Religion Briefs

Blessing Box dedication

VERONA » Boy Scout Troop 25 and the Church Mice of St. Peter’s Lutheran have teamed up to install a Blessing Box at the Verona Fire Department at 5555 Volunteer Ave. A Blessing Box (also known as a Little Free Pantry) is a small wooden box with shelves and a door mounted on a post, where people are invited to place food and toiletry items for their neighbors in need. The concept can be summarized as “give what you can—take what you need.” It supplements existing food pantries and feeding programs. The Scouts constructed the Blessing Box with materials purchased by the Church Mice. Volunteers will check the box periodically to make sure nothing dangerous or inappropriate is left, and to make sure the box is in good working condition.

The Verona Blessing Box will be dedicated this Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9 a.m., weather permitting. The community is welcome to attend. The Blessing Box is already open for service. To volunteer to check on the Blessing Box or for more information, call (315) 363-5211.

Pancakes served at St. Peter’s Church

VERONA » St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will serve plenty of blueberry and plain pancakes made from scratch at its pancake dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 4-7 p.m. The menu will also include sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, homemade applesauce, and beverages including coffee and tea. All proceeds from the din- ner will go to Lutheran Disaster Response to assist with recovery from wildfires in the West, hurricanes in the Caribbean and wherever the need is greatest. The price is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-10, and free for children 5 and younger. Take outs will also be available. The church is located at 4897 Old Oneida Road. For more information, call (315) 363-5211.

Pancake dinner set for Feb. 13

ONEIDA » St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Feb. 13 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the church, 341 Main St. Pancakes, bacon, sausage and applesauce will be served along with coffee, orange drink and milk. The cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $3 for children 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. For more information, call (315) 3631940.

Spaghetti dinner served Feb. 18

VERONA » The Verona United Methodist Church will hold its annual free spaghetti dinner on Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, Italian bread, dessert and beverage. Gluten free is available. A love offering will be taken for Riley Zabele of Sherrill.

Lenten services scheduled

CANASTOTA » Grace Lutheran Church will hold mid-week Lenten services on Wednesdays, Feb. 21 through March 21 at the church, 3965 Carter Road. Soup suppers will be held at 6 p.m. each week, followed by worship at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call (315) 6972128.

Free movie and pizza at First Baptist

CANASTOTA » Canastota First Baptist Church at 304 S. Peterboro St. is celebrating its 150th anniversary with several community events during the year. The first is a free movie and pizza at the church on Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. The movie title is “A Dog’s Purpose.” The public is invited to attend.