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August 18, 2010

Hudson UMC offers new classes

The Hudson United Methodist Church will kick off its new fall schedule of Sunday school classes for adults, teens, and children on Aug. 22.

Seven adult classes will discuss a wide range of topics in small groups. The "Bible Moths" will focus on the book of Matthew, following a study guide by noted Methodist historian and theologian Justo L. González.

"Christian Homebuilders" will discuss the best-seller "Lord, Give Me Patience!...and Give It to Me Right Now" by James W. and Bob J. Moore.

Examining hypocrisy and intolerance among some believers, the "Short Topics" class will take up "When Christians Get It Wrong" by Rev. Adam Hamilton.

The "Book Class" will begin a study of "The Five Languages of Apology," a guide to healing relationships by Gary Chapman.

The Women's Class will look at themes of mystery, reading "Detective Stories from the Bible" by J. Ellsworth Kalas.

The "Seekers" class will discuss the Christian perspective on events from the week's news, and the "Ties That Bind" class regularly examines contemporary Christian issues.

Sunday school classes begin at 10 a.m., between the 9 and 11:15 services, giving everyone the opportunity to attend worship and participate in study groups. Hudson UMC also offers a full range of child- and youth-oriented classes, beginning with 3- and 4-year-olds through senior-high teens.

The church is at the corner of Hudson-Aurora and Stow Roads. For more details, see www.hudsonumc.com.

Community Chapel welcomes newcomers

The women of Hudson Community Chapel will help new residents get to know the community at a newcomers brunch Sept. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the church, 750 W. Streetsboro St.

The brunch is followed up by a weekly class designed for women who are looking for fellowship, friendship and a way to get plugged in to their new area. The study group will be working through the book "After the Boxes Are Unpacked-Moving On After Moving In" by Susan Miller. Childcare will be provided. Books are available through the class.

To make reservations, call Denise Britton at 330-650-1501 or e-mail usabritton@aol.com.

Western Reserve
hosts chicken barbecue

Western Reserve Christian Church, 516 W. Streetsboro St., will have a chicken barbecue Aug. 22. Guests may eat at the church or take out dinner from 4 to 6 p.m.

The adult meal will include half a chicken, baked potato, a choice of coleslaw or applesauce, dinner roll, and a dessert. The children (under 12) portion is half a chicken, and half a baked potato a choice of coleslaw or applesauce, dinner roll, and a dessert. Drinks are available for eat-in diners.

The price of the adult meal is $8, and the child's meal is $5. Walk-ins are welcome and dinners are first come first served. Tickets are limited. Call the church at 330-650-1242 to secure tickets.

The ladies of the church will have a lost treasures sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21, and 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22. Lost treasures are new craft items as well as gently used items.

St. Mary offers Christian initiation program

St. Mary Church in Hudson will begin its 2010-11 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program Aug. 31.

This is a communal process with four key stages:

* Inquiry, when those interested can learn more about the Catholic faith and ask questions;

* Catechumenate -- for those who choose to remain in the RCIA process, the learning continues with a stronger focus on education and developing a deeper understanding about what it means to be Catholic;

* Purification and Enlightenment -- the final steps leading up to receiving the sacraments; and

* Mystagogy. During this post-initiation stage, participants explore ways to live this new life and join a new Christian community more fully.

There is also a Rite of Christian Initiation of Children which runs concurrently with the adult session.

Classes at St. Mary Church, 340 N. Main St., will begin Aug. 31 from 7 to 9:15 p.m.

Call Donna Rakotci at 330-715-1262 or e-mail her at drakotci@roadrunner.com for more information.

What's Cooking? tour benefits charities

Plans for the fifth annual What's Cooking? Kitchen and Tasting Tour are under way. The fundraiser, sponsored by the Women's Guild of St. Mary Church, is slated for Nov. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. in six homes in the Village, Firelands and Canterbury neighborhoods.

What's Cooking? will showcase chefs from Bistro on Main in Kent, Moe's in Cuyahoga Falls and Downtown 140, Leo's Reserve Inn, North End Market and Rosewood Grill from Hudson. Patrons will tour the first floor of each home at their leisure and sample offerings from the chefs stationed in the well-appointed kitchens during the event.

The ticket price of $45 admits patrons to all six venues and will be available at Acme Fresh Market and The Learned Owl. Tickets sales will be limited to 400 for this advance-ticket only event, and directions to each home will be provided on the tickets. No tickets will be sold at the door. Patrons may view the homes in any order, and water will be available at each site.

Proceeds benefit local, national and international charities, many focusing on women and children in need.




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