By Rick Wolcott* For centuries, Christians around the world have observed the season of Lent through a devotional practice called "The Stations of the Cross." It began as an alternative for believers who could not make the pilgrimage to Jerusalem to walk the Via Dolorosa, which is Latin for “path of sorrows.” The Via Dolorosa [...]
The youth group from North Lima Calvary United Methodist Church (Mahoning Valley District) recently led the vespers/worship service at Copeland Oaks Retirement Community. “The worship service was a positive interconnectional and intergenerational opportunity for all involved,” said Jeff Pellin, youth coordinator for the district and a member of Calvary UMC. “The youth, along with those [...]
By Rick Wolcott* Each of us can point to someone in our life whom we look to for advice. This individual provides not only encouragement but also tells us the hard truth and sets us straight from time to time when we have strayed from the path. I was blessed to be present recently for [...]
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