Sunday service

Utica — January 19, 2020 10:30 am “Building Bridges by Creating Inclusive Spaces” - Troy Little. As you move from group to group in your day, have you ever asked how the minorities in those groups feel? Today’s service will discuss some of these possibilities and ways that you can make your spaces more inclusive to everybody. Troy Little assumed the position of Director of Law Enforcement Programs at MVCC after a 22 year career with the New York State Police. he has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Albany and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in sociology with areas of specialization in race & ethnicity and political sociology. At MVCC, he administers the pre- employment police training program, teaches criminal justice and sociology, and is a member of the Diversity Council. Unitarian Universalist Church of Utica, 10 Higby Road, Utica, NY 13501

Holy Family food bank

Vernon — The Holy Family Church food bank in Vernon is open the first Monday and third Monday of each month and also the third Monday and Friday each month. The time for Monday is 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday is 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. January dates are Friday, Jan. 3 and 17 and Monday, Jan. 6 and 20. Fresh Food is the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 3 p.m. January date is Wednesday, Jan. 22. February dates: Monday, Feb. 3 and

Friday, Feb. 7 and Monday, Feb. 17 and Friday, Feb. 21. Fresh Food: Feb. 27 March dates: Monday, March 2 and Friday, March 6 and Monday, March 16 and Friday, March 20. Fresh Food: March 25.

BeadsforLife

Clinton — BeadforLife employs women artisans across Uganda, who find joy in creating beautiful things with their own hands, and the sale of their products supports B4L’s entrepreneurial training programs, giving women the knowledge and confidence they need to become business owners in their own right. We have a large selection of BeadforLife jewelry (made from recycled paper), plus baskets, collectibles, wood items, food items, clothing and toys from 38 different countries in our Fair Trade Shop, Stone Presbyterian Church, 8 South Park Row, Clinton. Hours are 10 a.m.to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p. m. second Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 3rd at the Farmer’s Market on the Village Green in Clinton. For more information, contact Lauralyn Kolb, lkolb@hamilton. edu, 315- 725-1326, visit the website at www. stonepres.org or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stonepres.

Consignment Shop accepting items

Oneida — The Second Hand Rose Consignment Shop of Oneida First Presbyterian Church will be accepting new and nearly new Fall and Winter women’s and children’s items along with small household items. The shop is located on Broad and Stone Streets with parking in the rear. Shop hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., taking consignments each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lakeside Farmers Market

Bridgeport — The Lakeside Farmers Market, a collaboration of Bridgepor t United Methodist Church and the community, is every Thursday from 3-7 p.m., rain or shine. Fresh produce, honey, eggs, and more is available, as well as baked goods or a cooked chicken for supper. The market is located at 377 Route 31 in Bridgeport.

Church pantry moved

Mor r isvi l le — The Morrisville Community Church Food Pantry has moved from the Cornell Cooperative Building, 100 Eaton St., Morrisville, to the lower level of the Morrisville Community Church, located at 3824 Swamp Road, Morrisville. New hours of operation are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, and the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Food is available outside of normal hours during emergencies. For more information, contact the church at 315684-3314.

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 beginning at 5 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 Patty Higgins at (315) 684-3070.

Clothing donations accepted

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.