Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s speaker is Maureen Davis. 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.

Christine Wagner guest speaker at Unitarian Universalist

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua will welcome Christine Wagner as the speaker on Sunday, Jan. 5. Wagner’s talk, “Cultivating Awe: Bringing Curiosity and Presence to Everyday Life” will consider ways to bring our innate ability to notice what is around us and to develop an appreciation for the uniqueness and beauty of this moment.

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.

This month, the Social Action Committee is collecting women’s sanitary supplies for the Silver Creek Food Pantry.

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.

Ripley United Methodist Church breakfast Jan. 11

The Ripley United Methodist Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church, 84 W. Main St. in Ripley. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, bacon, made-to-order eggs and omelets, home fries, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee for $7. This month’s breakfast will benefit Chautauqua County Rural Ministry.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal Jan. 11

Trinity United Church of Christ, located at 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda, will host a free community meal on Saturday, Jan. 11. Doors open at 3:30 p.m., with serving from 4 to 6 p.m. There is handicapped access on Erie Avenue. The meal is all you can eat in-house. This month’s menu consists of soup, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. Free will donations are not necessary, but are appreciated.

Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society news

The Blessed Mary Angela R.C. Parish Holy Name Society will sponsor their annual January Chicken BBQ on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Parish Social Center at 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Eat in or drive through service will be available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The dinner will include a half Weidner’s barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and butter and dessert. Tickets are available after all weekend Masses, at Big Rick’s on Lake Shore Drive E., Matts News on Third Street, 4th Ward Deli on Doughty Street and Tommy’s Barber Shop on Water Street in Fredonia. Donation is still only $10.

Jan. 22 will also be the first day of the Parish’s annual indoor Flea Market held at the Townsend Street location from 4 to 6 p.m. The Flea Market will be open every Friday and Saturday starting on Jan. 24 and ending on Feb. 22. Everything will be priced to sell! For information on these events, contact Tony at 467-0891.

Dunkirk First United Methodist Church dinner set for Jan. 14

The Dunkirk First United Methodist Church will hold a meat loaf dinner on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 601 Washington Ave. in Dunkirk. The cost is $9.50 per person. The menu includes meat loaf, mashed potatoes, vegetables, bread and pies for dessert. Dining options include eat in, take out or local delivery. Call 366-2230 for reservations.

St. John’s UCC chicken and biscuits dinner set for Jan. 18

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, will hold a chicken and biscuits dinner on Saturday,. Jan. 18. Serving is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call 366-0710 for reservations. Pre-sale tickets are $9.50, or tickets at the door are $10. Take-outs are available. Parking is off Eagle Street. Pre-sales are highly recommended. Call 366-0710.