January 8 to June 3
Bible Study – Epic: A Journey Through Church History, every Wednesday at The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. Do you know your family history? The history of the Church is the story of our family. Learn about the major people, places, and events of the thousand years of Church history. $30. To register, contact Michele Jones at (315) 735-6210 or mjones@thegoodnewscenter.org.
January 16
Radical Hospitality at St. Bartholomew Church, 30 Pleasant St., Norwich; 6 – 8 p.m. “Radical hospitality” is the hallmark of discipleship. Disciples know how to roll out the red carpet whether among friends or strangers. Join us to learn more about making your parish — and your home — a place where people come to encounter Christ, in the midst of a welcoming environment. Free and open to all. Register at OurCatholicFaith.com or contact Mary Wentlent at mwentlent@gmail.com.
January 30
Winter Blues and Barbecue at Christ the King Retreat House, 500 Brookford Rd., Syracuse; 6 – 8 p.m. Beat the winter blues and enjoy a barbecue lunch in the middle of winter to lift your spirits. To further recharge your spiritual life, enjoy inspirational speaker Adam Eichelberger. We will renew our promise to God this winter by learning from St. Paul how to change our minds to match our hearts. $25 offering includes barbecue dinner. To register, contact Christ the King at (315) 446-2680 or visit ctkretreat.com.
