■ St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church is offering a series of four community events, called Neighbor to Neighbor , this fall to encourage peace during the 2024 election season and love for those who may vote differently than you.
The first event focuses on the theme of love with a community party from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo.
Later programs focus on the themes learn and serve.
At 7 p.m. Oct. 8, New York Times columnist David Brooks will speak about his book How to Know a Person at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Tickets will go on sale in September.
The community is encouraged to make intentional acts of kindness in the week leading up to the Nov. 5 election, to encourage positivity, lower the temperature, and be good neighbors.
A final event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Glass City Metropark enrichment center to reflect on renewed visions of community and friendship.
For more information on the multifaith initiative, go to neighbor2neighbortoledo.com .
■ God’s House International Worship Center invites the community to attend an all-night prayer and fasting event on Friday night.
The time of prayer and fellowship will begin at 9 p.m. Friday and last until 7 a.m. Saturday. The church is located at 1342 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo. For more information, visit facebook.com/Godshousetoledo .
■ The Toledo Repair Cafe returns Saturday to the Reynolds Corners branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Volunteers will attempt free repairs on any broken item.
The Toledo Repair Cafe is a multifaith co-ministry started by the Park United Church of Christ and the Sylvania Baha’i Community to help neighbors and the environment. It runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4833 Dorr St., Toledo.
■ Area Seventh Day Adventist churches are hosting a Hope for Today free community event that runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 14. It’s an opportunity to grow in faith and learn how to handle challenges while staying hopeful and inspired.
Each session will include a free dinner and message by Pastor Ryan Day. There will also be music, giveaways, health screenings, and kids’ activities including a petting zoo and bounce house.
The program will take place at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 7270 Biniker Rd., Perrysburg. The events will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13, and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 and 14. There will be no session on Sept. 2 or 9.
For more information and registration, go to hopefortoday.info .
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