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Endowment fund established for Escape Community Ministries

PARKERSBURG – The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has established a new endowment fund benefiting Escape Community Ministries, a local faith-based nonprofit that primarily serves middle and high school students. The Escape Community Ministries Endowment Fund will be a permanent financial resource to support the organization as it works to provide a safe space in the community for youth to gather, connect and worship, according to a release from the foundation. Escape Community Ministries became an independent, nonprofit organization in 2025 and has since expanded its outreach ...

Annual German Fest returns to First Lutheran Church Oct. 3

PARKERSBURG – The annual German Fest at First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 1701 19th St. The traditional German bratwurst meal will include warm German potato salad, grilled brats and buns, ...

First Christian celebrating building anniversary

PARKERSBURG – The First Christian Church is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the building on Washington Avenue in Parkersburg from noon-4 p.m. Saturday. The celebration will include entertainment from the local performer Moon King, tours of the church and alpacas from the Alpaca Run ...

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* First Christian Church Open House First Christian Church will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its building with an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the church, 1400 Washington Ave., Parkersburg. The afternoon will include music, kids’ activities, an old-fashioned ice cream social for the public, display of vintage cars of the era, alpacas, tours of the church and more.

Mineral Wells church holding back-to-school prayer walk

MINERAL WELLS – A community back-to-school prayer walk will be held at the walking trail at Mineral Wells School at 7 p.m. Sunday. The informal gathering is organized by Mineral Wells Baptist Church.

‘Never Too Old to Learn’ program at First UMC

PARKERSBURG - First United Methodist Church at 1001 Juliana St., is offering older adults a program called “You’re Never Too Old to Learn,” which encourages them to broaden their knowledge and explore creative abilities without spending a lot of money. The program will follow a free ...