St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to hold prayer each Advent Sunday

Consider attending an Advent Evening Prayer Service on the Sundays of Advent at 6:30 p.m. in the Adoration Chapel of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 328 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. The prayer lasts about 30/35 minutes and consists of a peaceful blend of song, scripture and reflection.

Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s Speaker is Jan Dreshman and the Medium is Kris Seastedt. 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.

Unitarian Universalist to host bread communion

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua welcomes Consulting Minister George Buchanan to the pulpit on Sunday, Nov. 24. In this service for all ages, we will celebrate the harvest with a bread communion. Join us for a joyous celebration of food, music, diversity, and the bounty of our Beloved Earth.

Welcome, children and families! During today’s multi-generational worship service, children are encouraged to be part of the congregation. Nursery-age children may remain in the supervised nursery if they and their parents prefer. The room has a large window that allows parents and children to see one another during the service.

After the worship service, we will hold a sit-down potluck meal with dishes, eating utensils, and serving spoons provided. Please bring a dish to pass.

This month, the Social Action Committee is collecting men’s and women’s deodorant for the Silver Creek Food Pantry. We are also collecting non-perishable food for the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry. Please bring these items any Sunday in November.

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. Our 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 our online calendar at https://tinyurl.com/caluucnc or visit the page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/uucnc for more information.

Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church seeks vendors bazaar

IRVING — The Wright Memorial Presbyterian Church, located at 12672 Route 438, Irving, will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vendors tables are $10, $15 with electric. Request for electric when reserving a table. Contact Bethany at 382-1391

The Master’s Plan to hold ‘Giving Back’ event and celebration

The Master’s Plan annual“Giving Back” event will be held on Friday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9586 Railroad St., Dayton. There will be free Thanksgiving dinners while supplies last.

On Sunday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m., the Master’s Plan will present a live nativity and concert. Cookies and hot chocolate will follow. Santa will be there.

The Master’s Plan food pantry is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Food Express truck is onsite the Wednesday after the fourth Monday each month and is a non-income-based program.

Church each week is at 11 a.m., with adults and children’s Sunday School at 10 a.m. Open adult Bible study takes place Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m.

Bake and Art Sale at Tri-Church Parish Dec. 1

A bake and art sale will be held at Tri-Church Parish, 35 Main St., Brocton on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be tasty treats to enjoy and gifts to give. Look for original works of art and original art greeting cards.

This as a fund-raising event to support the community Art Discovery program.

Church to display nativities

GOWANDA — Come see the true meaning of Christmas at St. Joseph’s Church, Gowanda, 71 East Main St. There will be nativities on display from all over the world. Viewing will be held in the school on the following days:

¯ Saturday, Nov. 30, 2-4 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m.

¯ Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to noon

¯ Sunday, Dec 8, 9 a.m. to noon.

Women’s Outreach Choir to present benefit concert Dec. 8

BROCTON — 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 Lucy Andrus with G. Mary Matteson as Accompanist.

Free-will donations will benefit the Brocton/Portland Food Pantry.