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Religion briefs

Church of the Living Spirit

This week’s Speaker is Kimberly Ferris. 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 Consulting Minister Reverend George Buchanan as the speaker on Sunday, March 8. Says Buchanan, “As Unitarian Universalists we are a religious and spiritual people and we express this in ways that are perhaps different from other religious communities.” Come as the congregation reflects carefully and lovingly on this statement.

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 body lotion for the Silver Creek Food Pantry.

Unitarian Universalist to hold All Souls Sundown service

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua will hold a special evening service for all souls on Sunday March 8 at their meeting house at 222 Temple St. in Fredonia. Led by Consulting Minister George Buchanan, the service will start at 6:30 with a light vegan meal, followed by a short question and answer session at 6:50. From 7 to 8 p.m., a contemplative worship service will be held in the round as the congregation considers the progress and the steps we still need to take towards Rainbow Justice in our congregation and our community.

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

The Ripley United Methodist Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday, March 14 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 Hospice & Palliative Care.

Trinity UCC to hold free community meal March 14

Trinity UCC in Gowanda is having its free community meal on March 14 from 4-6 p.m. On the menu is pork and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce and a vegetable. 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. The church is located at 30 Erie Ave. in Gowanda, 532-3004. The parking lot is on Erie Avenue across from church.

BMA Holy Name Society to hold monotony breaker dinner

The Blessed Mary Angela Holy Name Society would like to invite members of the public to be a part of its final winter monotony breaker dinner. The Holy Name Society will hold a roast beef sandwich dinner with the Parish Fatima Society annual bake sale on Saturday March 14 at the Parish Lyceum, 15 N. Pangolin St., Dunkirk. Service will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with a take-out service available. There will be plenty of home-made desserts to choose from. Tickets are available after every Mass or at Big Rick’s on Lake Shore Drive East. Donation for dinner is only $10 and there are a limited number of tickets available.

On Friday, March 27, the youth of Blessed Mary Angela Parish will lead the Parish in their annual Youth Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. at the St. Hedwig’s site, 324 Townsend St., Dunkirk. All are welcome. Coffee and Paczki provided by the Parish Holy Name Society will be served immediately after the Stations.

St. John’s United Church of Christ Swiss steak set

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk, will hold a Swiss steak dinner on Saturday, March 21. 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, and patrons are asked to use the Eagle Street entrance. Pre-sales are highly recommended. Call the church office at 366-0710.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Gowanda community meal set

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Gowanda will host a community meal on Saturday, March 21 at the school building, 71 E. Main St., Gowanda from 4 to 6 p.m. There is no charge. Donations are accepted. All are welcome.

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