Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s Speaker is Pam Reinhoudt. 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 welcomes Reverend George Buchanan to the pulpit on Sunday, Feb. 16. Buchanan’s sermon, “What is Religious About Us” will explore how our liberal UU faith tradition is not well understood, even among ourselves. As we worship together, we will see if we can find more clarity about who we truly are.

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 toilet paper 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.

Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish Holy Name Society set for Wednesday

Blessed Mary Angela Roman Catholic Parish Holy Name Society is continuing with its series of Winter Monotony Breaker Dinners. The next dinner will be on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with a cheese-stuffed shell and Italian sausage dinner with peppers and onions. The dinner will also include tossed salad, Italian bread and hot apple and cherry crisp! The cost is $10. The event is drive through service only at the Social Center at 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. Purchase tickets after Mass or at Big Rick’s.

Grief support group to begin Thursday

There is nothing easy about grief. While taking steps to find comfort and support might feel overwhelming, there is great value in working through our grief and doing so with others that understand. Join us for this video based support group ministry that offers help and encouragement to those grieving the loss of a loved one, family member or friend. Each session is stand alone so it is open to join at any time. If people can’t commit to the entire 12 weeks, that is not a problem. The workbook fee is $15. Scholarships are available.

Sessions will take place Thursdays, Feb. 20 through May 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Harvest Chapel Church, 39 Matteson St., Fredonia. Questions? Contact Pastor Lisa at 679-0987 or see https://www.harvestchapelfmc.com.

St. Rose of Lima’s annual spaghetti dinner set for Feb. 23

St. Rose of Lima will hold its annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Feb. 23 from noon to 5 p.m. at 11 Center St., Forestville. The costs are adults, $10 and children, $5. Red sauce and Alfredo sauce will be available. Take outs are available. Call 934-2233.

Shrove Tuesday pancake supper set for Feb. 25

A Shrove Tuesday pancake supper will take place Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5 until 7 p.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia. Donation per person is $8; aged 5 years and under, free. Proceeds will benefit the Fredonia Food Pantry. For more information, visit: www.trinitychurchwny.org

Community Lenten Bread and Broth Supper and Service series

RIPLEY — Lent is just around the corner, beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. Members of the community are invited to join members of the Ripley United Methodist Church for weekly Lenten Services at Meeder’s Restaurant, 19 E. Main St. in Ripley. There will be a choice of soup, bread and beverage at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten Service. All are invited to join in at Meeder’s each Wednesday starting Feb. 26 with an Ash Wednesday service, then weekly March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 and April 8.

NCCS Fish Fry

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School will be holding a Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, Feb. 28, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the school gym at 336 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the school’s Main Office during business hours OR at the door. Cost is $12 each and dinner includes choice of fish fry, fried shrimp or combo fish and shrimp, with sides and a cookie. Meals are available for dine-in or carry-out. Cheese pizza for $2 per slice will also be available.