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January 20, 2010

Celebrate Week of Prayer Jan. 21

In celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Hudson churches will collaborate for the annual interdenominational prayer service and luncheon, scheduled for Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 340 N. Main St.

The ecumenical prayer service, led by local clergy, will focus on the theme, "You are Witnesses of These Things" from Luke 24:48. Rev. Larry Marshall from Hudson United Methodist Church will deliver the sermon.

Larry Walker, president of Mission4Maureen, will give his testimony. Mission4Maureen is a charitable organization set up in memory of Maureen Lowis to raise funds to help others with the ever-growing cost of medical treatments in fighting brain cancer. Monetary donations collected during a freewill offering will be sent to Mission4Maureen.

Bagpiper Tom Trojan will perform during the service.

For more information call Mary Auth of St. Mary Church at 330-653-9203.

The prayer service is open to all and does not require a ticket to attend.

Conference Webcast
at Christ Church

The Trinity Institute annual conference will be Webcast at Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St. in Hudson, Jan. 28, 29 and 30.

Trinity Institute is an annual conference that takes place at Trinity Church in New York City, but includes a diverse audience that joins the conference via video Webcasts at partner sites around the world.

This year's conference will focus on "Building an Ethical Economy." Leading theologians and economists will talk about the relationship between economics and Christian belief and action. The speakers for this conference include The Most Rev. Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury; Sir Partha Dasgupta; and Dr. Kathryn Tanner. Each speaker will address topics including: "Theology and Economics: Two Different Worlds?;" "Is Capitalism a Belief System?"; "What is Wealth?"; and "What Do We Owe the Future?"

The Webcasts at Christ Church Episcopal will be live beginning Jan. 28 with sessions from 9 to 10:45 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m., and Jan. 29 from 9 to 10:30 am. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. There will be an encore presentation of the key speakers Jan. 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The cost is $10 per person for any session. Refreshments will be provided.

Kids can 'Jam' at Community Chapel

Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro St., will host a Kid Jam for second- and third-graders on Feb. 5 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Kid Jam is a huge carnival-themed event with balloons, face painting, carnival games, giant inflatables, cotton candy, pretzels, a performance by professional illusionist Ned Way, and more. Tickets are $10 per child. To register, visit www.hudsonchapel.org.

First Congregational serves pancakes

The First Congregational Church of Hudson, 47 Aurora St., will host pancake breakfasts after the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services Feb. 7. They will benefit the church's Appalachian Service Project.

The church's senior high students travel to the Appalachian area for one week in June to provide vital housing services to low-income families. The goal of ASP is to make homes warmer, safer and drier while offering transformational experiences for volunteers and homeowners.

For more information, call 330-650-4048.

First Congregational hosts workshops

First Congregational Church of Hudson, 47 Aurora St., will host five workshops, led by Dr. Jane Eckert.

Eckert has been a counseling psychologist for 25 years and specializes in psychiatric disorders, addictions, women's issues, health concerns and trauma. Sessions will take place Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Feb. 2. The topics are "The Daily Energy Routine," "Tapping for Change," "Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction," "A Taste of Drumming" and "A Path of Your Own."

The five sessions will be followed by a weekend retreat April 23 to 25, which will focus on the topic "Women Awakening."

Call Cindy Rocco or Sue Wimer at the church at 330-650-4048 for more details.

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The church will host an education program for parents from 7 to 8:30 p.m. "Before They Ask: A Christian, Pro-Active Discussion on The Facts of Life" will be offered Jan. 28 by Cindy Rocco, director of health ministries at First Congregational Church of Hudson.

Call Dee Buchanan to make reservations at 330-650-4048.

Rejoicing Spirits worship service Feb. 6

The first Rejoicing Spirits worship service is Feb. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.

All are welcome to join an inclusive Christian worship adapted to engage individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Rejoicing Spirits includes music and joyous singing; brief, meaningful messages; and fellowship with others. All faiths are welcome.

For more information, visit www.rejoicingspirits.org, e-mail n1956wf@aol.com or call 330-650-6986 or 330-650-6550.




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