Beth El Congregation will host a celebration of Israeli art from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 18 in the synagogue’s auditorium, 464 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron.The display will include more than 300 pieces of framed and unframed art. Items for sale include original oils, watercolors, woodcuts, etchings and limited-edition hand-woven tapestries, hand-printed signed lithographs and serigraphs. Several pieces from the Safrai Fine Art Gallery, an art proprietor in Jerusalem, will also be on display. Prices range from $80 to $4,000.Special activities, including a scavenger hunt and art education classes, will be offered for children from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will receive coupons worth $18 that can be used toward the purchase of artwork. Tickets for a lithograph raffle are $5 each. There is no entrance fee to the art show. For information, call 330-864-2105.In other religion news:EventsAurora Mennonite Church — 59 E. Mennonite Road. 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. Community dinner. Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, salad bar and dessert. $8.50, ages 4-12 $4.50, age 3 and under free. 330-562-8011.The Chapel, Green Campus — 1800 Raber Road. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Abundant Living 55+ Christian fellowship and dessert in the Atrium. Concert with Guy and Julie Hufstetler. Ages 55 and over welcome to attend. 330-315-5508.Church in Silver Lake — 2951 Kent Road. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Worship will commemorate the events of Sept. 11, 2001. On Sept. 18, Rally Sunday will welcome back Sunday School classes with a picnic after worship. 330-928-2991.First Church of God — 9016 N. Main St., Windham. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Youth yard sale. Clothes, bicycles, cribs, baby items, new toddler bed, baked goods, donations accepted for the youth. 330-326-2293.First United Methodist Church — 263 E. Mill St., Akron. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday. Swiss steak dinner, includes mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, coleslaw or apple sauce and cake or pie. $8, ages 13-18 $5, age 12 and under free. University of Akron students free with current ID. 330-376-8143.Friendship Apostolic Church of Christ — 332 Trigonia Drive, Akron. 11 a.m. Sunday. 50th homecoming service will be held. At 4 p.m., reunion choir musical service at St. Joseph’s Family Center. Dinner at 2 p.m.Grace United Church of Christ — 13275 Cleveland Ave., Lake Township. 9 a.m. Sunday. Rally Day celebration in the Family Activity Center to kick off the new Sunday School season with classes for all ages. Light breakfast and fun activities with the fall theme of “Extreme Makeover: Building Good Attitudes.” 330-699-3255.Grace United Methodist Church — 1720 Schneider St. NW, Plain Township. 10 a.m. Sunday. Celebration marking 50th anniversary of the church. Following a combined service, there will be a catered luncheon in the family life center. Several former pastors are expected to return and there will be special entertainment following the luncheon. Donation is $3 per person. 330-499-2330.McDonaldsville United Methodist Church — 7461 Wales Ave. NW, Jackson Township. 5-7 p.m. Friday. Swiss steak dinner. Complete meal with dessert and beverage. Carryout available. $7, age 12 and under $3.50, age 2 and under free. Benefits community outreach projects.Mount Zion Baptist Church — 527 Cuyahoga St., Akron. 4 p.m. Sunday. The church Ushers and Nurse’s Ministry will worship on Emphasis Day. 330-253-8642.Queen of Heaven Church — 1800 Steese Road, Green. A communal anointing of the sick will be given during Sept. 17-18 weekend masses. A vigil will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 and masses at 8:15-9 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon and 5-6 p.m. Sept. 18. 330-896-2586.Trinity Lutheran Church — 600 S. Water St., Kent. 4:30-7 p.m. Friday. September dinner includes spaghetti, salad, apple sauce, garlic bread, drink and dessert. $7, ages 4-11 $4, under age 4 free. Proceeds will benefit Hartville Migrant Ministries. 330-673-5446.Youngstown Diocesan Council of Catholic Women — at Frances Cabrini Hall, 734 Mill St., Conneaut. 9-11:30 a.m. Sept. 17. Meeting of the council board. No charge but reservations required. Call 330-834-0354.PerformancesFaith Family Church — 8200 Freedom Ave. NW, Jackson Township. 7 p.m. Oct. 14. The Love Revolution Tour with Israel Houghton & New Breed will perform. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 ages 12 and under, and $20 at the door. They can be purchased at Faith Family Bookstore, Berean Christian Bookstore or online www.myfaithfamily.com. Hope United Methodist Church — 2650 Cory Ave., Akron. 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18. Steven Mosley’s Chosen Garment, the whole Bible in one act, will be presented. Freewill offering. 330-753-2303.Manchester United Methodist Church — 5625 Manchester Road, New Franklin. 6-9:30 p.m. Friday. Gospel Bluegrass Jam takes place the third Friday of each month. Bring a covered dish to share for dinner at 7:30 p.m. Donations welcome. 330-882-4818.North Industry United Methodist Church — 155 Faircrest St. SW, Canton Township. 5 p.m. today. A Laurel and Hardy Dinner and Show, featuring look-alikes Dennis Moriarty and Dale Walter Sr. Homemade chicken dinner and show $16, show only $10. 330-484-3283.Speakers, classes, workshopsBethel Temple Assembly of God — 711 25th St. NW, Canton. 5 p.m. Sunday. First meeting of the ALPHA Course, an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith over 11 weeks. Learning in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Light refreshments. 330-454-3058.The Chapel — 135 Fir Hill, Akron. 7 p.m. each Thursday for seven weeks. Divorce Recovery Workshop for those learning to cope with divorce. Registration fee $35. Child care available for up to age 12. Register by calling 330-376-6400, ext. 5501.Crosspoint Alliance Church — 855 Rothrock Road, Copley Township. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday. First session of Seeking the Truth, a women’s community Bible study, offered every other Monday. Other women’s studies will be Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed every Wednesday; Digging for Diamonds in Luke, Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings; Mom Wise, Thursday mornings and Your Divine Design, Thursday mornings. Open to all church affiliations. 330-666-1693.St. Hilary Catholic Parish — 2750 W. Market St., Fairlawn. 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19. First session of Financial Peace University, a 13-week course on DVD that teaches families and individuals common-sense principles of how to manage debt and save for the future. Classes are every Monday through Dec. 12. For more information, contact Jim Bennett at 330-715-4633 or jnbenn1@yahoo.com.St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church — 1460 State St., Lake Township. 11:45 a.m. A one-hour workshop on preventing child abuse titled Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse will be held in the social hall. It will be conducted by Mary Mick, an instructor specializing in early childhood education at Stark State College. No cost, all interested persons invited. To register, call 330-877-2676 or email 
stjacobslutheran@neo.rr.com.9/11 special services Betty Jane Community Learning Center — 444 Darrow Road, Akron, 10 a.m. Sunday. Community Remembrance Service: 10 Years Later. Keynote speaker will be Nicole Curet, New York City resident and survivor. Participating are New Horizons Christian Church, Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church, Emmanuel United Church of Christ and Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church.Cornerstone Community Church — 5344 Fishcreek Road, Stow. 10 a.m. Sunday. The Chancel Players from Malone University will be giving the morning message in a series of drama sketches. The Rev. Dan Page will deliver a brief message focusing on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001. 330-686-0722.Faith United Methodist Church — 1235 Tallmadge Road, Brimfield Township. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Worship service to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Local police and fire departments will be honored along with military active duty and veterans. Chicken and corn roast open to all. 330-677-6516.First Baptist Church of Medina — 3646 Medina Road, Medina Township. 10 a.m. Sunday. A service will be held to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Area firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, members of the military and others who serve the community will be invited as honored guests and served a free lunch. Chatham Township Fire Chief Byron Fike will bring one of his fire trucks for display. 330-725-5853.First Christian Church (Disciples) — 2690 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 6:30-8 p.m. Friday. A dinner and inspirational message, Grace and Glory: How Can We Ever Understand 9/11?, will be given by the Rev. John Kitchen, a local pastor and author, at Cathedral Buffet. Dinner buffet is $9.99 and there will be a separate, reserved room for the event. Kitchen has been pastor of the Stow Alliance Fellowship since 2001. Pre-register by calling 330-929-4098.Temple Israel — 133 Merriman Road, Akron. 6 p.m. Sunday. The West Akron Ministerial Association invites the public to attend its remembrance service for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Scott McKinney, local resident and American Red Cross disaster volunteer, will reflect on his experiences at Ground Zero. 330-762-8617.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