Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s Speaker is Linda Ward. 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.

Rev. George Buchanan to speak at Unitarian Universalist

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua welcomes Consulting Minister George Buchanan to the pulpit on Sunday, Jan. 26. Buchanan’s sermon, “Bliss and the Buddha”, will reflect gently and persistently on the question of why on many statues of the Buddha, the Buddha gives a slight smile. All are welcome to come and ponder this question as we worship together.

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.

Pillar of Fire Fellowship presents movie ‘Overcomer’

The Pillar of Fire Fellowship, 221 Lake Shore Drive W., Dunkirk invites the public to see “Overcomer” on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The story revolves around the relationship between the running coach and Hannah Scott, who is asthmatic. Hannah’s sporting journey will be accompanied by a self-discovery that will answer a question that has been a concern for her for a long time. This event is free, and pop and popcorn will be provided. All are welcome.

Free community meal Feb. 8

GOWANDA — Trinity UCC in Gowanda is having its “Everyone is welcome here” free community meal on Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. On the menu is chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, salad, beverage and homemade desserts. There will also be the Karen Hawkins Memorial Giving Table full of clothes of many sizes, “if you need and we have it, then it is yours.”

All these meals are always free, but the church does accept free will donations. Everyone is welcome. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the meal is served at 4 p.m. Trinity UCC serves meals the second Saturday of the month January through November. It is handicapped- accessible from Erie Avenue, just ring the doorbell.

The church is located at 30 Erie Ave. in Gowanda, 532-3004. The parking lot is on Erie Avenue across from church.

Directions from Dunkirk/Fredonia: Route 39 into Gowanda, through the light in the center of town, over the creek and keep going straight up East Main Street (don’t go around the curve — keep to the right and go straight), make a right at the first street. It’s the little white church on the corner.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Swiss steak Feb. 15

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, will hold a Swiss steak dinner on Saturday, Feb. 15. 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.

Brocton Tri-Church Parish to offer new arts program

BROCTON — Brocton Tri-Church Parish is pleased to announce its new arts program for adults: “Art Discovery — Art Gives us Wings.” Explore the artworld, make art using various media, and discover new potentials for creative self-expression. The program is directed by Lucy Andrus, MSEd, ATR.

Spring Session classes will take place every Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 to May 4 at Tri-Church, 41 E. Main Street, Brocton.

Pre-registration by Feb. 21 is required as space is limited. Call 792-4834 or write to andrusl5186@gmail.com.

There is no cost to participants. Donations are gratefully accepted. There is no prior art experience 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.