100TH ANNIVERSARY: The 100th anniversary celebration of SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will be Saturday and Sunday. The celebration includes Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, blessing of the newly constructed bell tower at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and a banquet at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church at 1 p.m. Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, followed by a brunch at the center.

SETON III EVENT: Seton III, which was founded in 1964 by a group of Catholic women to advocate for world peace, will have its annual Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish on Norquest Boulevard in Austintown. An invitation-only brunch will follow, but the Mass is open to the public. The event is being hosted by the officers of Seton III, who include Susan Paczak, president; Joyce Tofil, vice president; Carol Ryan, recording secretary; Sue Williams, corresponding secretary; and Mary Jo Wright, treasurer. Sunday’s event will have special significance as it is the 50th anniversary of the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, for whom the club is named.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: The Community Church of God in Christ, 310 Austin Ave., Warren, will host a Family and Friends Day Program at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. The speaker will be Missionary Wanda Webster from St. John Church of God In Christ, Warren. The Family and Friends Day will conclude with an afternoon worship service starting at 4 p.m., with guest speaker Elder Lucien Blackwell from the Mega Church. The theme is “We’ve Got Work To Do.”

MEN’S CONFERENCE: Hoyt Street Flourishing Ministries, 789 Hoyt St. SW, Warren, will host a men’s fellowship conference 11 a.m. Saturday at the Renaissance Center, Palmyra Road, and 5 p.m. Sunday at the church, with guest speaker Elder Brian Cook. The conference will focus on men being more involved in the church.

WORLD WEEK: Unity Spiritual Centre Girard, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road, Liberty, invites the public to participate in its annual World Week of Prayer on Saturday. The event emphasizes the power of collective prayer to bring about positive change, healing and peace in individuals and communities. This year’s theme is “Moving Mountains.” For information, call the center at 330-539-0122.

PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: Zion Hill Baptist Church, 220 Jefferson St., Youngstown, will host the second anniversary for Pastor and first lady Korneagay at 11 a.m. Sept. 22. The theme is “Shepherd after God’s Own Heart.” The guest speaker will be Pastor T. James Harrison of Valley Baptist Church, Farrell, Pa.

FIRST FRIDAY CLUB: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will host Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown as guest speaker at its monthly speaker series Oct. 3. Bonnar will present his reflections at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road in Canfield. On Nov. 17, 2020, Pope Francis appointed Bonnar the sixth bishop of Youngstown and he was installed Jan. 12, 2021. Since 2014, Bonnar has been the editor of Priest magazine and in 2020 was appointed a member of the National Advisory Board for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. For 12 years, Bonnar served as chaplain to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., with the presentation beginning at noon. The cost is $25. Call by Sept 26 at 330-720-4498. Reservations are limited and fill up fast. Visit www.firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org for more information.

DRUMS AND YUMS: The Drums and Yums event for the Autumn Equinox will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20. Weather permitting, the event will be outside with a bonfire; otherwise, inside in the foyer. The event will be facilitated by Dan Susany, who is a local drummer. Drums and percussion instruments such as rattles will be provided for those without their own instruments. Bring your own drum, flute or percussion instrument if you have them. Donations will be accepted. For information, contact Roger Dale Juntunene at om@unitycentre.org.

GUEST AUTHOR: The “Breadth, Length, Height and Depth of God’s Love” is the topic for Christian author and speaker Jennifer Cadamore at the Hubbard Church of the Nazarene’s women’s retreat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21. It is open to women of all ages. Cost is $15 and includes light refreshments, lunch and prizes. Mail a check with your name and your church name (if any) to Hubbard Church of the Nazarene, 1815 Cherry Lane Drive SE, Hubbard, 44425. Call the church at 330-534-3111 for questions.

FALL MUSICAL: Phillip’s Chapel Church of God in Christ, 3903 Jacobs Road SE, Hubbard, will host a fall musical 2024 at 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Musical guests are the Hall Family of Youngstown, the Supreme Angels of Youngstown, Half Mile Home of Akron, Gerald D. Johnson and the Christian Love Community singers of Akron and the Mighty Golden Wonders of Warren,.

ECUMENICAL STUDY DAY: An Ecumenical Study Day and Celebration will be 2:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Streetsboro. The event is the 25th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on Justification. Guest speakers are Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar, Bishop Laura Barbins, northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and. Joy Schroeder of Trinity Lutheran Seminary and National Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue. Preregistration is required at doy.org/lcc.

CHEFS FOR CHARITY: Catholic Charities Regional Agency will host Chefs for Charity hosted by Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Eastwood Event Centre, Niles.The event will bring together 23 local restaurants, each showcasing a specialty dish, offering guests the opportunity to taste food from some of the best chefs in the area. The event includes live entertainment by Backbeat, assorted raffles, a cash bar and other activities. This event support programs that help stabilize housing and fight homelessness in Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties. Ticket price is $75.

For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets, contact Nancy Voitus at 330-744-3320, or visit the website at www.ccdoy.org.

LABYRINTH WALKS: The Ursuline Education and Wellness Center will host a labyrinth walk at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the wellness center, 4280 Shields Road. The theme is “Image of Hope.”

RELEASED TIME: Release Time Bible Education is time set aside during the school day when students with parental permission may briefly leave the school to attend off-campus Bible education classes. Release Time programs will be returning to the Champion and Bristol school districts for this school year. Parents can electronically sign registration forms or print and mail them for their child to participate at www.schoolministriesoftrumbullcounty.com. The program will begin Monday. The program is open to home school students, as long as they have their own transportation. For information or for contact information for churches interested in helping to bring Release Time to your community, text message Mike Jones, board president, at 330-246-0805 or Jason Dittmer, vice president, at 234-817-1621.

GETTING TO KNOW GOD: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 225 Villa Maria Road, will host an ongoing series TaNaK Studies for Christians: “Getting to Know God, Getting to Know All About God!” with the Rev. George Balasko at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Conference Center and via Zoom. The Zoom link will be available on the VMESC website. TaNaK is the total Jewish bible. A free-will offering will be accepted. Participants need not attend all of the programs in this series. Program information is available at vmesc.org or call 724-964-8886.

GUIDED LABYRINTH: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a guided labyrinth walk 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22. The theme is “Mirror: A Reflection Within.” The event will be on the grounds of Villa Maria Community Center. Participants prayerfully walk the outdoor grass path after receiving thematic instructions from the presenter. Walks are offered free, but registration is preferred. In the event of questionable weather conditions, call 724-964-8886 or check the website for program status at https://vmesc.org.