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Fellowship aim of Pound Auction
MOOERS — Mooers United Methodist Church will host a Pound Auction at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, to promote fun and fellowship.

All are invited to take part whether they bid or not on the mystery packages that weigh about one pound each.

"Feel free to bring your own wrapped item to have auctioned off," said the Rev. Al Johnson, pastor, in a press release. "You may get a bath ensemble and gift certificate to a specialty store or you may get a simple knickknack that you can use in next year's office grab bag."

Beverages are provided and participants are encouraged to bring a snack to share.

"We try to have special items for our younger friends, too," Johnson said.

For more information, call 236-7129 before 7 p.m. or e-mail: mooersumc@yahoo.com.

Disenchanted Catholics invited
to sessions

PLATTSBURGH — Saint Peter's Parish will host a four-week discussion group for Catholics who have become disenchanted with their faith.

The sessions will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 24, and will be held for the next four consecutive Wednesdays. All sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and be held in the Emmaus Room at Saint Peter's.

Deacon Frank Bushey will be the facilitator for the discussion.

Page to present 'BodySpirit!'
PLATTSBURGH — Sunday, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Plattsburgh features guest speaker Shelley Page.

A Unitarian Universalist ministerial candidate, she presents "BodySpirit!" The talk, said a press release, is an exploration of the power-embodied spiritual practice that help people embrace their wholeness and live more fully. The public is welcome.

Sunday services begin at 10 a.m. The church is located at 4 Palmer St. Call 561-6920 for more information.