WATERTOWN — Like so many of us, the Rev. Leon I. VanWie was saddened to watch a massive fire heavily damage the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral back in April. Read More ⇒

HENDERSON — A ceremony here Saturday will reflect a universal truth: a promise kept is a blessing. Read More ⇒

CENTRAL SQUARE - The First Universalist Society of Central Square is offering a lunch-discussion course to share ideas for better living in these chaotic times. “A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World” is a course developed by the Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI). Read More ⇒

NEW HAVEN - Dempster Grove Campground, located at 1124 State Route 104B in New Haven, will hold a variety of events during the month of August. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO - Journey of Faith United Methodist Church will serve their free lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Read More ⇒

CLEVELAND - Cleveland United Methodist Church welcomed a new pastor and youth pastor. Wendy Morrison is the new pastor for Cleveland and Camden United Methodist churches following the retirement of Pastor Stephen Maddox. Her husband, Matthew Morrison is now the youth pastor at both churches.… Read More ⇒

OSWEGO - Beginning at noon on Saturday, Aug. 10, St. Peter’s Church at 83 E. Albany St., will hold its annual pulled pork and chicken barbecue. Read More ⇒

CENTRAL SQUARE - First Baptist Church along with other churches in the community will hold a church service at Taft Bay Park, Route 49, Bernhards Bay on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 10:45 a.m. to be followed by a carry-in lunch. All are the invited to worship. Bring a dish to share and own table servi… Read More ⇒

OSWEGO - At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church, 103 W. Seventh St., Oswego will hold a feast Mass. Read More ⇒

CONSTANTIA - Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of the warm weather to conduct an ecumenical service in a local park. And, that’s just what is happening at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, at Taft Bay Park in Constantia. The Baptist, Universalist and Central Square Community churches… Read More ⇒

OSWEGO - West Baptist Church will once again hold its yearly music camp from 5:30-8 p.m., Aug. 5 through 8. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO - The Church of the Resurrection across from Franklin Square in Oswego is preparing for an open house and hymn sing. All are invited to submit their favorite hymns by Aug. 12 to be included in the program for the September event. Read More ⇒

The ordination and installation of Douglas J. Lucia as the bishop of the Syracuse Roman Catholic Diocese is scheduled for 2 p.m. Aug. 8 in the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Syracuse. Read More ⇒

CARTHAGE — Area churches are seeking new pastors after two clergy members recently left the area. Read More ⇒

PHILADELPHIA — The large banner on the lawn of Leverington Church in Roxborough has been raising eyebrows as if it were a Wingardium Leviosa spell. Read More ⇒

ADAMS - On Saturday, July 6, at Emmanuel Church, 40 E. Church St., Adams, speaker Carol Jefford will inspire others to change their lives through a simple act of trust. The 10 a.m.-noon program is free, and follows a complimentary, optional breakfast from 9-9:45 a.m. Read More ⇒

OSWEGO — Roman Catholics in Oswego who want to continue worshipping and attending Mass at their beloved St. Mary’s Church are using two different tactics to try to keep the church open. Read More ⇒

OGDENSBURG — A long-time north country priest has been appointed to serve as the bishop of the Diocese of Syracuse. Read More ⇒

WATERTOWN — Trinity Episcopal Church will welcome its new rector when she gives her first service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Read More ⇒