The Good News Center

The Chosen Bible Study-Season 1
2026-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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

Grief Support Evening Session
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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
2026-02-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)

The Third Option
2026-02-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Separated & Divorced Support Group
2026-02-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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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Paint, Sip and Pray Evening
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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.

The Chosen Bible Study-Season 1
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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

Caregiver Support Group
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | The Good News Center, 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica, NY, 13502, United States
Caring… it’s not the hard part of caregiving.
Caregivers primary challenges lie in the logistical, emotional, physical and financial demands, not the love or compassion for their loved one.
The Caregiver Support Group’s focus is providing tangible resources, coping mechanisms, problem solving skills and educational tools to help caregivers feel more confident and less stressed in their roles.
The Caregiver Support Group meets monthly from 6-7:30 PM, facilitated by Mary Bogdan, MHA, BSN, CHPN, CHPCA.
Our group is FREE and open to anyone in a care giving role.

More than 59 million Americans provide care for an adult with a complex medical condition or disability, with another 4 millions caring for a child.

The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP have released Caregiving in the U.S. 2025, a research report released every five years. Compared to past reports, the proportion of Americans who are caregivers has climbed, now standing at 24% of the U.S. adult population.
Caregiving has also become more intense over time, with 55% of caregivers handling medical or nursing tasks, as well as activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing and toileting. Seventy percent of adult caregivers under age 65 are working, and half cite impacts on their work obligations.

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PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-12 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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Women at the Well
2026-01-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
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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Theology Uncorked with Father Mark Kaminski
2026-01-15 18:15 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Theology Uncorked welcomes Father Mark Kaminski.
Father Mark’s title for his talk will be “The Fifth Gospel”; a correlation between Theology and Sacred Art. Journey through Christian Iconography.
Father will explore the humble origins of sacred art as well as take us on a spiritual journey of more than 1800 years of its development and flourishing. A particular attention will be placed on the contemporary dimension of sacred symbols and how they can enhance and deepen our 21st century spiritual life.
Fr. Mark P. Kaminski, PhD, DMin is currently the Pastor of Holy Trinity Church and Sacred Heart & St Mary’s Church.
Reservations are required by January 12, 2026.
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