Faith features

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One-man musical:

Unity Spiritual Center Westlake, 23855Detroit Road, Westlake, will present James Twyman as he performs his new one-man musical, “Brother Sun, Sister Moon,” which is based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, at 7 p.m. Feb. 7. People of all faiths are welcome. A love offering of $20 is suggested but all are welcome regardless of ability to pay. Tickets may be purchased online at uscwestlake.org or at the door. Twyman has always had a special affinity for Saint Francis of Assisi recently taking orders as a Franciscan Hermit. He was inspired to write his most recent book Giovanni and the Camino of Saint Francis. James Twyman is also the NY Times bestselling author of 16 books including The Moses Code and Emissary of Light. He has recorded more than 18 music albums including the Billboard chart bestseller I AM Wishes Fulfilled along with Dr. Wayne Dyer; as well as produced/ directed seven feature films. For more information about events, classes and other services available at Unity Spiritual Center Westlake, contact Roberta McLaughlin at unityinfo@uscwestlake. org, 440-835-0400 or visit www.uscwestlake.org.

Christ’s passion topic of sessions:

St. Peter Parish, Lorain, is presenting a fivesession video and discussion program, No Greater Love — A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, presented by well-known biblical scholar and theologian, Dr. Edward Sri. Filmed in the Holy Land, all five sessions of the program will occur on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 21, and continuing through Feb. 18. A light meal will begin the evening in St. Peter’s School Cafeteria, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. A one-time $20donation is suggested to cover cost of materials but no one will be turned away for inability to pay. For more information and to sign-up, contact Deacon Jay, 440-282-9103 ext 110or Don Blanford, 440-967-8360.

Justice January:

Washington Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host Justice January for the first four Sundays of 2020 during its 10:45 a.m. education hour. Because of the church’s strong commitment to outreach and social justice, each Sunday will highlight a specific ministry in Northeast Ohio that promotes human flourishing. The lineup includes Jan. 19, Liyana Asmar, of Genesis House, which provides a comprehensive range of family-focused services for Lorain County victims of domestic violence. The Silent Witness exhibit will be available for viewing at the church Jan. 16-22. Each figure in the exhibit represents real victims of Lorain County who died as the result of domestic violence between 1989 and the present. Jan. 26, Rev. Kris Eggert, of God Before Guns, a multi-faith coalition of individuals and faith communities working to reduce gun injuries and deaths. Washington Avenue Christian Church is excited to be hosting these organizations and share in their ministries. As people of faith, we strive to bring hope to a broken and fragmented world. These Justice January sessions are open to the public. Washington Avenue Christian Church is at 301 Washington Ave., Elyria. For more information, visit the church’s website (www.waccelyria.org) or contact the church office (440-323-4213; office@ waccelyria.org).

Lorain services:

Full Gospel Faith Fellowship, 1901North Ridge Road, Lorain, holds Sunday School at 9:45a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. All are welcome. Worship service: Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 379S. Main St. Amherst, hosts worship service and Sunday School (for ages 3 and older) at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Nursery care is provided for those 3 and under. Communion is held the first Sunday of every month. For information, call 440-988-9148.

Worship service:

Old Stone Evangelical Church, 553 S. Main St., Amherst, will host a worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. For questions or further information, call 440-984-7074 or email oldstone@twc.com.

Senior lunch bunch:

Cornerstone Church, 2949 W. River Road, N. Elyria, will host a Free Community Senior Lunch Bunch from noon to 1:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of every month Come enjoy a free lunch and speaker offering information to seniors in our community. For information call 440324-1202. Sunday school: Faith Baptist Church, 440 N. Lake St. Amherst, will host Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. followed by the worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday. For details, call 440-988-8255

Non-traditional church:

Looking for a non-traditional Sunday at church? The third Sunday of each month at 10:15 a.m. Grace Community’s Church, 12365 Grafton Road, Grafton, will consist of a Biblical panel discussion with audience participation afterwards. All are welcome. For information, call 440-225-9508.

Free community meal:

On the last Sunday of every month from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Journey of Faith Church in North Ridgeville cooks and serves a fresh hot meal for those in need in the community. This is done in connection with Community Care in North Ridgeville and other churches in the area. The community meal provides more than a hot meal though. It provides a time to sit down and relax with others in the community while being cared for. To know more about the community meals or what the church is up to, check out our website at journeyoffaithchurch.com.