Vigil service planned for April 1

CHITTENANGO>> Cross-Roads Community Church will sponsor a candlelight vigil service to mark the beginning of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month on Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the church, 1751 Fyler Road. The vigil, Inspiring Hope, will honor individuals and their families who have been impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Survi--

vor Joanne Smith will share her story. The service is presented in partnership with the Help Restore Hope Center, Church of the Nazarene and Liberty Resources. For more information, contact John Spiridigliozzi at (315) 4307095.

Brass ensemble will perform Palm Sunday

ORISKANY FALLS >> Augusta Presbyterian Church, 2345 Route 26, will host the Hamilton College Brass Ensemble under the direction of Heather Buchman on Palm Sunday, April 9. The Hamilton Brass Ensemble has been performing for more than 60 years. The band, which has been performing in Augusta for nearly 15 years, will be presenting its own selections and accompanying the congregation in singing hymns. The service will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Senior ministry offered Wednesdays

VERONA>> St. Peter’s Lu- theran Church will hold a Christian Ministry for Seniors each Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, 4897 Old Oneida Road. There will be coffee and conversation, Bible study, and at 10:30 a.m. a special program will be held. There will also be exercise and lunch at noon.

Friendship Inn open each Thursday

MORRISVILLE>> Friendship Inn at St. Joan of Arc Church offers a free weekly meal to the Morrisville community every Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m. Non-denominational and open to all, regardless of financial need, Friendship Inn draws on a small army of volunteers who fulfill numerous tasks, from set-up, cooking, serving, to clean-up. Volunteers are always needed. Donations are welcome as well to supplement food offerings and to purchase equipment and supplies. Checks may be made out to Friendship Inn, c/o St. Joan of Arc Church, 6 Brookside Dr. P.O. Box 1087, Morrisville, N.Y. 13408. For more information contact Nettie Periard, (315) 684-9636, Diana Johnson, (315) 684-6090 or Sarah Mazza, (315) 6846077.