Religion Briefs

Time change at Vernon UMC

VERNON » The Vernon United Methodist Church is changing the time of its Sunday service from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., effective July 2. The change is necessary so that Pastor Frank Loan can preach at the Clockville United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday.

Second Hand Rose update

ONEIDA » Second Hand Rose Consignment Shop is no longer accepting summer clothing consignments as of June 24. The shop will still accept household items. Second Hand Rose is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 211 Stone St. behind First Presbyterian Church. Many items are available including plus sizes and the new Teen Room is open.

Guest pastor at Union Chapel

SYLVANBEACH » The Rev. Robert Wollaber of Morning Star United Methodist Church in Ilion will be guest pastor at the Sylvan Beach Union Chapel on Sunday, July 2 at 10 a.m. The chapel, located on Park Avenue, was built in 1887 as a non-denominational house of worship. For more information, call (315) 245-1454 or (315) 225-3029.

Garage sale planned for June 30-July 1

VERONA » St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold a garage sale in its fellowship hall on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Goods for sale will include kids’ furniture, household items, clothes, toys, books and puzzles. There will also be a bake sale benefiting the youth group. The church is located at 4897 Old Oneida Road, off Route 365. For information, call (315) 363-5211.

Changes planned at St. Paul’s Church

ONEIDA » Starting July 2 there will be some changes made at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 551 Sayles St. Pastor Brian Fellows will be moving to Clifton Springs after serving nine years at St. Paul’s. As of July 2, St. Paul’s and First United Methodist Church will be served by Lead Pastor Abigail Browka and Associate Pastor Denise Bowen. The time of worship at St. Paul’s will be changed from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and First Church will remain at 9 a.m.

Vacation Bible School planned for July 1721

CHITTENANGO » Chittenango First Presbyterian Church will hold a Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 17-21 from 9 a.m. to noon each day at the church, 118 Arch St. The theme will be “Discover Your Strength in God!” The event is sponsored by the Chittenango Area Association of Churches. Students in grades K-7 can register at www.chittenangovbs.com/. For information, email chittenangovbs@gmail.com.

Senior ministry offered Wednesdays

VERONA » St. Peter’s Lutheran 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.

Clothing donations accepted at St. John’s Church

ONEIDA » St. John’s Episcopal Church, 341 Main St., has been chosen by St. Pauly Textile, Inc. as a repository for used clothing. St. Pauly’s mission is to provide wearable clothing to people who need it, both in the United States and Third World countries. Items that can be collected include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, linens, blankets, curtains and stuffed toys. No rags or fabric scraps, pillows, toys or household goods are accepted. Donations are not cut up or shredded. Items should be placed in plastic bags (no larger than 13 gal. size) and placed in the chute of the shed located on St. John’s driveway. Donations are acceptable any time of the day or night. This mission has provided more than 30 million garments to people all over the world who are in need.