NEW PASTOR: Girard First United Methodist Church has named the Rev. Jennifer Wellington as its new pastor. She was first ordained as a United Methodist clergywoman in 1996 and served churches on the westside of Cleveland until 2007. Wellington also has worked as a licensed social worker and public school educator. She is also the pastor of Niles First United Methodist Church.

PRAYER GATHERING: Flourish, a Mother’s Heart Praying for Our Prodigals, second annual prayer gathering will be Oct. 10 to 13 at Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, Hubbard. The weekend retreat will include hope, prayer and sisterhood. For information and registration, contact Rebecca at rebgentz@aolc.om

GOOD, BAD AND UGLY: “Dave Dravecky: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” will be at 7 p.m. Saturda

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