Following Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s announcement of a five-step plan to reopening the state, churches are faced with a decision on how — and when — to reopen.

LEESBURG — The Leesburg Candelaria and town Christmas party will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, in the old Leesburg firehouse/clerk treasurer’s office on the corner of Pearl and Van Buren streets. Volunteers come together to create more than 1,000 luminarias — small paper lanterns —  to line the streets and …read more.

  WARSAW — For those looking for something to do leading up to and on Halloween, InkFreeNews has assembled the following list. The aggregated list of Halloween-related events happening in Kosciusko County leading up to Oct. 31. More information is available by following each link to their respective articles on InkFreeNews. Amazing Haunted House at …read more.

  MILFORD — Area libraries, city departments, churches and civic organizations will provide a wide variety of Halloween and fall harvest activities for kids and families. The communities of Syracuse, North Webster and Milford have all announced their official trick-or-treat hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Other events: Friday, Oct. 25 …read more.

LEESBURG — Clunette United Methodist Church will host its annual Trunk or Treat and Fall Party from 6:30-8 p.m.  Wednesday, Oct. 30. Children are encouraged to come dressed in costume to collect treats from the trunks and truck beds around the church parking lot, and then stick around for lots of Fall-themed fun. Included will be …read more.

LEESBURG — Clunette United Methodist Church will host “Bethlehem Morning,” its annual Christmas choir cantata, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The public is invited to prepare their hearts for the celebration of the coming of the Christ Child. Refreshments will follow the performance. Clunette United Methodist Church is located about 4 miles west of …read more.

LEESBURG — Husband, father, pastor of two churches, artist, songwriter, musician and singer, Leesburg resident Mike Beezley is always on the go. Beezley is the “Beez” half of the acoustic duo, Beez and the Rocker. They perform at local venues, providing a unique blend of rock and roll on covers and original songs. “The Rocker,” …read more.

Clunette and Aldersgate United Methodist churches will provide sack lunches for harvest truckers driving across the Clunette Elevator weighing scales from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. “The joint effort is to give thanks to God for this year’s harvest and for all the farmers who have worked long hours to bring in …read more.

  Clunette United Methodist Church, 4227N 600W, Leesburg, will host an early Trunk or Treat from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. Kids of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and collect some treats from the trunks and truck beds lining the church parking lot, then hang out with …read more.

Clunette United Methodist Church will host a homemade ice cream social from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. The social will also feature homemade pies and other desserts, beverages and more. Free will donations will be accepted. Clunette United Methodist is located at 4227W 600N, Leesburg, about 4 miles west of SR 15. …read more.

  LEESBURG — The brick streets of historic downtown Leesburg were illuminated by 1,300 paper lanterns from 6 to 9 p.m.,  Saturday, Dec. 10  as the town held its annual Candelaria and Christmas Party. Santa Claus made an appearance as well, greeting families and receiving Christmas wishes in the old Town Hall after making the rounds …read more.

CLUNETTE — Clunette United Methodist Church welcomes all to its annual homemade ice cream social, set for 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Featured will be homemade ice cream, homemade pie and other desserts, beverages and more for a freewill donation. Clunette UMC is about 4 miles west of SR 15 on CR 600N. For more information, visit ClunetteChurch.org or “like” the church’s Facebook page.

[weaver_youtube WMI9_ZZAjXk rel=0]   WARSAW — A few sprinkles didn’t dampen the spirit of those attending the First Friday events tonight, Friday, April 1, downtown Warsaw. A handful of churches came out to offer food such as nachos and cheese, hot chocolate, lemonade, hand out literature, sell T-shirts, and offer books such as the Sesquicentennial …read more.

WARSAW — Getting Back To Our Roots is the focus for the April 1 First Friday event, as part of the Decades of Change theme. The evening will center around the years from 1800 to 1900, from 5-9 p.m. downtown Warsaw. The Circuit, a praise team band from Clunette United Methodist Church, will provide old …read more.

CLUNETTE — Clunette United Methodist Church has several gatherings during Holy Week and Easter available for attendance. The Clunette UMC Choir will present its annual Easter cantata titled, “It Is Finished,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, with refreshments following. Then at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, kids of all ages are invited for the …read more.

CLUNETTE — Robert Rogers, author, will share his message, “Picking Up The Pieces,” Sunday, Jan. 3, at Clunette United Methodist Church. Rogers is the author of “Into The Deep: One Man’s Story Of How Tragedy Took His Family But Could Not Take His Faith.” He will share his musical talent as well and will have …read more.

CLUNETTE — Clunette United Methodist Church welcomes all to its annual Harvest Supper and Auction on Sunday, Nov. 22. Supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. and auction at 5:30 p.m.

CLUNETTE — Clunette United Methodist Church welcomes all kids and families to their annual Truck/Trunk Or Treat 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28.  Kids are invited to come out dressed in costume to receive goodies from the many truck beds and car trunks along the parking lot of the church! Kids are also invited to stick around and take part in Soul Searchers …read more.

LEESBURG — Clunette United Methodist Church welcomes all to their annual homemade ice cream social from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. Featured will be homemade ice cream, sloppy joes, hot dogs, home made pie, beverages and more for a free will donation.

By MIKE BEEZLEY Clunette United Methodist Church Clunette United Methodist Church invites you to join us for several gatherings during Holy Week and Easter. Performance starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29, for the annual Easter cantata titled “In the Presence of Jehovah” and refreshments will follow. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, we will …read more.

[weaver_youtube EGdYSpRWn2Q rel=0] The town of Leesburg was alight Saturday evening with both the soft glow of luminaries and Christmas-time merriment. Men and women both young and old attended the annual Leesburg Candeleria. According to event organizer Christina Archer, this is the fifth consecutive year that Leesburg has featured the Candeleria after the event took an …read more.

The following churches have holiday services and other activities scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 14: Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington, Syracuse. 2 p.m. The public is invited to join the Amazing Sounds, Calvary chancel choir, praise team and other church members for caroling in the community. The carolers will return to the church for …read more.

Clunette United Methodist Church invites the community to celebrate 125 years of ministry on Saturday, Aug. 23, and Sunday, Aug. 24. The celebration begins Saturday at 2 p.m. with games and fun for the whole family, including a bounce house, corn hole tournament and more. Food will be served from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a …read more.

Come prepare for the Resurrection of Jesus beginning this Sunday, April 13, at 7 p.m. The Clunette UMC Choir will present their Easter Cantata titled, “The Day He Wore My Crown.” Refreshments and fellowship will follow the performance. On Easter Sunday, April 20, the celebration begins with an early morning Sunrise Service of Light at …read more.

Clunette United Methodist Church invites all as they present their annual Christmas music cantata at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The presentation is titled, “Bethlehem Morning.” Refreshments and fellowship will follow the performance. All are also invited to the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. on Dec. 24. Clunette United Methodist Church is located …read more.