Parenting expert to speak
Dr. Mary Manz Simon will present a free parenting seminar, "Catch a Child Being Good," at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Galilee Lutheran Church, 4652 Mountain Road in Pasadena. The presentation is targeted specifically to parents with young children. A light lunch will be served and child care provided.
In order to ensure sufficient food and child care, RSVP to 410-255-8236.
Pancake supper
The Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer will host its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7606 Quarterfield Road in Glen Burnie. Supper includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, fruit and beverages. Cost is $5, $2.50 for children 6-10, and free for those 5 and younger. Proceeds to benefit the North County Emergency Outreach Network, with matching funds from Thrivent Financial.
For tickets and more information, call 410-766-8778.
Bible study
Greater Crofton Reformed Orthodox Presbyterian Church holds a weekly study class focusing on 2 Corinthians at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Cross Roads School House, 1358 Millersville Road, Millersville. The Rev. Jerry Taylor leads the class. All are welcome. For information, email Dave Eden at edendw@aol.com or visit the church's Facebook page.
New pastor
The Rev. James Bishop Sr. has been appointed to Asbury Town Neck United Methodist Church, 429 Asbury Drive in Severna Park. For the past eight years, he has served as pastor of Goshen United Methodist Church in Gaithersburg. Worship services are at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sundays. All are welcome.