Religion briefs

CROPWalk takes place Sunday

ONEIDA » The Oneida Area Crop Walk will take place Sunday, Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. Registration begins at 12 p.m. in the auditorium of the First Presbyterian Church of Oneida, corner of Broad and Stone streets. Crop Walk, an interfaith event, raises funds to help hungry people and increases awareness of hunger as an issue. Oneida will be one of more than 2,000 communities across the U.S. joining in CROP Walks this year. A quarter of all funds raised will stay in the Oneida area to support area food banks, and 75 percent will support sustainable hunger responses around the world. For information, visit www.crophungerwalk. org/oneidany.

Weekend events at Augusta Church

ORISKANYFALLS » Augusta Presbyterian Church will hold a Pampered Chef party on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1-4 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the church building fund. On Saturday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. the church will host Cincinnati Creek. This blue grass quartet will play a wide variety of selections including original compo- sitions. The coffee house is free and open to the public. There will be refreshments and a free will offering. On Sunday, Oct. 29 the congregation will worship upstairs at 10 a.m. for the baptism of Sierra Taylor, daughter of Jason and Danielle Taylor of Clinton. All are welcome.

Halloween party set for Oct. 28

LOWELL » Lowell United Methodist Church, 5840 Lowell Road, will hold a Halloween party on Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to trick or treat, eat eerie snacks, do crafts projects, and play games.

Rummage/book sale and bazaar at Vernon UMC

VERNON » Vernon United Methodist Church, Route 5, will hold a rummage sale, book sale and bazaar on Friday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A bag sale will be held Saturday beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28

VERONA » St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold a “Trunk or Treat” for the community in its parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4-6 p.m. Kids can get a head start on Halloween fun by trick-ortreating at multiple car trunks in one safe place with bathrooms available. In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to tables inside. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 4897 Old Oneida Road. For more information, call the church at (315) 363-5211.

Harvest Dinner served Oct. 29

ONEIDA » St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Harvest Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 29 from noon to 4 p.m. Turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, carrots, biscuits, and pie will be served family style along with coffee, orange drink, and milk. Dinners are $11 for adults, $10 for seniors, $4 for children 6-12, and free for ages 5 and younger. St. John’s is located at 341 Main St. Take outs and home delivery are also available. For information, call the church at (315) 363-1940.

Trunk or Treat at Clockville UMC

CLOCKVILLE » Clockville United Methodist Church will hold a “Trunk or Treat” event on Oct. 31 in the parking lot across from the church from 6-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

“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, life-changing message to bring participants closer to Christ. For more information, call (315) 363-8777.

Basket Bonanza planned for Nov. 4

VERONA » Basket Bonanza will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include theme baskets, special item raffles, a 50/50 raffle and baked goods. Lunch will be available. For information, call (315) 264-7787.

Harvest Supper set for Nov. 8

ONEIDA » St. Paul’s 84th annual Harvest Supper will be held Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the church, 551 Sayles St. Dinner will include roast pork and all the homemade trimmings including dessert. Family style seatings will be held at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $11 adults, $5 for children 5-10, and free for ages 4 and younger. Take outs are available 4:30-6:30 p.m. for $10. For reservations call Phyllis (315-953-1007), Colleen (315-416-2158) Mim (315363-0418) or the church (315-363-1921).

Annual Fantasy Fair Nov. 10-11

SHERRILL » Christ Church United Methodist will hold its 52nd Annual Christmas Fantasy Fair on Friday, Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christ Church is located at the corner of Noyes Boulevard and Park Street. An elevator is located at the Park Street entrance. There will be Antiques & Collectibles, Christmas & Fall Decorations, Fresh Bakery & Canned Goods, Children’s Toys & Clothing and Crafts & Needlework items. All crafts and food are homemade by church members and friends. On Friday evening, slices of homemade pie and a choice of beverage will be served for $3.50. On Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. a hot lunch will be served for $6. Children 6-12 are $3 and children 5 and under are free. All proceeds are used to sup-

port missions.

Chicken and biscuits served Nov. 7

CANASTOTA » Grace Lutheran Church will hold its annual Election Day Chicken and Biscuit Dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the church, 3965 Carter Road. The cost is $9 for adults, $7 for a small portion and free for children 4 and younger. Take outs will be available. For information, call (315) 697-2128.

Annual Coat Giveaway set for Nov. 11

ONEIDA » Oneida First United Methodist Church’s 18th annual Coat Giveaway will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, Main and Grove streets. Registration will be held at 8:45 a.m. Shopping in groups of 30 begins at 9 a.m., limited to 20 minutes per group. At 11 a.m., all are welcome to return and select coats as needed. Donations of gently used coats, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens and scarves can be brought to the church Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, using the Grove Street door. For more information, call the church at (315) 363-2450.