Scott Hahn, a professor of theology and scripture at Franciscan University of Steubenville, will speak at St. Hilary Parish Oct. 19.Hahn, a teacher and author, has spoken nationally and internationally on a variety of topics related to scripture and the Catholic faith. He is the founder and director of the Steubenville-based St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, a nonprofit research and educational institute of Scripture study in the Catholic tradition.He received his undergraduate degree (with a triple concentration in theology, philosophy and economics) from Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He received his master of divinity from Massachusetts-based Gordon-Cornwell Theological Seminary and his doctorate in biblical theology from Marquette University. He has experience in youth and pastoral ministry in both the Protestant and Catholic churches.Hahn’s local presentation will focus on the relationship between the Bible and the mass and how upcoming changes to the liturgy in the Catholic Church will affect the worship experience. The talk is from 7 to 8:30 p.m.Tickets are $5 and are on sale now at St. Hilary, 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. For information, visit http://www.sthilarychurch.org or call 330-204-4308. In other religion news:EventsCatholic Diocese of Youngstown — Maronite Center, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown. 5:30 p.m. 14th annual Voice of Hope dinner. Hors d’oeuvres, open bar, auction and entertainment followed by a buffet dinner. Salvatore and Mary Louise Mormando of Holy Spirit Parish in Uniontown will receive a Voice of Hope award. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities emergency assistance. $75. Call Nikole Baringer at 330-744-8451 or visit http://www.ccdoy.org.Chapel in Marlboro — 8700 State Route 619, Marlboro Township. 10:15 a.m. Sept. 18. Dinosaur Day JAMboree. Grades K-5 of the entire community are invited. JAM (Jesus and Me) is the children’s ministry of the church. John Lookabaugh, a science teacher from Streetsboro, will discuss what the Bible has to say about dinosaurs. Call the Rev. Rob Cochran at 330-935-0132.Christ Is the Answer Ministries — 379 South St., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday Brother to Brother Revival services with Destry Brooks as speaker. All are welcome. 330-379-1869.Faith United Methodist Church — 1235 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield Township. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10. Swiss steak dinner. Includes mashed potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, applesauce, dessert and beverage. Adults $8, youth $4, age 5 and younger free. Carryout available.First Congregational Church — 47 Aurora St., Hudson. 1 p.m. Sept. 11. Communitywide gathering at Hudson’s Gazebo on the Green. Music, celebration and remembrance. Wear white shirts for a show of unity. Bring chairs and blankets. Program led by the Rev. Peter Wiley with choirs from the church and Hudson High School. In case of rain, it will be inside the church. 330-650-4048.First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Choir program for all ages begins. There are choirs for preschoolers, K-grade 1, grades 2-3 and 4-6. There are also bell choirs for grades 2-6 and teens. Also starting Wednesday is R.O.C.K. (Reality of Christ for Kids), a program for age 4 to grade 6. Call 330-923-5241.Good Shepherd Baptist Church — 853 Copley Road, Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. Celebrating the 33rd church anniversary. The Rev. Horace L. Drake will preach during morning service. At 4 p.m., the Rev. Shawnte D. Hardin, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, and his congregation will be guests. 330-434-3243.Greater Bethel Baptist Church — 404 S. Arlington St., Akron. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. 10th annual Jubilee Celebration. Free health screenings today, vendors, rib burnoff, cake walk. Special guests are Nation Harvest Ministries and Bishop Don Heath from Decatur, Ala., and Kingdom Come Ministries from Louisville, Ky. Choirs and soloists, food and children’s activities.Hill’s Temple First Born Church — 799 S. Arlington St., Akron. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Annual homecoming services. Includes musical program. On Sept. 11 at 11 a.m., the speaker for morning service will be the Rev. Ronald Law. Dinner following service. Call Lisa Duncan at 234-788-1866.New St. George Fellowship Centre — 3204 Ridgewood Road, Copley Township. 6 p.m. Sept. 24. September Sensation reverse raffle and silent auction. For parishioners, families and friends of Visitation of Mary Parish (formerly Annunciation and St. John parishes). Grand prize $2,000, grab bags, bingo. $60, $90 and $120 donations include open bar and dinner. Call 330-535-4141.Our Lady of the Elms Chapel — 1230 W. Market St., Akron. 7 p.m. Thursday. Taize Prayer. Simple and meditative, an evening of contemplative prayer in the style of Taize is intended to promote serenity in all who participate. All are welcome. 330-869-5698. Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. 9 to 10 a.m. Monday. Labor Day Mass in the pavilion, weather permitting. Doughnut social will follow. 330-896-2345.St. Vincent Church — 164 W. Market St., Akron. 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, 3 to 11 p.m. Sept. 10. Festival to celebrate church’s 175th anniversary on the parish grounds. Open to the public, free admission. Food, games, dessert contest, beverages and live music. 330-535-3135.PerformancesAkron Free Will Baptist Church — 1802 Eastwood Ave., Akron. 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Featured artist is Hissong from Nashville, Tenn. Host group is Down Home Gospel Quartet along with church talent. Freewill offering. 330-256-3114.Grace Baptist Church — 3289 Laurel Road, Brunswick. 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday. Lorne Matthews, international concert pianist, will present music and ministry at 10 a.m. Formerly with The Cathedrals and The McDuff Brothers, Matthews will be accompanied musically by his wife, Jimmie Ruth. 330-225-4366.Speakers, classes, workshopsAkron Church of God — 301 S. West St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. First session of Financial Peace University, a 13-week course on DVD that teaches families and individuals common-sense principles of how to free themselves of debt and build lasting wealth. Call Jim Steen at 574-893-4121.Fairlawn West United Church of Christ — 2095 W. Market St., Akron. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13-14. The Rev. William Meninger will present presentations on Christian Transformation both nights. He will appear under the auspices of Contemplative Outreach Northeast Ohio. He will introduce the Enneagram as a spiritual tool. Freewill offering. 330-864-2179.First Baptist Church of Medina — 3646 Medina Road, Medina Township. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10. Living Proof Live simulcast event with Beth Moore, an author and speaker whose message will focus on cultivating a more intimate relationship with God. $15, includes lunch. Tickets available at http://www.firstmedina.org or call 330-725-5853.First United Methodist Church — 245 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls. Noon Thursday. Going Strong, a group of active retired people, will have a covered dish luncheon in Wesley Hall. At 1 p.m., attorney Jack Alpern will speak on Your Legacy: Is It a Blessing or a Curse? The multimedia talk will focus on estate planning and what legal documents are necessary. 330-923-5241.Grace Church — 754 Ghent Road, Fairlawn. 8:45 a.m. Sept. 11. First session of Financial Peace University. Call Steve Catalano at 330-666-8341.Kenmore Community Church of the Nazarene — 2025 12th St. SW, Akron. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12. First session of Financial Peace University. Call Gary Kinney at 330-745-7720.Malone University — Johnson Center for Worship and the Fine Arts, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10. Between a Rock and a Grace Place, a conference for women, will feature author Carol Kent and recording artist Lisa Troyer. $25, includes meals and materials. To register, call 330-471-8240 or visit http://www.malone.edu/
womenconference.Otterbein United Methodist Church — 6025 Shepler Church Ave. SW, Bethlehem Township. 8 a.m. Sept. 11 and 6 p.m. Sept. 14. First session of Financial Peace University. Call Tammy Selby at 330-484-2776.The deadline for Religion Notes is noon Tuesday. Items must be in writing. Please fax information to 330-996-3033, email it to religion@thebeaconjournal.com or send it to Religion, Akron Beacon Journal, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron OH 44309