Tri-Church Parish announces new arts program for adults

BROCTON — Explore the art world, make art using various media, and discover new potentials for creative self-expression. This program is directed by Lucy Andrus, MSEd, ATR. Spring classes meet every Monday, 6 to 8 p.m. from March 4 to May 6 at Brocton Tri-Church, 41 E. Main St. Brocton.

Registration is required by March 2, and space is limited. Call L. Andrus at 792-4834. The program is at no cost to participants. Donations are gratefully accepted. No prior art experience is necessary.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by Tri-County Arts Council.

Art Discovery is a program that offers community members opportunities for exploring and experiencing creativity, self-expression, learning, support, and discovery through participation in the arts.

Activities include learning about exemplary artists, learning about artistic traditions of diverse cultures, making art using a variety of media, and sharing and discussion of these experiences .

Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s speaker is Judy Galsick. Church services are held every Sunday in the Assembly Hall on Cleveland Avenue in Lily Dale.

Service time is 10:30 a.m. to noon and consists of a spiritual talk, a hands-on healing, a message demonstration, music, meditation and prayer.

The public is invited to attend and there is no gate fee through June. Visit the website at www.livingspiritlilydale.org and/or the Facebook page or call 595-2697 for more information concerning church services.

Eat your fill of pancakes for Shrove Tuesday

On Tuesday evening, March 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., the men of Trinity Episcopal Church will take over the Garland Hall kitchen and cook up and serve some of the best pancakes and sausage, all for your dining pleasure. You can have as much as you like. In hosting this meal, the men are following a long tradition of British Christians dating back to the 16th century. Historically there are many societies who choose to eat pancakes and other foods made with butter, eggs and fat, as these ingredients would not be used during the Lenten season which begins the next day – Ash Wednesday. Garland Hall is located at the back of Trinity Episcopal Church, which is found at 11 Day St., Fredonia.

Come hungry at 5 p.m. or anytime until 7 p.m. and know that you will leave feeling pleasantly full. The cost for this “all you can eat” supper is $8 for adults and $5 for children over the age of 5. (Children under 5 eat for free). We look forward to serving everyone. Please join us for this annual dinner and bring a friend or two.

Upcoming events at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

WESTFIELD — St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St., Westfield, will hold a Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras pancake dinner on Tuesday, March 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The evening will also feature a pancake race and costume prizes for adults and children. The suggested donation is $3.

The Ash Wednesday Service on March 6 will take place at 7 p.m.

There are a number of Lenten Series opportunities at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. On Sundays at 10 a.m., the Seven Deadly Sins will be discussed. On Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., the program is “Inspired by Hymns.” and at 7 p.m., the Circle of Love Book Study. Call 326-2064 with questions about these activities.

St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church news

The start of Lent will be observed at St. John the Baptist (Episcopal) Church with three services on Ash Wednesday, March 6. Imposition of ashes with Holy Communion will be offered at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., “Ashes to Go” will be available at the entrance of the church. This will consist of a short prayer and imposition of ashes on an individual basis. This will accommodate those who do not have the time to fit a full service into their busy schedule. The season of Lent, which is 40 days before Easter, represents the 30 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness to prepare himself for his ministry.

Today, these 40 days represent the 40 days in which Christians can prepare themselves spiritually, as we look forward to the Resurrection of Jesus at Easter. It is a time to train ourselves to imitate and follow Christ more closely.

On Fridays during Lent, Stations of the Cross will be observed at 6 p.m.

St. John’s is located on the corner of W. Fourth and Lark streets in Dunkirk. All are invited.

Cherry Creek Leon United Methodist Church Ash service Wednesday

CHERRY CREEK — The Cherry Creek Leon United Methodist Church, located at 6813 Main St., Cherry Creek, will hold an Ash Wednesday Service on March 6 at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

Ripley United Methodist Church All-You-Can-Eat breakfast set

The Ripley United Methodist Church will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, March 9 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at 84 W. Main St., Ripley. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee. The cost is $7 for all you can eat.

This month’s breakfast will benefit Y.A.K. Youth Group.