Oldest U S synagogue hid tunnel from 1763 in Newport
A trap door under the prayer platform at Touro Synagogue reveals a 1763 carved secret passage to a garden. Legend credits it with sheltering enslaved people and later aiding the Underground Railroad. Rabbi Theodore Lews notes the tale as part of the site’s history. Dwayne Jobst named Grace Lutheran Church director of Christian Education and youth activities.
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Newport
R.I
Isaac Toura
Jerusalem
Roger Willams
Curacao
Theodore Lews
Touro Synagogue
Dwayne Jobst
Grace Lutheran Church
Dester Towa
Concordia College
St. Paul
Minn
Washington
United States
Peter Hamilton
CYO day camp schedules in Elyria and Lorain
The Catholic Youth Organization sponsors five one week day camp sessions for children from pre kindergarten to age 11 in Elyria from June 21 to July 26 at Elywood and Cascade Parks. Fees start at 16 per session with discounts for multiple sessions and an overnight option for ages 9 to 11. Registration details are at the CYO office in Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Youth Organization
CYO
Elyria
Elywood
Cascade Parks
Sion
15Th St
Lorain
Bishop-elect Sheldon Reveals New Coat of Arms Motto Strong in Faith
Bishop-elect Gilbert I. Sheldon of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin unveils a new coat of arms. The upper globe stands for overseas missions work while the bottom gold cross of Lorraine marks his role as vicar of Lorain County. Red and white shield honors his Polish heritage and was drawn by Anthony W. Phelps of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert I. Sheldon
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Oberlin
Lorraine
Lorain County
Sheldon
Anthony W. Phelps
Cleveland
United Church of Christ Minister to Key Greater Elvira Meeting
Dr John Blackwell, assist ant minister of the Western Reserve Association of the United Church of Christ, will speak at the Greater Elvira Church Fellowship annual meeting. The 6:30 pm Lake Ave United Church of Christ event welcomes other area church members. tickets are $3 by calling the Lake Ave office or Harold Olmstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blackwell
Western Reserve Association of the United Church of Christ
Greater Elvira
Lake Ave
Harold Olmstead
Southwood
Lorain revival set at Community Baptist Church
The Lorain Ministers Conference sponsors a city wide revival beginning tomorrow and ending Friday. Services start each night at p.m. at 617 W. 24th St. Guest speaker is Rev. Henry J. Payden, Cleveland pastor and former Wings over Jordan soloist, now associate chaplain for the Cuyahoga County sheriff's department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Community Baptist Church
24Th St
Henry J. Payden
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Vermilion pastor elected head of North Central Ohio evangelical group
The Evangelical Fellowship of North Central Ohio chose Rev. Norman R. Beetler as president, with Rev. Robert Wickens as vice-president and Rev. Darrell Farney as secretary-treasurer. Beetler aims to expand membership from 22 to 50 churches and boost community visibility and ministerial communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Fellowship of
North Central Ohio
Norman R. Beetler
Harbour Town Community Church
Vermilion
Robert Wickens
Community United Methodist
Elyria
Darrell Farney
Beetler
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U.S
By Laurie Horn
Salvation of Israel
George Washington
Moses Seixas
Israel
West Indies
Holland
New York
Lewis
London
Newport Mercury
Napthali Hart
Tourg
Amsterdam
Ezra Stiles
Yale University
Stiles
Touro
Jamaica
Congre
Gation
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Central
Europe
Fortes
First United Presbyterian Church
East Avenue and
Second Street
R. Glan Traver
Women’s Missionary Association In Charge
Ben Davis
Lorain Community Baptist Church
Island Road
Free Will Baptist Church
Eaton, Ohio
Rev
Radcliffe Jesus Christ
ECC
New Christian School
Ohio
United Church of Christ
Dar
Abbe Road
Abbe Rd
Carl Schutte
Pastor
Pam
Mount Olive
West Ridge and
Russia Rd
Amos Canterbury
Grafto! Baptist CH Elm Strest
Ape Hting
McClan
Isa Emmanuel Princeton & Garford
Divine Worship Church School
Redeemer Age & College Park
Worship Church School
GRACE
East River ST
Divine Worship
ST. John
W. River North
Denver, Co
Midview
Church OF the Nazarene
Royalton Rd
Prayer
Robert Smith
First Church of Christ, Scientist
East Ave
Christian Science
Broad SA
Bible- Preaching Ministry
Church OF Christ
Chestnut Ridge Rd
North Ridgeville
WED
Bill Calame
John
Gulf Rd
Ted L Robinson
First Baptist Church
Washington Avenue
Hull
James
First Baptist Christian School
Harvest Singers i
First Assembly
Area Evangelical Group
Church of the Open Door
Broad ST. Elyria
Harold J. Stanley
Salar Hl
Accord Ave
Sabbath School
Church OF God
Lear Nagle
John 8
Helms
Cleveland, Tenn
W. Broad St. Byria
Salvation
Gary Lee Long
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Engram
Taylor University
America
John Hall
Wear Ridge Rd
den. Engram
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