Religion Briefs

FreeCommunity Dinner tonight

VERONA » The First Presbyterian Church at Verona will host a free Community Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. The First Presbyterian Church is located on the corner of Rock Road and Main Street. There is no charge for the meal; free will donations will be accepted to benefit the Verona Area Food Pantry. For more information, contact Pastor Peg Ward at (315) 480-4174.

Clothing consignments accepted

ONEIDA » The Second Hand Rose Consignment Shop of First Presbyterian Church is now accepting consignments of fall and winter women’s and children’s clothing (through size 10). The store is located on Stone Street next to the church with parking in the rear. Second Hand Rose is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and accepting consignment items from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Small household items are accepted year round.

Harvest Dinner at Delta UMC

ROME » Delta United Methodist Church will hold a Harvest Dinner on Friday, Sept. 29 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the church, corner of Hawkins Corners Road and Route 26N. The menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, squash, corn, rolls, pie and beverage. Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and younger. Take outs will be available. The church is handicapped accessible.

Pancake breakfast set forSept. 30

MADISON » Madison United Methodist Church will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday, Sept. 30 from 7-10 a.m. at the church, Route 20. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, home fries, scrambled eggs, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for ages 5-12.

Fall HarvestDinner and Bazaar

UTICA » Uarda Temple No. 24, Daughters of the Nile will hold a Fall Harvest Dinner and Bazaar on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 12-2 p.m. at Utica Masonic Hall, 251 Genesee St., second floor. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 and free for ages 4 and younger. Themenuwill include roast pork, dressing, potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, beverage and homemade pies. Take outs will be available. The event will also feature a basket raffle. Proceeds will benefit the group’s General Fund.

FamilyRosary Crusade forPeace

UTICA » The 35th Family Rosary Crusade for Peace will be held Sunday, Oct. 1 at St. Joseph/St. Patrick Church, 702 Columbia St. Guest speaker is the Rev. Ken Geraci of Divine Mercy Fathers. Confessions begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 2:45 p.m. The three-day mission will kick off at 3 p.m. and continue Oct. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. For information on tickets for the Family Rosary Crusade dinner, call (315) 735-8375.

“Amazing Prophecies” series continues

ONEIDA » Pastor Doug Batchelor will present “The Most Amazing Prophecies,” a ten-part DVDstudy, each Saturday through Nov. 11 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Oneida Native American Church, 227 Loucks St. Each session provides a powerful, lifechanging message to bring participants closer to Christ. For more information, call (315) 363-8777.

Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 5

NEWBERLIN » Columbus Community Church will hold its annual Harvest Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 3-7 p.m. in the Whitney House, 4311 State Highway 80. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. Take outs will be available. The roast beef dinner will be served buffet style.

Chicken barbecue served Oct. 7

CANASTOTA » Grace Lutheran Church will hold a chicken barbecue on Oct. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 3965 Carter Road. Raffles will be held for items including a snow blower and an iPad. A bake sale will also be held. For information, call (315) 697-2128.

Chicken and biscuits served atVernonUMC

VERNON » Vernon United Methodist Church will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the church, Route 5. The menu will include chicken, homemade biscuits, gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, beverages, and homemade pie. Take outs are available by calling (315) 829-3535. Tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. Ten percent of the proceeds will benefit a mission.