Faith features

• St. Gabriel Parish in Concord Township is offering Alpha, which is an 11week, non-denominational series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Everyone is welcome. The sessions are on Tuesday evenings beginning June 8 through Aug. 17. There is no charge. Participants have their choice of in person or online participation. Each session looks at a different question around faith through dynamic videos and is designed to create conversation in a small group setting. Alpha is run all around the globe, and everyone is welcome. It runs in cafés, churches, universities, homes and now online for safety! No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have two key things in common: a meal, a video and good conversation. All are welcome and invited to RSVP to Alpha. Details and registration can be found on www.St-Gabriel.org or call the parish office 440/3528282.

• Blessing of the Bikes will be at 12:30 p.m. May 16 at Thompson United Methodist Church, 6758 Madison Road, Thompson Township. A short ride will follow at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.

• Come enjoy the Chardon Polka Band as it leads a polka-filled worship service at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon at 9:30 a.m. June 27. Following the worship service, the Chardon Polka Band will present a free, twohour concert at the church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members of the congregation will provide a picnic lunch for those in attendance. If you plan on attending the worship service and/or the concert, bring a lawn chair. This is a family friendly event. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Hope for Kids Geauga, a non-profit helping children in need. The event will be held rain or shine.

For more information, call Paul Gochnour at 440 -897-0121.