WESTFIELD — A moment of over-indulgence and a period of abstinence await you. That is, Shrove Tuesday marks the end and Ash Wednesday the beginning of probably the churches’ most sacred time. It will mark the 40 days of Lent and gives participants an opportunity to exercise their ...

With Christmas now in our rear view mirror, and the season of Epiphany coming to an end, later this month we turn our attention to the season of Lent. In calendar days, we have just welcomed the Newborn King (Jesus born), and soon our focus shifts to the cross where He died. Lent is a solemn ...

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua welcomes long-time member Barbara Albert as the speaker on Sunday, Feb. 9. Albert will speak about Tu B’Shevat, and share this ancient Jewish celebration with a contemporary meaning. The New Year of the Trees is a celebration of ...

Submitted Photos A local knitting and crochet group has done it again! Over 600 items have been knitted or crocheted for others. Hats, gloves, scarves and throws were donated to local library daycares, Hospice, nursing homes and the veterans clubs. Items were taken to schools and the ...

Submitted Photo Park Church in Cassadaga participated in Scout Sunday on Feb. 2. Members of Cub Scout Pack 219 and Boy Scout Troop 219 came to the morning service to thank the church for its support. The scouts’ official sponsor is the Cassadaga American Legion, but Park Church helps by ...

Ripley United Methodist Church breakfast today The Ripley United Methodist Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church, 84 W. Main St. in Ripley. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, home fries, biscuits ...