Passover festival of hope observed by area Jews
The Passover festival, also called Pesach, is observed by area Jewish families next week with weeklong services at Temple B'Nai Abraham Elyria and Agudath B'Nai Israel Lorain. The article outlines the Seder, symbolic foods, and meanings, noting differences in observance among Reform Conservative and Orthodox communities, and highlighting modern prayers for Soviet Jews.
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Temple B'Nai Abraham
Elyria
Agudath B’nai Israel
Lorain
Promised Land
Egypt
Israel
Soviet Union
Red Sea
Desert
Olmsted Chorus to perform Stabat Mater on Good Friday
Olmsted Falls area churches schedule Holy Week events with concerts and services. Olmsted Community Church hosts a Good Friday concert featuring the Olmsted Chorus and chamber orchestra performing Stabat Mater Op. 58 by Antonin Dvorak on April 13 at 8 p.m. Soloists include Anne Pennock Peg Warner Tom Betts Ken Yeager and Gratian Nugent directs. Free will offering.
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Olmsted Community Church of
Olmsted Falls
Olmsted Chorus
Antonin Dvorak
Anne Pennock
Peg Warner
Tom Betts
Ken Yeager
Gratian Nugent
Annual CROP hunger walk seeks Lorain County volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the annual Church World Service CROP hunger walk set for April 28 starting 9:30 a.m. at Lorain County Community College. Last year’s Elyria walk raised over 8500 dollars with 300 participants, the third highest in the state, as coordinators led by Rev. Larry Schiller aim to increase funds and walkers.
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Church World Service
Lorain County
Lorain County Community College
Elyria Area
Elyria
Larry Schiller
First United Methodist Church
Schiller
United States
First Congregational youth dramatize Holy Week events
The First Congregational United Church of Christ Sunday school classes from fourth to seventh grade will lead a walk through Holy Week after morning worship. Youth will dramatize events around the church courtyard with painted windows depicting Judas, Pilate, Peter, the crucifixion, and the resurrection.
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First Congregational
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Judas
Christ
Pontius Pilate
Peter
William Fox
Church Leaders Weigh Nuclear Power Debate Policy
The National Council of Churches and other church bodies study the ethics of nuclear energy, opposing reliance on nuclear power for energy. They call for conservation, solar and renewable sources, and caution that mistakes could endanger future generations while accepting limited coal use short term to avoid nuclear expansion.
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New York
Pennsylvania
National Council of Churches
Interdenominational Council
San Antonio
Bishop Hickey Leads Holy Week Services in Cleveland Diocese
The Cleveland Diocese announces Bishop James A. Hickey as main celebrant for Holy Week services at St. John Cathedral and Catholic Center events. Palm Sunday outdoor procession, Chrism Mass, Tenebrae, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday observances feature broad lay, youth, and religious community invitations across multiple venues.
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Cleveland
James A. Hickey
St. John Cathedral
Catholic Center
Hagan Lounge
St. Thomas Aquinas
Clarence G. Issenmann
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