Religion Briefs

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. William Wilcox of Fyler Community Church of Chittenango will be guest pastor at the Sylvan Beach Union Chapel on Sunday, July 9 at 10 a.m. The chapel, located on Park Ave- nue, was built in 1887 as a non-denominational house of worship. For more information, call (315) 245-1454 or (315) 225-3029.

Vacation Bible School planned for July 17-21

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 Thurs- day from 5-6:30 p.m. Nondenominational 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 cleanup. 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) 6846090 or Sarah Mazza, (315) 684-6077.

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.

Vacation Bible School starts July 24

ORISKANY FALLS » Augusta Presbyterian Church, 2345 Route 26, will host a Vacation Bible School from July 24-28 from 6-8 p.m. each evening. This year’s program is Barnyard Roundup, Jesus Gathers Us In. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend for stories, games, crafts, snacks and singing. The church is also sponsoring Kid’s Night every Wednesday this summer from 6-7:30 p.m.

Christmas in July sale

MORRISVILLE » Second Chance Thrift Shoppe of CNY, Inc. will be having a Christmas in July sale every Friday and Saturday in July, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Christmas items throughout the shop will be 50 percent off. The shop is located on Route 20, a half mile west of Morrisville. Second Chance Thrift Shoppe of CNY, Inc. is a not for profit organization operated solely by volunteers and all merchandise is acquired through donations. All net proceeds are donated to local animal rescue organizations. For information about future sales and promotions, visit www.facebook.com/secondchancemorrisvilleny.