PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
A support group for parents and other family members who are trying to support a loved one through an addiction.
Meetings are FREE and open to any sober loved one; attendees must be 18 and over.
PAL is a family recovery organization, educating, equipping, and supporting families of individuals dealing with addiction. The goal is their restored peace, strength, and hope in the midst of turbulent times.
What makes PAL unique is the evidence-based practices and the peer-to-peer support, where participants are encouraged to share their experiences with each other in confidence.
Meets every other Monday (except holidays) from 6-7:30 pm.

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The Chosen Bible Study-Season 1
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Join us this coming January of 2026 as we dig deeper into this popular series that brings the Bible stories to life in a whole new way! Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications — we are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.
What does it actually mean to be chosen?
To answer that question, we are going old school — testament that is — which leads us back to the New Testament and directly to Jesus.
Wednesdays January 14 – March 4, 2026
10 am–12 pm
The Good News Foundation
10475 Cosby Manor Road
Utica, NY 13502

The Chosen Bible Study-Season 1
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00
Join us this coming January of 2026 as we dig deeper into this popular series that brings the Bible stories to life in a whole new way! Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications — we are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.
What does it actually mean to be chosen?
To answer that question, we are going old school — testament that is — which leads us back to the New Testament and directly to Jesus.
Wednesdays January 14 – March 4, 2026
6 pm–8 pm
The Good News Foundation
10475 Cosby Manor Road
Utica, NY 13502

Paint, Sip and Pray Evening
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00
Joanne Destefano, local artist, writer, and instructor will present The Good News Center’s first , Paint, Sip and Pray Evening.
“Peace Like A River” will be the theme as Joanne demonstrates and instructs her interpretation of “peace.” Be ready to experience this RELAXING adventure as you dare to splash color on a blank canvas and tell your story under Joanne’s directive.
Also a motivational speaker on Anxiety Recovery, Joanne incorporates ‘visuals’ of mixed-media art where she ‘gathers’ and tears up ‘unsuccessful’ paintings and collages them back together in a beautiful design to convey what God does to our lives. He ‘gathers’ ALL our experiences, throws nothing away, and USES our torn pieces to create something beautiful! Join us as you create your own MASTER-PEACE! “We all have stories to tell. Life and art create many messes, but when we focus on the ‘ugly’ stuff, we don’t see the good things happening in the midst of it!”
The evening includes all supplies, instruction, wine and a grazing board. The cost is $35 per person.
This event is sold out! Do to the popularity of the event stay tuned in as we may add an additional date.

Separated & Divorced Support Group
2026-02-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-15 17:00 - 19:00
Are you navigating the emotional, relational, and logistical complexities of separation or divorce?
You do not have to go through this difficult time alone. The free and confidential Separated and Divorced support group offers a safe space to share experiences, process your feelings, and rebuild your confidence. Find the support and encouragement you need to move forward with clarity and purpose.
All are welcome, regardless of where you are in your journey.
We offer both in-person or online meetings via Zoom.

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The Third Option
2026-02-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-15 18:30 - 20:30 | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Are you surviving or thriving in your relationship?
Learn to heal, grow and live a happier healthier life together.
The Third Option is a free and confidential skills-based program that helps participants build a life based on respect, communication, and mutual support.
The groups focus is on encouraging open dialogue, building trust, listening to
understand and speaking with truth and love.
In-person or online meetings via Zoom. Meets every other Sunday 6:30-8:30 pm (except holidays).
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Grief Support
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:30
If you have experienced the loss of someone beloved, you may find yourself struggling with pain, sadness, and loneliness.
Rather than coping in isolation, it can be helpful to share your sorrow with others who are traveling on a similar journey.
That is the reason for GRIEF SUPPORT, a free and confidential peer support group for those grieving the loss of someone close.
In-person or online meetings via Zoom every other Tuesday (except holidays).
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Grief Support Evening Session
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:30

Veterans 4 Worship
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:30
Whether you are a career serviceman or woman, or serving for a term, you and your family face many hardships that meet you head-on.
Your mental, spiritual, and physical state will be challenged, and you will incur many difficulties that you must overcome.
The free and confidential Veterans 4 Worship group focuses on shared faith, community and healing, emphasizing practical and compassionate care and support.
The group is facilitated by author of “Camouflage Christian” Richard Smith, Army Chief Warrant Officer 4, retired.
Our free program is open to all active-military service men & women, and veterans.
We meet the third Wednesday of the month (except holidays) from 6-7:30 pm.
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Theology Uncorked welcomes Beth Lynch Pilgrimage Coordinator and Saints of Auriesville Museum Manager at the National Shrine Our Lady of Martyrs
2026-02-19 18:15 - 20:00
Theology Uncorked welcomes Beth Lynch, Pilgrimage Coordinator and Saints of Auriesville Museum Manager at the National Shrine Our Lady of Martyrs, Auriesville, NY.
Beth Lynch’s title for her talk will be “Why did St. Kateri Tekakwitha Convert to Catholicism? Exploring Indigenous Conversion and Its Consequences in the 17th Century.”
St. Kateri Tekakwitha was among the first indigenous of what is now Canada and the U.S. who converted through the Jesuit missionaries. Her life was of sacrifice whereas other indigenous converts suffered martyrdom. Explore their embrace of their new faith and its heroic consequences.
Since 2008, Beth has been researching and interpreting the inspirational stories of the North American Martyrs and St. Kateri Tekakwitha in giving pilgrimage tours, writing articles, giving presentations, appearing on podcasts, and on several EWTN programs.
She is a parishioner at Annunciation Church in Ilion where she serves as sacristan and lecturer. She leads a weekly rosary for residents at a local rehab center.
Reservations are required by February13 , 2026.
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Women at the Well
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:30
It wasn’t the water He came for. It was me.
Are you yearning to have a deeper relationship with God?
Do you feel stirrings in your heart and are not sure how to act upon them?
Are you inspired by hearing the faith journeys of others?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to join the group Women at the Well. The groups is facilitated by Kathy Meus. Kathy retired after 36 years of serving four parishes in the diocese as a Director of Faith Formation and in pastoral ministry.
These women meet to encourage each other on their journey of faith. It is free and open to women who want a stronger relationship with God.
Meets the last Tuesday of the month. There will be no Women at the Well for the months of July and August.
Last Tuesday of the month, 2-3:30 PM. (Please note new time)

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"The Journey from Islam to Jesus: A Path Less Traveled?" Good News Luncheon
2026-02-26 11:00 - 13:00
A generation ago, it was very uncommon to hear of even one Muslim becoming a disciple of Jesus. However, in our times, Muslims throughout the world are becoming Christians. Please join us as we welcome Rev. Dr. Fred Farrokh to our Good News Luncheon as he shares his personal journey to faith in Christ, as well as describing this growing global movement of Muslims to Christ.
Rev. Dr. Fred Farrokh is a Muslim-background Christian who serves as an international trainer with Global Initiative: Reaching Muslim Peoples. Fred is an ordained missionary with Elim Fellowship. Before joining Global Initiative, Fred served as executive director of Jesus for Muslims Network in Metro New York, and special projects officer with SAT-7 in Cyprus.
$18 per person, $15 for 1992 Society Members. 300 Club Members FREE.
Reservations are required by February 19th.

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The Exodus Christian Contemporary Music
2026-03-06 19:00 - 20:15
The Passion of Jesus adapted from the Gospels.
The Exodus is a Christian Contemporary singing group from the eastern region under the direction of Paul O’Neil.
Through narrative and songs, accompanied by piano, strings, and flute, this presentation will help provide, for who attend, new insights and personal reflection on the days we call Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Bible Study; No Greater Love A Biblical Walk Through Christ's Passion
2026-03-18 10:00 - 12:00
We often hear about Jesus’ Passion and death in the Gospels, the Rosary, the Mass, the Stations of the Cross, and many other devotions. Because we hear about Christ’s Passion so often, it’s easy for us to lose sight of its profound significance. But imagine if you had never heard these stories before. Imagine experiencing them for the very first time, and realizing that Jesus is a real person who really suffered and died for you and for me so that we can have eternal life.
Join us for No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, as we walk step-by-step with Jesus on his journey from his Agony in the Garden to his Crucifixion on Calvary.
Classes are Wednesdays, March 18th-April 22nd, from 10 am to 12 pm.
The cost is $30 per person. Please register by February 25th.

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