Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s speaker is Patricia Price. She is also the Registered Medium. 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 for more information concerning church services.

Same Sex marriage in military subject of sermon at UCC

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua welcomes members Barbara and Valeria Colt as the speakers on Sunday, Oct. 27. Their talk, “Same Sex Marriage in the Military: Our Experiences, Losses, and Gains,” will share their experience as a married same sex couple in the military.

Sgt. First Class Barbara Colt is Retired Army, a former police officer in Georgia and Alabama, and a former Deputy Marshall in Georgia. Valeria Colt, her spouse, is a former case manager working with people with developmental disabilities, traumatic and acquired brain-injuries, and mental health issues.

During worship services, children may remain with their parents, or parents may send children either to the supervised nursery or to the independent play room for children who are able to engage in unsupervised activities such as crafts and games. Both rooms are adjacent to the main room and have large windows which allow parents and children to see one another during the service.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua is a liberal religious community devoted to promoting individual spiritual development, working toward peace, liberty and justice in our immediate and global communities, and providing companionship on life’s sacred journey. Worship services are held each Sunday at 11 a.m. at 222 Temple St., Fredonia. Parking for those who need close access is located immediately behind the building. Others are asked to park in the lower lot behind the building. Call 679-7944, visit the online calendar at https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc or visit the page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/uucnc for more information.

Chicken and biscuit dinner set

The Portland Congregational Church, 8649 Church St., Portland, will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. or sold out. The menu consists of chicken and biscuit with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverage. The costs are $9 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Take-outs are available. The site is handicapped accessible.

Master’s Plan Ministries Fall harvest party

The Master’s Plan Ministries will hold a fall harvest party on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 9586 Railroad St., Dayton. The event will feature hot dogs, chili, games and candy.

First Presbyterian Trunk or Treat

WESTFIELD — First Presbyterian Church is hosting a “trunk or treat” event in the parking lot on South Portage Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., located just behind the church. Bring the kids and feel free to dress up yourself as everyone trick-or-treats through the back of the church parking lot which will be lined with decorated car trunks ready to distribute goodies! Please feel free to call the church office at 716-326-2643 for any additional information.

Sunday School Team presents ‘Suit Up Sunday’ Nov. 3

FORESTVILLE — On Sunday, Nov. 3, the Sunday School Team of Forestville Wesleyan, 9495 Prospect Road, presents “Suit Up Sunday.” Warm Up begins at 10 a.m. with kids games and coffee. The pre-game worship service is at 11:15 a.m.; followed by the tailgate food and fellowship at 12:15 p.m., and kick-off of the Bills v. Redskins games at 1 p.m.

St. John’s Episcopal Church special celebration

The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe will be the celebrant at a Celebration of the Eucharist at St. John’s the Baptist Episcopal Church on All Souls’ Day, Saturday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m.

All Souls’ Day is a time the Episcopal Church sets aside time to remember the souls of the departed. On this special occasion, the dedicated Christian souls who are now continuing the work of the Lord will be honored. Bishop Rowe is presently serving as Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Western New York. When the Rev. R. William Franklin, previous Bishop of Western New York, retired, the two dioceses explored the possibility of sharing one bishop due to their geographical location and the similarity of culture. This is not a merger of the two dioceses, but the sharing of one bishop and two diocesan staff. The two dioceses have taken on this unified relationship, which is a relatively new concept, on a five-year trial plan.

St. John’s welcomes all to attend and meet and greet Bishop Rowe, one of the innovators of this sharing of one bishop between two dioceses.

A reception will be held following the service. St. John’s is located on the corner of West Fourth and Lark streets in Dunkirk.

Berggren Folk Coffeehouse

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua, located at 222 Temple St., Fredonia will hold a Berggren Folk Coffeehouse on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Presale tickets are available for $15 at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4412903, or pay $20 at the door. Parking is available behind the facility. Coffee, tea and desserts will be available for purchase.