A workshop to help Christians explore how to live out God’s compassion will be at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 31 at St. Hilary Parish, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn.The workshop will be led by Jack Jezreel, founder and executive director of JustFaith Ministries in Louisville, Ky. Jezreel established the ministry in 1989 to help foster commitment to social justice. He subsequently developed a curriculum designed to help people recognize their connection to humanity and to empower them to respond to the needs of others.The workshop, sponsored by the Catholic Commission of Summit County, aims to give people an opportunity to explore the relationship between spirituality and social justice. The local commission, which is part of Cleveland Catholic Charities, hopes the workshop will lead to the organization of ecumenical groups committed to helping the marginalized.A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. and the program starts at 6:30 p.m. The program is free. Registration deadline is Aug. 24. For information, call 330-535-2787.In other religion news: EventsArlington Memorial Baptist Church — 2330 E. Market St., Akron. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Re-Energize, a program for senior adults in the region, will take place. It is also sponsored by Goss Memorial Church and Grace Church. $10 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Gospel music by Keyboards for the King, and talks by the Rev. Bob Combs of Grace Church and the Rev. Kevin Burkholder of Goss Memorial. 330-733-8311.The Chapel, Green Campus — 1800 Raber Road, Green. 10 a.m. Aug. 19. Abundant Living 55+ Christian fellowship and lunch following program in the Atrium. Speaker is Mike Gmetro, director of Beulah Beach Bible Institute. Music by Trinity Winds. Adults 55 or older are welcome to attend. 330-315-5508.Christ Is the Answer Ministries — 379 E. South St., Akron. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13. Car wash and flea market. Space rental for flea market $20. 330-376-1869.Dominican Sisters of Peace — 1230 W. Market St., Akron. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Associates Information Night will be held at the
Motherhouse. All those who wish to learn about being an associate are welcome to attend. 330-836-4908.Faith Fellowship Church — 4872 Darrow Road, Stow. 4:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13. Family Fun Night will feature games from the TV show Minute to Win It for the first 50 children to sign up. Free hot dogs, chips and drinks. At 6:30 p.m., there will be an outdoor concert featuring singer Jerry Garcia. Freewill offering. In case of bad weather, all activities will be moved inside. 330-650-3744.First Friends Church — 5455 Market Ave N., Plain Township. 8 p.m. Aug. 19 through morning of Aug. 20. Shack-a-Thon will be held to increase awareness of homelessness in Canton and raise money for Refuge of Hope Ministries. Participants will spend one night on church grounds sleeping in a cardboard box. To attend, they must each raise a minimum of $10 with a goal of $50. Children in fifth grade or younger must attend with families, and those younger than first grade are discouraged from participating. For information or to register, visit http://www.hopeshack.com or call 330-966-2800.Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church — 1690 Hillside Terrace, Akron. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Quarter Picnic, with hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, chips and pop. 25 cents per item. Outdoor games and music. Greentown Church of the Nazarene — 10031 Cleveland Ave. NW, Lake Township. 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13. Community Pig Roast. Free to the entire community. Games, fun and fellowship. 330-499-3004.Mount Haven Baptist Church — 545 Noble Ave., Akron. 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Annual Women’s Day praise and worship service. Speaker will be the Rev. Josephine Wilson from the House of the Lord. 330-253-2923.Peoples Baptist Church — 525 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Pastor’s Anniversary Service for the Rev. Darrick D. Willis Sr., marking three years as senior pastor. Guest speaker is the Rev. Reginald Willis of Philemon Baptist Church in Cleveland.St. Paul Catholic Church — 1580 Brown St., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday. Fifth annual Mass in honor of those serving in the nursing profession, for all nurses, their families and the entire community. The Peace Together Choir will perform. The Rev. Neil Kookoothe is the celebrant. 330-724-1263.St. Sebastian Church — 476 Mull Ave., Akron. Noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 14. Knights of Columbus Charity Cruise Car Show in the brick parking lot at South Hawkins and Elmdale avenues. All cars, bikes, trailers, trucks and tricycles are welcome. Register with two cans of nonperishable canned goods to benefit Good Samaritan Hunger Center. Door prizes and raffles. Food, beverages and music. Call Terry Johnson at 330-800-7247 or contact mjcanale@neo.rr.com to register.Summit Lake Community Center — 380 W. Crosier St., Akron. Noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 13. Ninth annual Summit Lake Festival. Free food, entertainment and activities.PerformancesMount Olive Baptist Church — 1180 Slosson St., Akron. 5 p.m. Sunday. The Gospel Train, with Paul and Susie Finney. Featured guests include Shirley Cox and the Unity Singers, Mamie Brown, Brandon Hollis, Brotherhood Gospel Singers of Ravenna and the Antioch Male Chorus of Canton. Call Susie Finney at 330-338-3466.Springfield Baptist Church — 1920 Krumroy Road, Springfield Township. Christian concert featuring the Fishermen Quartet. Freewill offering. An ice cream social will follow the outdoor concert. In case of rain, the event will be indoors.Speakers and workshopsAkron-Canton Shambhala Center — 2401 Whipple Ave. NW, Jackson Township. 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13-14. Meditation weekend at the Canton satellite center, The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I. Friday night talk is open to the public. Cost for weekend is $125, which includes breakfast and lunch. To register, visit http://www.akron.shambhala.org.East Chippewa Church of the Brethren — 7202 Chippewa Road, Green Township. The after-school program ECHO (East Chippewa Helping Out) will begin its second year to help working parents and assist children with schoolwork and other meaningful activities. For students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the Green Local and Orrville City School districts, 2:40 to 6 p.m. daily, $20 registration fee, $30 per week. Call 330-669-3262 weekday mornings.GodQuest — Christian Silent Retreat, Oct. 14-16, at Spruce Hill Inn and Cottages in Mansfield. Deadline for registration is Aug. 23. Program includes group worship and spiritual direction. $225, includes two nights/two days, private room with four meals. Retreats for men and women will be held at the same time but separately at the same location. Call 315-549-3016 or email info@godquest.com.Support groupsThe Chapel — 135 Fir Hill, Akron. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Parents of Prodigals, a support group for parents of teen and adult prodigal children, will meet in the Great Commission Room. Debbie and Dave Fleming will speak on Serenity Through the Storm. Open to everyone. 330-620-5668.Vacation Bible SchoolsCalvary Temple — 3045 Al-
brecht Ave., Akron. 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Vacation Bible School for ages 5-12 with theme of Son Surf Beach Bash. Call 330-733-1335 or 330-628-5753.Green Valley United Methodist Church — 620 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Green. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Son Surf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School for ages 3-11. Free. Bible lessons, games, crafts and snacks. 330-896-4357.Our Lady of Peace — 1001 39th St. NW, Canton. Summer programs for children will be held the next two weeks at the Center for Early Learning. For ages 2› to 6, $75 per week. Twice as Nice, 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, will teach children about recycling by exploring the origin of everyday items and what they can become. “Fun and Fantasy,” 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 15-19, focuses on fairy tales and what is real and what is imaginary. Space is limited. Call 330-492-4440 or email olopearlylearning@gmail.com.The deadline for Religion Notes is noon Tuesday. Items must be in writing. Please fax information to 330-996-3033, email it to religion@thebeaconjournal.com or send it to Religion, Akron Beacon Journal, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron OH 44309.