St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Christmas services

Verona — The following are worship services to celebrate the Christmas season at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Saturday, Dec. 21—”Blue Christmas” Worship at 4 p.m. for those who may be struggling at the holidays this year. Sunday, Dec. 22—Worship at 10 a.m. featuring the children’s Christmas pageant. A full pancake breakfast will be served beforehand at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24— Christmas Eve Worship at 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. including carols, candlelight and Holy Communion. The 4 p.m. service will feature a children’s story, shortened carols and glow candles for the youngest worshipers. Sunday, Dec. 29—Lessons and Carols for Christmas at 10 a.m. Come and request your favorite Christmas carols one more time until next year. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 4897 Old Oneida Road in Verona, immediately off of Route 365. All are welcome. Please call (315) 363-5211 with any questions.

Christmas Eve mass at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

Oneida — St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will host Christmas Eve mass with a 6:30 p.m. family candlelight service, 11 p.m. communion candlelight service and on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 10 a.m. they will host cookies with carols.

Christmas Eve at the Augusta Presbyterian Church

Oriskany Falls — The Augusta Presbyterian Church, 2345 Route 26, Oriskany Falls, will holds candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.. Rebecca Matte, flotisit, of Crane Music School will play a selection of carols. Zech Allen of St. Rose will accompany the congregation singing on the trumpet. Therewill also be a sole by Morgan Roberts, a duet byWendy& MollyEastman, and the choir will perform a locally written hymn accompanied on guitar by Jim Roberts of Vernon. All are welcome to attend. This years service will be held in the downstairs sanctuary.

Three Voices Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve service

Oneida Castle — The Three Voices Presbyterian Church serving the communities of Oneida Castle, Vernon and Verona will hold its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. This year the Cochran Memorial Presbyterian Church – 11 State Street, Oneida Castle will be the host church.This is a family-oriented services filled with special music, readings and a message for this holy night.

Durhamville Baptist Church Christmas Eve

Durhamville — The Durhamville Baptist Church will have a Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. The Service will consist of Song and Scripture. On December 22nd. the 10 AM Morning Worship will include the Message of Christ in Song by the Church Quartet, led by ChurchMusic Director and Organist Eileen Goodell. Pastor Rob Casler invites everyone to come and enjoy the sounds of Christmas!! The Durhamville Baptist Church has Family Worship on Sundays at 10 a.m.. The Church is located in the Hamlet of Durhamville at the corners of Church and Center Streets, call 315-363-3753.

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 Bridgeport United Methodist Church and the community, is every Thursday from3-7 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

Morrisville — The Morrisville Community Church Food Pantry has moved from the Cornell Cooperative Building, 100 Eaton St., Morrisville, to the lower level of theMorrisville 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 315-6843314.

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) 6843070.

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.

Support for parents

Utica — Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) is a national organization founded in Arizona. The group will be led by Michelle Holliday, who has been trained by PAL. Some of the topics covered are: addiction cycle, traits and behaviors, delayed emotional growth, role of family and enabling behaviors. Meetings are 6:30-8 p.m. every other Monday at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. For more information contact The Good News Center at 315-735-6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or online at www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

Grief survivors

Utica — The Grief Survivors group meets every other Tuesday from 5:307:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Drop-ins welcome. This is a non-denominational support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. For more information contact The Good News Center at 315-7356210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit www. thegoodnewscenter.org.

Women at the Well

Utica — Women at the Well Women at the Well meets from 6:30–8 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. All Christian women of any age are invited to come to Women at the Well to enrich their awareness of God in their life and becomemore attentive to the ways He nourishes them each day. Facilitated by Sister Mary Ellen Schopfer, CSJ, spiritual director, this evening becomes a time for receiving insights, as well as gaining support. For details, call The Good News Center at 315-735-6210 or visit www. thegoodnewscenter.org.

Separated and divorced support group

Utica — The Separated and Divorced Support Group meets every other Sunday, 5-6:30 p.m. at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. The groupmeets in awarm, caring, confidential environment designed to help teach skills and practical information that will guide participants in rebuilding their lives after separation or divorce. Free and open to all. For more information contact Judy at 315735- 6210, judy@thegoodnewscenter.org, or visit us at www.thegoodnewscenter.org.

The Third Option

Utica — The Third Option meets every other Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p,m, at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica. Learn communication skills such as how to handle anger more constructively, resolve conf licts, and communicate better. Hear couples share how they overcame problems in their marriages. The Third Option support group is for married couples. For more information and to register call 315735- 6210, info@thegoodnewscenter.org or visit us online www.thegoodnewscenter.org.