Sunday will be a day of remembering and celebration at First Presbyterian. They will celebrate the church's 190th anniversary and the 100 year-old-gift of a baptismal font from daughter church, Second Presbyterian. Excerpts from the presentation address will be read by Steve Scurlock, a member of Second Presbyterian Church. The acceptance speech will be read by David Wear. The children will sing a special anthem. The children's sermon will focus on the baptismal font, and the message delivered by Pastor Stan Webster will address Christian unity. Ceremonies honoring Peter and Charlotte Weaver and First Presbyterian Church's role in assisting in the Underground Railroad will take place in conjunction with Presbyterian Heritage Sunday. Judith Ross, representing the Canal Society, will present First Presbyterian with a plaque commemorating the church's participation in the Underground Railroad.

The Norths retire from ministry

On Sunday at 9:30 a.m., there will be a special retirement worship service for Pastor Richard and Patricia North. The Norths have served in ministry for more than 41 years with more than 17 of those years in Sciotoville and New Boston.

The Rev. and Pat North have inspired members to remember that their purpose at Christ United Methodist Church is “To Glorify Christ and Make His Love Known.”

Also during the worship service, high school and graduates will be honored.

The Community Dinner and Food Pantry will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26.

If you have any questions about services, you may go online at www.christumconline.com or you may call the Rev. Richard North, or Associate Pastor Paul Goshorn, at (740) 776-1870.

All Saints Episcopal celebrates recovery

All Saints Episcopal Church will celebrate recovery from alcoholism and addiction at the regular 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. A festive coffee hour will follow. Interested people are welcome to worship and celebrate recovery.

Recovery concepts and strategies will be integrated into the regular worship service to educate those unfamiliar with recovery, and give recovering people an opportunity to see how church can benefit recovery.

All Saints is located at 610 Fourth St. For information, call (740) 353-7919.

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