First United Presbyterian of Dunkirk schedule change

It is with regret that First United Presbyterian of Dunkirk will not have a Christmas Eve Service due to a lack of pulpit supply. All are invited to Silver Creek Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m., 35 Park Place, Silver Creek, or St. John’s United Church of Christ; 7:30 p.m., 733 Central Avenue, Dunkirk (please use the Eagle Street entrance and parking lot.) There is also no service on Dec. 29 for same reasons; but all are invited to participate in worship services at the above at 10 a.m. at Silver Creek Presbyterian Church; or 110 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ.

Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s Speaker and Medium is Celest Elliott. 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.

Reverend George Buchanan to speak at Unitarian Universalist

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua is pleased to announce that Consulting Minister Reverend George Buchanan will speak on Sunday, Dec. 22. This whirling season of light and darkness and holiday is a time when our hearts can overflow with true feelings of awe. In this service for all ages, we will take a break from the holiday rush and quietly reflect on what is truly in our hearts.

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.

This month, the Social Action Committee is collecting shampoo for the Silver Creek Food Pantry. We are also collecting non-perishable food for the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry’s Christmas baskets the first 4 Sundays in December.

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

Christmas Cantata at Stockton Sunday

The Stockton Community Church choir will present the Christmas Cantata “Sing Christmas” this Sunday, Dec. 22 at the 11 a.m. Worship Service. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 4554 West Railroad Ave., Stockton.

Advent Recital with organ and oboe at Trinity Episcopal Church set for Sunday

The community is invited to join with Dr. Ji Hyun Woo, Lecturer of Music Theory and Organ at SUNY Fredonia, and Dr. Sarah Hamilton, Associate Professor of Oboe at SUNY Fredonia, as they present their Advent recital on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. The program includes such works as choral preludes from J.S. Bach’s Orgelbuchlein, Night Song by Phillips Craig, and Cantilene, op. 148, no. 2 by Rheinberger. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.trinitychurchwny.org.

Community candlelight Christmas Eve service to take place at Eason Hall

WESTFIELD — The communitywide Noel Candlelight Christmas Eve service will be held at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, Tuesday evening, Dec. 24 at 11 p.m.

Come welcome in Christmas and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Symbolically beginning in darkness, the candlelight service focuses on the Light of the world coming to redeem! All are welcome to come and witness Christmas through scripture, song, dance and handbells.

Featuring Westfield area youth and adults, the service is directed and organized by Kent and Nannette Knappenberger. In past years, the more than 40 youth and adult member choir participants have represented a large number of different churches. The offerings from the evening’s service will go to the Westfield Ministerial Association and will benefit the community. You won’t want to miss this exciting way to celebrate Christmas!

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Christmas dinner

GOWANDA — St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 75 North Center St., Gowanda, will host a free Christmas dinner on Christmas day from noon to 2 p.m. All are welcome. Enter through the side entrance on School Street.

St. Francis High School honor roll addition

According to family members, Marc Patterson of Portland, a Sophomore at St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, was named to the high honor roll for the first quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.