OBSERVER Photo by Vicki Notaro Pictured is one of the nativities that was on display at the Fredonia Presbyterian Church last weekend during the Alternative Christmas Festival. More than 600 different nativities of different materials, sizes and cultures were on display.

“Do not be afraid, Mary, You have found favor with God” (Luke 1:30). This is what the angel of the Lord told the virgin Mary upon announcing to her that she would become the mother of Jesus, the holy one, the Son of God. Not something a young woman of virtue hears every day! Many ...

Journey at St. Joseph Church project The next Journey at St. Joseph Church will be held Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The title of this session is “Living a Life of Loving Service.” Packs will be assembled for distribution to migrants and those in need in our area. ltems may be dropped off in ...

The community is welcome to join the First Baptist Church of Dunkirk for a special Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 9:30 a.m. The service will feature accompaniment and special music from students of SUNY Fredonia playing French horns, led and arranged by Dr. Marc Guy, associate ...

Women’s Outreach Choir to present benefit concert Dec. 8 The Women’s Outreach Choir, sponsored by Tri-Church Parish, will present “A Festival of Carols – A Benefit Concert” on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at Tri-Church Parish, E. Main Street, Brocton. The event will be directed by ...

It’s that time again to hurry over to Trinity Episcopal Church, Garland Hall behind the Church on 11 Day St. Fredonia. The women will have worked hard to bake so many favorites. The cookies are sold by the plate — over 18 on each and every plate is different, for only $9. There will be a ...