CrossRoads Church’s Pizza & Punchlines goes virtual

Once again, CrossRoads Church at Westfield will hold its popular annual comedy night. Pizza & Punchlines – Zoom Edition is a FREE family-friendly event that will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 and will take place on Zoom and can be viewed from your home. Featuring top-notch comedians, the show will be virtual this year.

Please register to get your event Zoom link that will allow you to see the show on the night of the event. Each family or viewing group only needs one link for the show. Register at ForOurNeighbor.Life or at this link.

This year’s lineup of comedians features nationally-known comics Jeff Allen, Rhonda Corey, Rick Roberts, Daren Streblow, Jason Earls and Ross Bennett. Attendees are in for a real treat with this fast-paced fun event.

Now in its fifth year, Pizza & Punchlines is a free annual event for the local community produced and funded by CrossRoads Church at Westfield. In non-COVID times, it is an in-person event with free pizza and an amazing night of fun. However, this year, you get the pizza and CrossRoads Church will bring the laughs.

CrossRoads Church at Westfield, led by Pastor Eric Lohe, exists “For Our Neighbor.” This is an effort of the church to engage local neighbors to meet, know, enjoy, and serve those in their community.

If you would like to find out more about CrossRoads Church or if you would like to help serve local neighbors, check out ForOurNeighbor.Life or email forourneighborinfo@gmail.com.

This year, Greeks Pizzeria, 231 Park St., Westfield, is offering a 15 percent discount the night of the event. Call (317) 804-7777 to place an order. Thanks to owners Curt and Jen Whitesell.

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The Comedy Lineup

Jeff Allen – Jeff’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more.

Rik Roberts – Rik Roberts is a Nashville, Tenn.-based comedian and speaker who focuses on providing 100 percent clean comedy, noting that there are enough real-life situations that everyone can laugh at without going “below the belt.”

Daren Streblow – Daren’s unique style of observational stand-up comedy has been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people throughout the United States and around the world since he first stepped on the stage in 1995.

Jason Earls – Jason joins Pizzas & Punchlines for the first time with his highly energetic, animated, and insightful comedic style. It is said that Jason is “an innovative breath of fresh air.” In addition to comedy, Jason is passionate about presenting the gospel in a relevant and exciting way.

Rhonda Corey – Rhonda appeared live at Pizzas & Punchlines two years ago and is a crowd favorite. Her wit and charm are captivating, and attendees are fortunate to get to spend an evening with her again.

Ross Bennett – Ross has arranged and hosted Pizzas & Punchlines for the past four years and will serve as host for this event. He made it big after he was on the Late Show with David Letterman. Ross is a member of the CrossRoads congregation.

The lineup is subject to change depending on the COVID status of the comedians.