Kingdom Mime Worshiper Ministry is leading a day-long conference for creatives on Saturday.
"A Kingdom Move" is a creative arts gathering during which attendees can glorify God through art forms such as song, dance, mime, and flag. A day session, led by four instructors from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will be followed by a 6 p.m. worship service featuring movement and creative ministers.
Cost to attend the conference is $20 for adults or $15 for ages 17 and younger. Registration is required at bit.ly/46Vup8I.
It will be held at Canaan Manifested Word Church, 1333 Western Ave., Toledo.
Mime ministry rose to prominence in the 1990s and a number of ministers have a presence in the Toledo area. Ministers wear white makeup and gloves for performances that are meant to glorify God.
B’nai Israel leader to open photo exhibit
Ivor Lichterman, cantor and primary religious leader at Congregation B'nai Israel, opens his photographic exhibition, Synagogues of South Africa, with a reception at the Sylvania synagogue on Oct. 29.
Cantor Lichterman, who was raised in South Africa, will share a collection of his photographs of historical synagogues, taken on 35-millimeter film between the 1970s and 1990s. The exhibit is dedicated to his mother, Miriam Lichterman, who died in 2022.
The exhibit was housed at the South African Jewish Museum in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this year.
The exhibit's grand opening is at 7 p.m. Oct. 29. It will remain open to the Jewish community, by registration, for about two weeks. RSVPs for the reception should be made by Monday to kbrody@cbitoledo.com. Refreshments will be served.
B’nai Israel is located at 6525 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. For more information, go to Facebook.com/CBIsylvania.
West Toledo church offers TGIF community nights
Faith United Lutheran Church is launching a TGIF Food & Fun outreach program, beginning on Friday.
The community gatherings include a 6 p.m. dinner in the church hall, followed by a game and trivia night. They will be held on the last Friday of each month at 4543 Douglas Rd., Toledo.
All are welcome to join the free event. For more information, call the church at 419-473-1369.
Fall carnival in Maumee
Calvary Church is hosting its fall carnival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be candy, food trucks, face painting, pumpkin decorating, hayrides, and inflatables. Admission is $5 per family.
The church is located at 1360 Conant St., Maumee. Go to toledocalvary.org/events for details.
Halloweekend scares at CedarCreek
CedarCreek Church offers a spooktacular experience during its Halloweekend service times.
Activities will include Scary Stories from the Bible, a choose your own adventure in the auditorium, and trick-or-treating in the building.
For service times and locations, go to CedarCreek.tv/locations.
Annual Mass to pray for an end to abortion
The Diocese of Toledo will celebrate its annual Mass for Life on Saturday, followed by a Eucharistic procession. It’s organized by the Respect Life Ministry of Catholic Charities.
Bishop Daniel Thomas will celebrate the Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 4555 N. Haven Ave., Toledo.
Worshippers will then process to the Toledo Abortion Center, 1160 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo. They will pray in the parking lot across the street from the facility for an end to abortion.
The service comes during the 40 Days for Life campaign, which started Sept. 25. For more information, go to Facebook.com/ToledoRespectLife.
First Published October 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
