Religion news: Local churches announce services and events

Local churches in Warren and nearby communities announced upcoming services, a new pastor at Grace Methodist, and a range of Lenten and outreach events scheduled through June.

Several area churches announced services, programs and leadership updates in the coming weeks. Friendship Baptist will mark a long anniversary during Sunday worship. Grace Methodist will welcome a new pastor and hold a meet-and-greet before worship. Additional Lenten services, musical events and outreach distributions are scheduled through June. Upcoming events: - Friendship Baptist Church will celebrate its 105th anniversary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday during morning worship. - Grace Methodist Church will welcome Pastor Charles "Chuck" Campbell and his wife, Annette; a meet-and-greet is set for 9:30 a.m., Campbell will speak at 10:15 a.m., followed by the 11 a.m. worship service. - Grace AME Church will observe Women’s Day at 9:30 a.m. March 22 with Evangelist Connie Weaver as the speaker; the theme is "Bloom Where You Are Planted." - St. Patrick Church in Hubbard will host a Lenten mission titled "Finding Hope - Reflections from the Wizard of Oz," nightly Sunday to Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., presented by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero. - Pleasant Valley Church will host The Story Tour with the Allan Scott Band at 6:30 p.m. March 21; the report included advance and door ticket prices and group rates. - Trinity Lutheran Church will offer a maternity closet distribution 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday with diapers, wipes and baby clothes available. Summary: These notices reflect ongoing local worship, pastoral transition and community support activities. Events are scheduled from this month through June and include Lenten programming, vocation and prayer nights, musical ministry and outreach distributions. Some items include contact, ticket or reservation details as reported.