarian Council of Lorain County, Inc., presents its 51st annual Night in Budapest/ Debutante Ball Dinner Dance at 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Hungarian Reformed Church Social Hall, 1691 E. 31st St., Lorain. Social hour will be at 5 p.m. (NO B.Y.O.B), dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the debutante presentation. Music and dancing for the evening will be “Roy & The Hungarians.” Cost is $25 per person – no refunds. Reservations may be made by calling 440949-5888, 440-9602553, 440-277-8177 or 440-935-0103. Bazaar and Food Fair: Amherst United Methodist will host a Bazaar and Food Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Park Avenue Campus. Table rental fee is $15 for one table and $25 for two tables. A $5 earlybird discount is offered with a vendor agreement and payment made by Sept. 30. Contact: Angela Barnes, 440-452-4090, AmherstUMCBazaar@gmail.com or check out Facebook: Amherst UMC Bazaar & Food Fair. Oktoberfest in Avon: The Isabella Guild of the Fr. Ragan Council, Knights of Columbus will host an Oktoberfest at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1783 Moore Road, Avon. A variety of beers will be available by the bottle or tap. Bratwurst with all the toppings, sauerkraut and homemade German potato salad will be served. The evening will include polka music, 50⁄50 raffle and sideboards. All proceeds benefit the student scholarship fund. Tickets are $15. For reservations, contact Bobbie at 440-934-4053 or Mary Jane at 440-9375283.