Simple Gifts, two women who play 10 instruments, will perform at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 at New Life Episcopal Church, 13118 Church Ave. NW in Uniontown.The award-winning band, which features Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon, performs a variety of ethnic folk music, including Irish jigs, Klezmer music, Gypsy melodies and Balkan dance tunes. It uses an array of instruments, including violins, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, recorders, guitar, the bowed psaltery, baritone fiddle, banjolin, guitjo and doumbek.Hirshon and Littleton have performed as Simple Gifts since 1995. The group was established by Littleton in 1989 and has played in venues, including the Smithsonian, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Hershey Theatre, the Philadelphia Folk Festival and the Ontario Center for Performing Arts. Simple Gifts has recorded six albums, which include traditional music from Romania, Hungary, Russia, Bulgaria, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, France, Sweden, Denmark and American. The recordings also include original compositions by group members.The concert, which is free, is sponsored by a grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods or a monetary donation for the FISH food pantry of Lake Township and the Akron-Canton Foodbank. For more information, visit www.cometonewlife.org or call 330-699-3554.In other religion news:EventsApostolic Church of Barberton — 1717 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Coventry Township. 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Celebrating the church’s 61st anniversary service. Guest speaker is the Rev. Steve Warman of Auburn Hills, Mich. 330-745-5550.The Chapel in Marlboro — 8700 State Route 619, Marlboro Township. 10:15 a.m. Sunday. Dinosaur Day JAMboree for grades K-5. JAM (Jesus and Me) is the children’s ministry. John Lookabaugh, a science teacher from Streetsboro, will discuss what the Bible has to say about dinosaurs. 330-935-0132.Christ Is the Answer Ministries — 379 E. South St., Akron. 7 p.m. Friday. Praise Dance Concert featuring the Rev. Yvonne Brooks and W.O.W. (Women of Worship). 330-376-1869.Covenant Worship Center — 2535 Romig Road, Akron. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Rummage sale. Collectibles, clothing, toys, housewares and more.First Presbyterian Church of Barberton — 636 Park Ave. W, Barberton. 5-7 p.m. Sunday. FunFest. Food and music. Pony rides for children, basketball, table tennis, cornhole and more. 330-745-2162.First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Fundraiser all day Monday at Bob Evans restaurant, 3489 Hudson Drive, Stow. Pick up a flier at the church and present at the time of payment of your bill and the church will earn 15 percent of the amount of the bill that will go to various mission projects. Also, from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 24, there will be a book sale at the church. New and used books, CDs, DVDs and puzzles. Profits will also benefit mission projects. 330-923-5241.Galilee Baptist Church — 70 W. Huston St., Barberton. 5 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Emmett Lee will be installed as the new pastor. Guest speaker will be the Rev. William V. Green of Nashville, Tenn.House of Prayer for All People — 69 Balch St., Akron. 6-8 p.m. Friday. Joy Night. For more information, call the Rev. Sandra Walters at 330-208-2277 or the Rev. Gloria Twitty at 330-983-3606.Mount Haven Baptist Church — 545 Noble Ave., Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. Annual Family and Friends Day. Speaker will be the Rev. X.O. Roby. Refreshments served. 330-253-2923.New Exodus Christian Fellowship — 782 S. Arlington St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Ushers First Anniversary.Providence Baptist Church — 458 Madison Ave., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. 90th Church Anniversary and Homecoming. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Alton Merrill of New Jerusalem Fellowship Center in Warren. 330-253-3932.St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church — 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley Township. 1 p.m. Sunday. Annual picnic. Food, music, fun games for kids and fellowship. 330-666-7116.Sancta Clara Monastery — 4300 Market Ave. N, Plain Township. 3 p.m. Oct. 2. The Eucharistic Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will hold a Transitus Service to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Assisi. Afterward, there will be a gathering at the Hometown Buffet, 4758 Everhard Road NW, Jackson Township, For more information, contact Elizabeth Francis at 330-297-5647 or Phyllis Tuscan at 330-494-7846.Second Baptist Church of Medina — 451 Bronson St., Medina. 4 p.m. Sunday. 100 Women in Red program. Speakers include Carolyn Sadler of United Church of Christ Congregational, the Rev. Senesa Peterson of Fellowship Baptist Church, Barb Milioni of First Baptist Church of Medina and Mary Springer of Second Baptist Church.Zion Apostolic Faith Church — 10 W. Tallmadge Ave., Akron. 5 p.m. Sept. 25. Christian Women of Zion celebrate their 46th Annual Women’s Day. Speaker will be Evangelist Beverly Green from Cleveland. 330-253-3650.PerformancesAnitoch Baptist Church — 670 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. Adult Choir Anniversary Celebration. Esterline Jones and Brian Burney will play various piano selections. Saxophone, percussion and violin players are also on the program. Freewill offering. 330-762-3469.Grace United Methodist Church — 1720 Schneider St. NW, Plain Township. 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Hope Through Hilarity concert. Scott Davis, a comedian and singer who has performed on national television and in many foreign countries, will entertain. 330-499-2330.Springfield Baptist Church — 1920 Krumroy Road, Springfield Township. 7 p.m. Sunday. Christian concert featuring Mercy River Quartet. Freewill offering.Speakers, classes, workshopsChrist Community Chapel — 750 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Second annual Ministry Impact Day. Keynote speaker will be Jason Carthen, former professional football player with the New England Patriots. He has worked with the NFL Players Association and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Other session topics include generational poverty, homelessness, jail/prison re-entry and special pastors forum. Registration is $25. Call 330-603-0197 or visit www.bhcministry.org.Crown Point Ecology Center — 3220 Ira Road, Bath Township. 7 tonight. Elaina Hegel, an environmental and Christian education specialist from Global Ministries, will present an ecumenical program, Faces of Resilience, in Crown Point’s Century Barn. It is a montage of stories and photographs about the Chilean people as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of last year’s tragic earthquake. At 6:30 p.m., there will be a Labyrinth Walk. Tables are available for those who wish to arrive earlier and picnic. 330-668-8992.Firestone Park Presbyterian Church — 275 S. Firestone Blvd., Akron. 6:35 p.m. Wednesday. First session of Fall Evening Bible Study on the Ten Commandments, a seven-week study on consecutive Wednesdays (except Oct. 5 and Nov. 2). 330-724-2740.First Christian Church — 6900 Market Ave. N., Plain Township. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 16. Dr. John David Geib, dean of the Logos Institute of Canton will teach Part 1 of a three-part course on the book of Revelation. Call 330-456-2600, ext. 2030, for more information or to preregister.Heritage Baptist Church — 77 Saxe Road, Brimfield Township. 7 p.m. Sunday. Our Bible’s Heritage Conference: Celebrating the 1611 King James Bible. Special guest speaker will be the Rev. Al Lacy, an evangelist who has preached in the United States and 28 foreign countries. Old-fashioned gospel singing by the J5 Trio and Lilies of the Valley. 330-628-9559.Total Health and Wellness Center — 2401 Whipple Ave. NW, Plain Township. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. First class of a five-week course, Meditation in Everyday Life, which explores how mindfulness and awareness meditation practice can impact daily life in positive ways. For more information, visit www.akron.shambhala.org.Word of Faith Ministries Inc. — 454 S. Arlington St., Akron. Wednesday through Sept. 25. Harvest Crusade services. Guest speakers are: Eric Meadows of New Life Gospel in Elyria, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday; Harold Hightower, 7:30 p.m. Thursday; the Rev. Jerry Cloyd, 7:30 p.m. Friday; and Bishop Daniel J. Florence, 11:30 a.m. and Ron Roy of Kingdom Come Ministries in Cleveland at 4 p.m., both Sept. 25. 234-200-9180.Support GroupsThe Chapel — 135 Fir Hill, Akron. 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Parents of Prodigals, a support group for parents of troubled teens and adults, will meet in the Great Commission Room. Guest speaker will be Dr. Mark Mathews whose topic is The Journey Home, a transition in family relationships. Free. 330-620-5668.The deadline for Religion Notes is noon Tuesday. 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