Church welcomes all to free youth event

The Jackson United Methodist Church, 68 Bennetts Mills Road, Jackson, will host a free event for all area teens in grades six through 12, June 9 from 3-8 p.m. Teens are invited to attend "Illuminating Immersion" and hang out with other teens, listen to live music, enjoy games and free food, and hear real-life stories of how God is working in people's lives. Featured artists are Grant Reitzel, Ken Perry and Paul Raucci. An offering will be collected, with the proceeds going toward the mission's 1,000 Wells project. The 1,000 Wells project is building 1,000 wells and clean water projects in 1,000 African communities. Details: (732) 928-8088 or visit the Web site www.jacksonumc.org.