Religion Briefs

Pancakes served at Madison UMC

MADISON>> Madison United Methodist Church will hold a pancake breakfast Saturday, April 29 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.

Rummage and bake sale at Christ Church

SHERRILL>> Christ Church United Methodist will hold a rummage and bake sale on Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday, April 29 there will be a $1 bag sale from 9 a.m. to noon on rummage sale items. The church is located at 417 Park St.

Pancake breakfast will benefit Rainbow Girls

ONEIDA>> The Tri-Valley Masonic Lodge at 611 Stone St. will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. until noon. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Rainbow Girls Fidelity Assembly No. 30. Pancakes (plain, chocolate chip or gluten free), scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, orange juice and coffee are on the menu. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children 4-12, and free for ages 3 and younger.

Women’s retreat offered May6

ONEIDA>> First Presbyterian Church will hold a women’s retreat, “Rooted in Faith,” on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 304 Broad St. The theme will be the beauty of nature and spring and the growing of beauty around us and in ourselves. Guest speakers will discuss soap making and well-being. Participants will relax with simple yoga techniques. A lunch will be served using fresh foods to nourish body and soul. Women of all ages are encouraged to attend. Sign up is required by calling (315) 363-7590.

Swiss steak dinner served May 6

VERNON>> Vernon United Methodist Church, Route 5, will hold a Swiss steak dinner on Saturday, May 6 from 4-6:30 p.m. The menu will include Swiss steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables, beverages and homemade pies. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger. Take outs are available by calling (315) 8293535. The church is handicapped accessible. Ten percent of the proceeds will benefit a local mission.

Rummage sale set for May 5and6

LAIRDSVILLE>> Lairdsville United Methodist Church (the Church with the Red Doors) will hold a rummage and bake sale on Fri- day, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a bag sale on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located on Route 5. Clothing, toys, glassware and household items will be available.

Hymn sing at St. Peter’s Church

VERONA>> St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold an old-fashioned hymn sing the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the church, 4897 Old Oneida Road. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Craft festival seeks vendors

RICHFIELD SPRINGS>> Applications are now being accepted for the 38th Annual Friendship Craft Festival sponsored by the Church Of Christ Uniting that will take place Saturday, June 10 in Spring Park on US Route 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to area crafters, the event will feature a bake sale, a Brooks’ Chicken BBQ from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a food booth sponsored by the Richfield Springs Rotary Club. Application deadline is May 1. After May 1, call Lani King at (315) 858-9451 or e-mail friendshipcraftfestival@yahoo.comfor space availability/information. For an application and festival details go to www.rschurchofchristuniting.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 ex-

ercise 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 Mor- risville community every Thursday from 5-6:30 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 Nettie Periard, (315) 684-9636, Diana Johnson, (315) 684-6090 or Sarah Mazza, (315) 6846077.

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.