Religion Calendar

- LaPorte United Methodist Church rigatoni dinner, starting at 5:30 p.m. May 2 at 2071 Grafton Road, Elyria. The meal features rigatoni with sauce and meat, salad, rolls, homemade desserts, and beverages. Takeout available. A Chinese/silent auction will also be held during the event. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children younger than 10, and free for kids 2 and younger. Tickets may be purchased by calling the church office at 440-458 5717. All proceeds will support LaPorte UMC members traveling on a mission trip to Midwest Mission. - The Forge men's ministry, 8-9 a.m. Saturdays at A Fresh Wind, 45155 Telegraph Road, Elyria. Weekly men's Bible study where faith is sharpened and lives are transformed through meaningful discussions and practical insights from God's word. - Ladies Bible study, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at A Fresh Wind, 45155 Telegraph Road, Elyria. A welcoming space to connect, grow, and deepen your relationship with Christ. Explore God's word, share life's joys and challenges, and encourage one another in faith. - Women Answer Yes ministry and fellowship, 6:30-8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Lorain, 418 15th St., Lorain. Contact Becky Brown from more information: klutz4kids@aol.com. - Women Answer Yes ministry and fellowship, 6:30-8 p.m. every second Wednesday ot the month at St. Peter Parish Center, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Contact Becky Brown from more information: klutz4kids@aol.com. - St. Peter Parish Sunday Bible study, 10:15-11 a.m. every Sunday in the cafeteria of the St. Peter School, 3601 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. - Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church Bible study and prayer meeting, 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at 9457 Baumhart Road, Amherst. - Men's fellowship and Bible study, 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Lorain, 418 15th St., Lorain. Contact Bobby Chappo for more information at bcspirit01@gmail.com. - Spread the Word Ministries hygiene drive, 10 a.m. to noon every third Saturday of the month. Open to Lorain County residents. Identification is required; one per family. Vacation Bible School - Harvest Ridge Church "Emerald Crossings" VBS, 6-8 p.m. June 8-11 at 35600 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville. Age Pre-k (potty trained) through finishing 5th grade. Register at vbspro.events/p/emeraldcrossing. - St. Jude Church "Emerald Crossings" VBS, 9 a.m. to noon June 8-12 at 590 Poplar St., Elyria. Visit stjude.myanswers.com/emerald-crossing/register/ to register. - St. Joseph Catholic Church Avon Lake "Rainforest Falls" VBS, 8:30 a.m. to noon June 15-19 at 32929 Lake Road, Avon Lake. Ages Pre-K (age 3) through Grade 5. The fee is $75 per student, includes Rainforest Falls t-shirt. Registration deadline is May 15. Follow registration at stjosephavonlake.org/vbs. - Fields United Methodist Church "Rainforest Falls* VBS, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 15-18 at 34077 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville. Ages 3 year olds - 6th graders. Register online at fieldsumc.org/events by Sunday, June 7th or come to the church to sign-up. Contact the VBS Director/Church at 440-327-8753 ext. 5 or email fieldschristianed@gmail.com. - Camden Baptist Church "Emerald Crossings" VBS, 9 a.m. to noon June 15-19 at 17901 state Route 511, Wellington. Ages 4 to sixth grade. Register at camdenbaptist.com. - Northern Ohio Evangelical Friends Church, 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 and 24; July 1, 8 and 15 at 9300 West Ridge Road, Elyria. Call (440) 322-7344 for more information. - St. Peter Parish, Lorain "Rainforest Falls" VBS, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 22-26 at 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Ages Pre-K-3rd grade. Cost is $25 per child. Register here: https://vbspro.events/p/4467e9. - Hope Christian Church "Rainforest Falls" VBS, 6-8 p.m. June 22-26 at 32625 Detroit Road, Avon. Ages 3 through 6th grade. Cost is $25 per child. Register at hopechirtiamchurch.com/events. - House of Praise Church "Rainforest Falls" VBS, 6-8:30 p.m. June 24-26 at 4321 Elyria Ave., Lorain. Register at myvbs.org/vbs-2026-3779. - Community Congregational United Church of Christ "Rainforest Falls" VBS, 9 a.m. to noon July 13-17 at 379 S. Main St., South Amherst. Ages pre-k (potty trained) through sixth grade. Must register by June 1. Register at ccucc.breezechms.com/form/83172e5263776075876469. Contact office@theccucc.org for additional information. - Sugar Ridge Baptist Church "Emerald Crossings" VBS, 5:30-8 p.m. July 13-18 at 36000 Sugar Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. Visit myvbsorgsugarridgechurchvbs.myanswers.com/emerald-crossing/register/ for more information. - Grace Baptist Church "The Great Jungle Crossing" VBS, 6:30-8 p.m. July 27-30 at 719 Root Road, Lorain. Call 440-288-8159 for more information. - Grace Lutheran Church "Rainforest Falls" VBS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 6-9 at 9685 East River Road, Elyria. Ages 4-11. Register by June 1 for a free T-shirt. Register at gracelcelyria.org. - A Fresh Wind Church Illumination Station VBS, July 13-17 at 45155 Telegraph Road, Elyria. Ages entering K-sixth grade. Register at afreshwind.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3562312. - Cornerstone Bible Fellowship "Emerald Crossings" VBS, 6-8:30 p.m. July 27-31 at 36300 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. Visit cbfvbs.myanswers.com/emerald-crossing/register/ to register. To submit items for this listing, send to dponczocha@chroniclet.com.