The Good News Center

Separated & Divorced Support Group
2026-08-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-27 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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The Third Option
2026-08-23 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-27 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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PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
2026-08-24 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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Grief Support
2026-09-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-09-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-09-29 14:00 - 15:30 (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 Evening Session
2026-09-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

Good News Luncheon; "A Catholic's Journey with the Holocaust"
2026-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join The Good News Center as we welcome Linna Schindler McDonald for our luncheon on Wednesday, September 9th, from 11 AM-1 PM.
Linna will speak about A Catholic’s Journey with the Holocaust. Antisemitism is darkness. By discussing its origins and its application by the Nazi’s through the Holocaust, we begin to recognize its relevance even today. Let us stand with Helen Sperling, a local Jewish survivor whom we lost a few years ago. She said, “Thou shalt not be a bystander.”
Linna is a retired Catholic school teacher. She became aware of the Holocaust at an early age, and has studied and taught about this very important topic for over 20 years. She has spoken to young people as well as adult Jews and Christians.
The cost is $20 per person or $18 for 1992 Society Members. 300 Club Members are free. Reservations open June 1, 2026. To register call The Good News Center 315-735-6210 or register below.
Please register before September 2, 2026.

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Bible Study; Life Everlasting
2026-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Heaven, hell, death and judgement are not the end; they are the beginning. Life Everlasting will help participants see how God’s plan for our eternal destiny gives purpose to our struggles, clarity to our decisions, and hope for the future. By the end of this bible study, you will walk away with a renewed vision of your daily life, strengthened by the promise of eternal life with God.
Join us for Life Everlasting at The Good News Center beginning Wednesdays, September 16th-October 14th, 10 am-12 pm or 6 pm–8 pm. The cost is $30 per person. Registration opens June 1st. Please register online at goodnewsfoundation.org under the event calendar or call us at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Cyrenian Way Retreat
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13
There is a longing in the human heart that never goes away. The longing to be seen. To be known. To be heard without being fixed. To be loved without performing.
Most of us carry hidden burdens. Questions. Wounds. Hopes we barely say out loud. We scroll. We achieve. We serve. We stay busy. And still — something deeper calls.
The Cyrenian Way Retreat is an invitation to answer that call.
Join Fr. Jason Hage, founder of the Cyrenian Apostolate and author of The Cyrenian Way: Spiritual Poverty & The Art of Accompaniment, September 11-13, 2026 at The Good News Center. The retreat begins Friday at 4 pm and ends Sunday at noon. This first-of-its-kind retreat is a bold and beautiful encounter for those who want more than surface-level faith. More than inspiration. More than information. Over one transformative weekend, you will enter into: Real silence that strengthens instead of isolates; Eucharistic prayer that anchors the soul; Dynamic teaching and formation with Fr. Hage; Honest storytelling in a community that truly listens; Practical training in the art of accompaniment; Brotherhood and sisterhood.
You will be invited to bring your whole story- your wounds, your questions, your desire for something real and discover that weakness is not a liability in the spiritual life. It is the doorway.
The Cyrenian Way teaches a simple but life-altering truth: when we stop guarding our image and begin offering our undivided love and attention to God and to one another, everything shifts. Prayer becomes alive. Relationships become deeper. Your faith becomes embodied and courageous.
Space is limited. Full payment is required by August 31, 2026. The retreat weekend includes: lodging-two breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners. The cost is $349 per person or $499 per couple. To register please call The Good News Center at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

PAL - Parents of Addicted Loved Ones
2026-09-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-09-28 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.
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Bible Study; Life Everlasting
2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Heaven, hell, death and judgement are not the end; they are the beginning. Life Everlasting will help participants see how God’s plan for our eternal destiny gives purpose to our struggles, clarity to our decisions, and hope for the future. By the end of this bible study, you will walk away with a renewed vision of your daily life, strengthened by the promise of eternal life with God.
Join us for Life Everlasting at The Good News Center beginning Wednesdays, September 16th-October 14th, 10 am-12 pm or 6 pm–8 pm. The cost is $30 per person. Registration opens June 1, 2026. Please register online at goodnewsfoundation.org under the event calendar or call us at 315-735-6210 Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Veterans 4 Worship
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
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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Caregiver Support Group
2026-09-21 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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Sight & Sound Theatres present Joshua
2026-09-28 - 2026-09-29
From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, Joshua is miraculous adventure for the whole family. Journey along side the people of Israel as they navigate their newfound freedom in an unforgiving wilderness. When Joshua is called to replace Moses as their faithful leader, tensions mount in the midst of dwindling supplies and approaching armies. With one last fortified city standing between the Israelites and the Promised Land, unexpected help emerges from behind enemy lines and Joshua’s trust in God’s plan is put to the ultimate test.
Come along September 28th through the 29th on an unforgettable journey of faith as Joshua comes to life in a powerful new stage production at Sight & Sound Theatres.
Complete package includes transportation, accommodations, one (1) breakfast, two (2) lunches and one (1) dinner, admission to the show and to the National Center for Padre Pio.
For more information and pricing please call us at 315-735-6210. Reservations open March 9, 2026.

Women at the Well
2026-09-29 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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