Religion Calendar

- 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 of the month at St. Peter Parish Center, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Contact Becky Brown from more information at 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 - Northern Ohio Evangelical Friends Church, 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 and 15 at 9300 West Ridge Road, Elyria. Call (440) 322-7344 for more 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 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. - Abbe Road Baptist Church "Junkyard Redemption" VBS, 6-8 p.m. July 13-17 at 670 Abbe Road, Elyria. Ages kindergarten through 8th grade. - A Fresh Wind Church Illumination Station VBS, July 13-17 at 45155 Telegraph Road, Elyria. Ages entering K to 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. - 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. - Lorain Salvation Army "Set Sail" VBS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2 at 2506 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Free program. For registration or more information, call (440) 244-1921. - Cross Community Church "Ocean Commontion" VBS, Aug. 6-9 at 525 N. Abbe Road, Elyria. Details to follow. To submit items for this listing, send to dponczocha@chroniclet.com.