Faith features

News of a religious nature may be submitted for Faith Features to editor@ News-Herald.com; The News-Herald, 7085 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094; or faxed to 440975-2293. Deadline is the Tuesday before the Saturday of publication. We cannot guarantee publication. Free Thanksgiving Dinner: The Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, will hold a free Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the church’s Kelly Hall. The menu will include roast turkey, stuffing mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, vegetables, salad, homemade apple sauce, desserts and beverages. All are welcome. To volunteer for the event or for more information, go to stanselm.ivolunteer and choose a slot, or call Pat Kuss at 440-339-7220. Support for life’s challenges: It’s as simple as stopping in and posting your needs on one of our prayer boards or posting on the outside board at the WELL — Willoughby House of Prayer, 4091 Erie St., downtown Willoughby. Volunteers will then pray over your request each day. Our mission is to share the peace and serenity of God’s providential care. Experience peace; let go & let God! The WELL is open Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Healing Mass: The community is invited to join St. Peter’s Shadow for Mass and a night of healing prayer at St. Gabriel Parish, 9935 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord, at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at Fr. Jacob Bearer will celebrate this healing Mass that focuses on Jesus’ healing power. All are welcome to experience this therapeutic event!

Retreat offered: The community is invited to join a Poustinia Retreat hosted by St. Gabriel Parish at the Bethany Retreat Center at 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. The retreat will be Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 with private room accommodations. Fr. Jeremy Merzweiler will be present. Please register by Nov. 27. Registration fee is $75. The retreat will provide an opportunity to encounter our loving God in silence, solitude, and prayer this Advent. For more information, visit www.StGabriel.org for registration or call 440-352-8282. Surviving the Holidays: Surviving the Holidays seminar will be Nov. 17 at Painesville Church of the Brethren, 10410 Buckeye Road, Painesville. The free seminar, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will help participants discover hoe to deal with emotions, what do about traditions, offer tips for surviving social events and how to find hope for the future. Pre-registration is requested. Call Mike Allen at call 440-255-4562.

Yoga offered: Yoga is offered at Chardon United Methodist Church Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types will be offered. On the floor, or on a chair, this class includes Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath practices), and relaxation. No experience is needed. The class is Conducted by master teacher and instructor Susan Gundersen. This is a donation class (suggested donation $10) with proceeds going toward the church’s Guatemala mission. To learn more about our Guatemala mission, visit www.chardonchurch.org and click on Worldwide missions. Please bring a yoga mat, light blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Chardon United Methodist Church is at 515 North St. in Chardon. For more information, call the office at (440)285-4581. Holly House Craft Show:

The annual Holly House Craft Show will be held at Shoregate United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 1. The show is looking for crafters. Call 440-943-0382 or email office@shoregateumc.org for details. Support for life’s challenges: It is as simple as stopping in and posting your needs on one of the Willoughby House of Prayer prayer boards or on the outside board. Volunteers will then pray over the request each day. The mission is to share the peace and serenity of God’s providential care. The Willoughby House of Prayer, 4091 Erie St., Willoughby, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays. Reiki therapy offered: Mentor Presbyterian Church, 5885 Hopkins Road, Mentor, will offer free Reiki Therapy at 2 p.m. the third Sunday of each month in the newly renovated healing center. Help for physical, emotional and spiritual pain. The healing is also available by appointment by calling Barb at 440-478-2151.

Sunday services: Mentor Presbyterian Church, 5885 Hopkins Road, Mentor, hosts Sunday worship services at 12:30 p.m. Pot luck and worship services are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and Bible study is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings.

Prayer line: Lakeshore Christian Church in Euclid sponsors a telephone prayer line every Tuesday from 6 to 6:30 a.m. Join in praying for your church, your community, your friends, family or for yourself. Call 1-605475-4000, access code 554793.

Jubilee celebration: St. Cyprian’s Church in Perry is celebrating the church’s 50th Jubilee this year. The search is on for founding families who attended in 1968, to honor with a special dinner. Any historical photographs, old stories or other memorabilia that parishioners would like to share with the Jubilee Committee would be appreciated. Those members of founding families, or those who know someone who was, contact Father George Kusy at 440-2592344.

Divorce recovery: DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group meets each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church located at 16391 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” Details, call Kathryn at 440-241-3281.

Velocity Church: Velocity Church meets in Mentor at the Memorial Middle School, 8979 Mentor Ave. Service begins at 10 a.m. The congregation is family friendly and offers something for everyone. Details, visit www.velocitycleveland.org.