Religion

Council of Churches and Interfaith Association merge

In an effort to expand outreach, and strengthen their collective influence in the Cortland community, two spiritual organizations have joined forces. The Cortland County Council of Churches and …

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, has opened a drop-off site for shoeboxes filled with gifts at Grace Christian Fellowship Church in Cortlandville. Operation …

DRYDEN — Harmony United Methodist Church of Harford will have its annual craft fair Nov. 22 and 23 in Dryden. The event, 11 a.m. to 6 pm. Nov. 22 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23, will feature …

This year, High Holy Day services begin Oct. 2 at Temple Brith Sholom, and continue until Oct. 12, from the start of Rosh Hashanah to the end of Yom Kippur, the temple has announced. Rosh …

Music, coffee and history

The Unitarian Universalist Cobblestone Church is so beautiful and historic that it should be more deeply embedded in the community, said Susan Weitz, co-producer of a new event. This Saturday, …

Cortland First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Outreach Committee will have its Fall Harvest Day fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14. It will sell mums, pumpkins, corn stalks, …

The Church of Blodgett Mills will have a picnic and school supplies drive from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at Blodgett Mills Park on Kellog Road, the church has announced. The event will include food, …

Sister Harriet Hamilton might’ve topped 5-foot-2, or maybe not, but she commanded respect when she walked into a room. Her students would sit at attention during assemblies, waiting for her to …

Cortland First United Methodist Church Cortland First United Methodist Church, at 734 Route 222 in Cortland, will have worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. The church will welcome its new pastor, …

‘Our hands, God’s work’

The history of Grace and Holy Spirit Church runs deeper than the just 10 years since Grace Episcopal and Holy Spirit Lutheran merged – they’ve worshiped together since 2006; through a …

Heathen Haunt gives witches a hangout space

All a religion needs is a gathering place, said Amanda X, a member of Heathen Haunt. For witches and people with occult interests, their place is a vintage clothing store. From 5 to 7 p.m. on …

The Newman Foundation of Cortland will have its fifth annual golf tournament June 17 at Cortland Country Club to support the ministry at O’Heron Newman Hall. Contact tricia.wilder@cortland.edu …

Temple Brith Sholom will have an interfaith commemorative program Sunday for Yom Hashoah entitled “Remembrance Through Art, Music and Prayer.” The event will be 5 p.m. at the temple …

The Cortland National Day of Prayer Planning Committee has announced The National Day of Prayer will be observed from 6 to 7 p.m. May 2 at Courthouse Park, 33 Church St., Cortland.

Temple Brith Sholom will celebrate Purim from noon to 2 p.m. March 24 with hamentaschen, triangular filled pastries, and children’s activities to recognize the story of Esther (Hadassah) …

Cortland First United Methodist Church Cortland First United Methodist Church, at 734 Route 222, Cortland, will worship at 10 a.m. Sunday, led by Pastor Pamela Klotzbach. The worship is also …

Church helps pay medical debt for 149 Cortland County residents

Through a fundraising campaign, 149 people in Cortland County will have $112,350 worth of debt abolished, courtesy of the First Unitarian Church of Ithaca and the national nonprofit RIP Medical Debt. …

First candles of Hanukkah light the night in Homer

A baby celebrated the start of his first Hanukkah on Thursday evening at the Homer Village Green. He’s already a big fan of it, said Hannah Martelli, his mother. He is fascinated by the lights. …

‘It’s more building than what we need’

The Interfaith Center at SUNY Cortland has been rattling around inside too much space for too long, so it has sold its building and will move into space across the street. The building at …

Religion

Christ Community Church, at 292 Tompkins St., Cortlandville, has scheduled summer worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Rachel’s message will reflect scriptures Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52. On Aug. …

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse has reached a settlement to pay $100 million to the survivors of sex abuse by priests, lay employees and volunteers of the diocese, it and the Official …

Religion briefs

Christ Community Church Christ Community Church at 292 Tompkins St., Cortland, will have worship at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Rachel’s message will reflect Scriptures Genesis 22:1-14. Cortland, …

Festival of Lights: Hanukkah in the Cortland area

When driving past the Homer Village Green, one may notice a menorah among the Christmas decorations.That’s a display of interfaith celebration in the community.People of Jewish faith will …

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