Church transitions as pastor prepares to retire
The Rev. Dave Claassen is one of Toledo’s longest-serving pastors. But after 37-and-a-half years leading Mayfair-Plymouth Congregational Christian Church, he’s getting ready to retire.
“I...
CedarCreek pastor diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
Lee Powell, senior pastor of CedarCreek Church, announced to his congregation that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
“Many of you are aware that...
CedarCreek Church hosts ‘Mother of All Baptisms’
At first Andy Shasser only went to church because his girlfriend invited him. It took a breakup two years later to finally bring him...
CedarCreek Church, UT offer free medical clinic
“Two years ago, they said I died,” Barbara Huntley said with a sigh, looking frustrated but very much alive. Her brush with death had...
Islamic Center celebrates reopening after arson
Nearly 15 months after an Indiana man set fire to the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, members of the mosque will celebrate a “Grand...
