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Broome County Council of Churches
3 Otseningo Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
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Binghamton, NY
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April 2018 Connecting Congregations
Programs of Broome County
Council of Churches
Broome Bounty
CHOW®
Encounter Weekly
TV/Radio Program
Hospital Ministry
Jail Ministry
Ramp It Up
Senior Living Ministry
Faith in Action Volunteers
Spiritually Sensitive Mental Health Counseling for Individuals of ALL Ages, Couples & Families
New Location to Serve YOU Better:
3001 East Main Street, Endwell, NY
Satellite Office in Windsor
www.SamaritanCounseling.org
Most Insurance & Visa/MC Accepted
Call 607.754.2660 or Toll Free 1.877.825.0678
Southern Tier Homeless Coalition
Samaritan Counseling Center
April 2018 Connecting Congregations
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Earth Fest 2018 Sunday, April 29th - 10 am - 4 pm
SUNY Broome, 907 Upper Front St, #1
Binghamton, NY 13905
Traditionally, the area's first Fest of the year celebrating the rich-
ness and beauty of our planet. Earth Fest, sponsored by Earth
Day Southern, is one of the longest-running celebrations of Earth
Day in the nation and a respected Southern Tier institution.
We are proud to be again be partnering with SUNY Broome, Bing-
hamton Zoo at Ross Park, and Roberson Museum and Science
Center to provide a three venue Fest. Each venue is offering dis-
counts if you show up with a stamp from any of the other two
venues. Roberson and the Binghamton Zoo is $2 off and after all
that you can get a free admission to Earth Fest!
Vendor Fair (all encouraged to feature an ecology theme).
As always, there will be live music, food, magic shows, hands-on
children’s activities, crafts, demonstrations, and free give-a-ways.
We also feature a River Trails Bike Cruise organized by the
Southern Tier Bike Club.
The SUNY Broome Ecology Club will be operating a Book Ex-
change and Clothing Recycling Drop-off program for the event.
Fuel-efficient cars will also be on display. We also feature a River
Trails Bike Cruise organized by the Southern Tier Bike Club. -
Help Spread the word!!
If you are a vendor and wish to participate, please contact:
Chris W. Burger at Email: [email protected]
EARTH FEST, 2018
April Concerts at Trinity
Friday, April 6th at 7:30 pm - The Men of Trinity
Choir will present Candle Chant. This brief ser-
vice (30 mins.) is based on the office of Com-
pline and is sung entirely by the men of the choir in candle-
light. Scripture, Psalms, Prayers and Anthems are offered for
the restful close of day.
Sunday, April 22 at 7:00 pm - The Trinity Choir will be doing
Choral Evensong for Eastertide. This service of worship will
feature music from New York Composers.
These Services are open to the public.
Free parking is located behind the church on Oak Street.
Forum Classes at Trinity for April:
April Classes are focused on Religion and the State Series:
April 8 – Phyllis Amenda – Historical Overview of US Religion/
state relations
April 15 – Dael Norwood – BU Historian – Jefferson Bible & The
Early Founding Fathers on Religion
April 22 – Reception of Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe, Confirmands
and New Members
April 29 – Jonathan Karp – BU Historian on Jewish history, Juda-
ism and the State
All Classes meet in the Common Room from 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
44 Main Street, Binghamton, NY - 607.723.3593
Email - [email protected], Website - [email protected]
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church
New Clergy Support Group
Forming For Clergy of all Faiths who are struggling with issues related to
being clergy: both in congregational life and personally.
Discussion will depend on the needs of the group.
Possible topics are: Self-care, congregational conflict, external
and internal expectations, dealing with difficult people, feeling
overwhelmed, loneliness and isolation, burnout, unique stresses
of the job, the challenges of following a beloved clergy member,
issues with the clergy’s immediate family, personal stress, anxie-
ty, and depression in ministry.
When: Mondays from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Starting April 9 for 8 Sessions
Cost: One fee of $75.00 for all 8 Sessions
Location: Samaritan Counseling Center (see address below)
Led By: Rabbi Michele B. Medwin, D.Min.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LP)
To Register, if you would like to be part of a group but cannot
make that day or time, or for more information, contact Michele at
607.765.2895 or Email: [email protected].
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
Easter Sunday - April 1
Monday, April 2
Peace with Justice - 12:00 noon
Wednesday, April 4
Staff Meeting - 2:30 pm
Friday, April 5
FIAV Dining for Dollars Com. - 12:30 pm
Monday, April 16
Bible Study - 10:00 am
Wednesday, April 18
Multidisciplinary Case Review - 8:30 am
Tuesday, April 24
Program Directors’ Meeting - 8:30 am
Wednesday, April 25
Executive Committee - 12:00 noon
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Council Calendar of Events
CHOW® Needs Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse
Canned Vegetables Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit Soup
Canned Meat Pasta
Cold Cereal Hot Cereal
Pasta Sauce Healthy Snacks (Granola, Trail Mix, etc.)
Unopened items only, please.
3 Otseningo Street, Binghamton, NY 13903 - 607.724.9130
CHOW® Needs at BCCC
April 2018 Connecting Congregations
Faith in Action Volunteers
20th ANNUAL Faith in Action Volunteers
DoubleTree by Hilton, Binghamton
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Joseph Sellepack
Honorees: ● Al Babicek
Derek Agutter
Don Makers
Lana Rouff
Call the Council Office
607.724.9130
for more information.
The Volunteer
Spotlight is on
Andrea Hampton One of CHOW’s largest food fund raisers
which bring in 40,000 lbs. of food.
Who: Teams of Architects, Engineers and Designers
When:
Where: Oakdale Mall, Johnson City, NY
Why: To benefit CHOW & the Food Bank of the Southern Tier
For more information contact
Jack Seman at [email protected].
CANSTRUCTION
“The best way to find yourself
is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
Andrea comes to us through
Southern Tier Independence
Center where she works as an
aide. She has gone above and
beyond for the shopper pro-
gram by taking on not one but
four clients. She also helps out
with substitute shopping.
Her clients are so grateful to have her and they have
expressed that she goes above and beyond with
them. They don’t know what they would do without
her. She has been described to me as a “Godsend”.
Local VMW Meeting Saturday, April 7, 2018 @ 11:00 am
(The first Saturday of every month)
Church Commons Community Center, 28 Main St., Owego, NY Little White Church building east of Price Chopper
All Vets are Welcome . . . Especially those from Desert Storm and subsequent conflicts.
Call Bill Reynolds at 607.644.5690 with questions/comments.
Veterans of Modern Warfare
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The Dr. Garabed A. Fattal Community Free Clinic is OPEN
Thursdays 4:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Primary Health Care:
Exams, Medications, Labs, X-rays and Referrals
Health Insurance Information and Assistance
Services available to uninsured adults at no cost.
No appointment necessary!
225 Front Street, Binghamton - 607.778.3938 or 607.772.3519
The Dr. Garabed A. Fattal Community Clinic
April 2018 Connecting Congregations
Boulevard United Methodist Church
113 Grand Boulevard, Binghamton, NY - 607.797.5675
Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunday, April 1st, 7:00 am
Followed by Breakfast
6 Morris Street, Binghamton, NY — One block up from General Hospital
Ross Memorial Presbyterian Church
Easter Sunday
Service
April 1 - 11:00 am
All are Welcome
Rummage Sale
May 11 - 9 am - 4 pm
May 12 - 9 am - 1 pm
Bag Sale at Noon on Saturday
Mother’s Day Prayer & Liturgy May 11, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Although Mother’s Day is a beloved holiday, it is not
something many women do not look forward to.
It can be a painful day due to the struggles of life.
Challenges in our childhoods or own experiences of mother-
hood can lead us to feel overwhelmed on Mother’s Day.
If you desire comfort and healing, please join us at our prayer service.
For more information Email [email protected].
3732 Waverly Road, Owego, NY 13827, 607.687.1932
Owego Church of the Nazarene
“Save Your Soles” Shoe Drive - Now through April 30
We are accepting donations of gently worn, used and new
shoes. All donated shoes will be dis-
tributed to people in impoverished
nations to help them learn to be self
-sufficient, making a difference in
their lives and the lives of their families.
We have a Shoe Collection Box located outside the Church
front door or you can call the church to have shoes picked up.
Thank you for helping!
918 Front Street, Binghamton, NY — 607.724.5421
Nimmonsburg United Methodist Church
Mary's Meal A free community meal for those in
need of food or companionship.
Tuesday, April 24 - and the last Tuesday of every month
Doors open 5:00 pm — Meal served 5:30 - 6:30 pm
If you have any questions, please call 607.222.5616.
801 Main Street, Vestal, NY -- 607.222.5616
Our Lady of Sorrows
Owego Nazarene Church, 3732 Waverly Rd., Owego, NY
Sarah’s Laughter - Infertility & Loss Support Group
Sarah's Laughter Infertility & Loss Support Group
Join us on April 5th @ 7:00 pm (First Thursday of each month)
Walking through infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth is
never easy. It's even harder when you feel alone.
The good news is you don't have to feel alone any more. For more information, please contact Laura Nase
33 Glann Road, Apalachin, NY — 607.625.4134
Park Terrace Community UMC &
Park Terrace Nursery School
Spaghetti Dinner
Sat. April 28 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Spaghetti, Meatballs, Bread,
Salad & Dessert
Adults: $8.00 (Age 13 and over)
Children: $4.00 (Age 3 to 12)
Free (under Age 3)
Family maximum: $30 (Immediate family only)
Check us out on Facebook
United Way of Broome County
Volunteer Conference & Recognition Reception
Tuesday, April 17 Conference: 1 - 5 pm, Reception: 5 - 6:45 pm
Come learn about using social media and
your website to recruit volunteers, legal issues
when working with volunteers and much more.
For more information email [email protected].
