Religion Calendar

- Our Lady of Queen Peace Quartermania basket raffle, doors open 5:30 p.m.; first basket raffle at 6 p.m., Sept. 26 at 708 Erie St., Grafton. Paddles are $20 in advance or $30 at the door; extra paddles are available at the door for $10 for those who purchased in advance. Snacks provided; food available for purchase; soft drinks and water free; cash bar. Other activities will include: 50/50 raffle; heads or tails; gift card balloon burst; silent auction. Bring your own quarters or quarters can also be obtained at the event. All proceeds will be used for mortgage reduction. - Pilgrim United Church of Christ rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3 at 523 E. Broad St., Elyria. There will be items in all rooms of the church including glassware, china, kitchen products, clothes, pictures, frames and more. Food will be available for purchase. - Fields United Methodist Church 36th annual craft show and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at 34077 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville. Breakfast and lunch concessions available. Admission is free. Table spots are open. Contact Jennifer Bachman at 440-227-8175 by Sept. 30 to register. - DivorceCare, 2-4 p.m. through Nov. 15 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 115 Central Drive, Amherst. This 13-week program provides practical tools for coping, biblical encouragement, and a community of people who truly understand the journey. Each session gently guides participants toward healing, hope, and renewed strength. Register at DivorceCare.org. - GriefShare is a faith-based support group offers support, comfort, and guidance through shared experiences. For more information or to register, visit www.griefshare.org or call the church 440-236-8282. Monday morning meetings, 10-11:30 a.m. through Nov. 23 at Christ Church, 23080 Royalton Road, Columbia Station. (no session on Labor Day). Monday evening meetings, 7-8:30 p.m. through Nov. 16 at Christ Church West Campus, Solid Rock Community Church, 680 North Abbe Road, Elyria. (no session on Labor Day). - 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. To submit items for this listing, send to dponczocha@chroniclet.com.