Mars Hill Network

Penn Yan Bible Church AWANA & Youth Group
2025-12-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Awana and Youth Groups for pre-school age kids thru 12th grade. Fall start up is Wednesday, September 10 and we meet every Wednesday thru the end of April from 6-8 pm. Our desire is to see others know God better.

Christmas Eve Service - Canastota
2025-12-24 18:00 - 19:00 | The Way Ministries, 2657 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota, NY, 13032, United States
The Way Ministries is hosting their annual Christmas Eve service on Wednesday December 24th at 6 PM. Join us at 2657 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota NY 13032.

Celebrate Recovery Meetings
2025-12-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Crossroads Community Church, 1751 Fyler Rd, Chittenango, NY, 13037, United States
Join us for a Bible based 12-Step recovery ministry to find healing from your hurts, habits, and hang-ups in a safe and secure environment with ladies and men who find healing with Jesus Christ as their higher power. We meet weekly in the Crossroads Community Center.

Fresh Start Fellowship - Life Recovery Group
2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward Avenue, Auburn, NY, 13021, United States
Fresh Start Fellowship is a Life Recovery Group. We all have struggles in life. We get impatient with those we love, we may struggle with finances, or feel down some days and unmotivated. Everyday life has its difficulties. But some of these struggles are deep rooted and can lead to feelings of being stuck in life. Life Recovery is for those who struggle with addictions, difficult emotions, relational struggles, and issues with life.

"A Holiday Celebration with Tim Schramm & Friends
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | West Herr Auditorium Theatre, 885 E. Main St., Rochester, NY, 14605, United States
The Rochester Theater Organ Society proudly presents “A Holiday Celebration!” on Sunday, December 21st at 2:00 PM at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre. Tim Schramm and friends will spread a variety of cheer in a celebration of the holidays. There will be music and songs featuring local artists accompanied by the Mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ!
Admission for NON-members is $15 per person. Children 12 and under with an adult, and students with school ID are always FREE. The Box Office opens at 1:00 PM and the doors open at 1:15 PM. Seating is General Admission, not reserved. There are no advance ticket sales.
The RTOS annual membership fee of only $75 includes FREE admission for you and a guest to eight concerts each year. Visit the RTOS website rtosonline.org or stop by the Membership Table in the lobby for more information including special rates for out-of-town members.

Light in the Darkness — A Night of Story and Song
2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Living Word Church, 6099 Court St Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States
Join us for Light in the Darkness, a powerful Christmas production filled with moving music, dramatic storytelling, and heartfelt moments your whole family will enjoy. This year’s program shines a beautiful light on the hope and love of God in every season — even in our darkest moments.
This free event features inspiring music, provoking narration, and a message that points hearts toward Christ during the Christmas season. Bring your family, invite a friend, and make it part of your Christmas tradition.
Cost: Free admission — tickets are free but are needed for seating capacity.
More Info / Tickets:
www.livingword.live/christmas2025
Organization: Living Word Church
Phone: 315-437-6774
Website: www.livingword.live

Holiday Open Farm Days
2025-12-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Shepherds Creek Alpacas, 5797 Stilwell Rd, Trumansburg, NY, 14886, United States
The alpacas at Shepherds Creek Alpacas will be greeting Holiday visitors, posing for photos and looking for treats from 11 ’til 4 on Saturday November 29th, Saturday December 6th and Saturday December 20th! While you are here you’ll want to visit our beautiful Alpaca Farm Shop where you’ll find lots of unique alpaca gift items! Located just across the road from Hunt’s Tree Farm where you can enjoy more holiday fun and shop for Christmas Trees and Wreaths! *We will be closed Saturday December 13th.

Annual Cookie Walk
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 | First United Church of East Syracuse, 823 Franklin Park Dr, East Syracuse, NY, 13057, United States
Join us for the First United Church of East Syracuse
Annual Cookie Walk
Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Let us do your holiday baking for you… Choose from a variety of your favorite homemade cookies
& treats for your holiday enjoyment & entertaining! $8.00 / lb.
First United Church of East Syracuse
823 Franklin Park Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057 (315) 463-6833 https://www.unitedchurchesyr.org/
All proceeds to benefit the First United Church of East Syracuse.
Contact Info:
Gladys Greabell gladysgreabell@gmail.com
315-656-8525

2nd Chance Shop
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Palermo Community Church, 11 County Route 35, Fulton, NY, 13069, United States
Palermo Community Church has the 2nd Chance Shoppe open every Saturday from 10am-2pm. Clothing in every size as well as household items and craft supplies. For further information call 315-591-4468.

Flapjack Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-20 08:00 - 10:00 | First Baptist Church Penfield, 1862 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY, 14526, United States
Flapjack Benefit Breakfast
Saturday December 20, 8 to 10 am
We offer delicious pancakes, pure maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, blueberry topping, whipped cream, coffee, fellowship and more for $10.00 per person ($5 kids)!
Sugar free syrup available Handicap accessible
All December proceeds will go directly to help support the Open Door Mission: A Christian Rescue Mission founded on the belief that with proper resources hope can be restored and lives of impoverished men, women and children of Rochester, NY could be forever changed. https://opendoormission.com
Donations gratefully accepted.
First Baptist Church of Penfield
1862 Penfield Rd, 585-586-2876
www.fbpenfield.org

Healthy Eating Support Community Program
2025-12-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14850, United States
Do you struggle to eat healthier? Maybe struggling with binge eating or having trouble coming up with delicious yet nutritious meals to make? At the Healthy Eating Support Community program, we can help you make healthier choices that will benefit you in the long run – all at the grand cost of $0. This program is holding meetings every other Thursday from 4:30PM to 5:30PM at the Tompkins County Cornell Cooperative Extension, located at 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, New York. The meetings will continue every other Thursday. Free to all, compassion for all, come join us!

Drive-Thru Living Nativity - Auburn
2025-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward Avenue, Auburn, NY, 13021, United States
Experience the true meaning of Christmas from the comfort of your car! Auburn Alliance Church warmly invites you and your family to our Drive-Thru Living Nativity, a heartwarming journey through the story of Christ’s birth brought to life by actors and live animals. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to witness the wonder of the first Christmas. This is a free, family-friendly event—no reservations required. Drive through, enjoy the scenes, and let the story of Jesus’ birth fill your hearts with joy and hope this season! Come celebrate the miracle of Christmas with us!

Nativity and Family Fun Night
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Crossroads Community Church, 1751 Fyler Rd, Chittenango, NY, 13037, United States
Webster, NY — Experience the wonder of Christmas at Nativity Night & Family Fun,
a community celebration hosted by Crossroads Community Church on
Friday, December 12, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm.
Families are invited to walk through a live nativity with live animals, enjoy Christmas carols and live music at 7:30 p.m., and take part in games, activities, and festive treats for all ages.
More than an event, Nativity Night is an opportunity to connect with neighbors, experience the warmth of community, and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas — hope, joy, and the birth of Jesus.

Free Will Dinner
2025-12-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Oswego Trinity United Methodist Church, 45 East Utica St., Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Oswego Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) welcomes everyone to the free will dinner on Sunday, December 7 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. or until gone. The menu includes goulash, Italian bread, tossed salad, cookies and beverage.
The eat-in dinner will be served downstairs so, please use the Utica Street entrance. Donations will be accepted, but never expected. The free will dinner usually occurs the first Sunday of each month starting at 4:30. The January 4 dinner will include goulash, Italian bread, tossed salad, cookies and beverage.
Trinity UMC Christmas Nu 2 U and Christmas Cookie Sale is planned for December 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delicious homemade cookies will be available for sale by the pound. The Nu 2 U sale will feature winter and Christmas items such as decorations, clothing, dishes, books and items perfect for gift giving.
A portion of the proceeds will be used to buy food and toys for several families at Christmas.
Anyone wishing to donate used Christmas items may do so on December 4 and 5 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or call the church for arrangements.
The church is located at 45 East Utica Street, corner of East 4th and Utica, Oswego. Everyone is welcome to attend in person worship on Sunday starting at 11 a.m. For further information, please call and leave a message at (315) 343-1715; visit https://trinityumcoswego.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/OswegoNYTrinityUMC.

Gather: Poetry and Music
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Lansing Area Performance Hall, 1004 Auburn Rd., North Lansing, NY, 13073, United States
The Verb Takes a Walk to a gathering of voices. Join us as we paint reflections of the world in language and music.
Refreshments and admission, as always, are free.
The Verb is a Savage Club series, occurring on the first Sunday of just about every month, except for January.
Prior events have included poets Janie Bibbie, Peaches Gillette, Brooke Lange, Daphne Sola, Adin Ljuca, Mike Finn, Gregory Busby, Natalie Lister, Wendy Babiak, Barbara Regenspan, Fran Markover, Kevin Basl, Eric Evans, Cynthia (Sam) Foley, Rusty Boseman, Clara Matton and Mark Zuss, painter Tommy Beers, and musicians Hugh McElyea, Brian Wansink, Tony Lister, Ira Kamp, Jeremy Beutel, Tony Pesco, Christopher Loy and DeWayne Perry.
Collaborative work among poets, musicians, dancers and other artists is encouraged. Send poems and inquiries to poet Mark Zuss, mlzuss@outlook.com, or composer Hugh McElyea, hugomac@gmail.com.
The December event will be even better with you there!
We are happy to have the support of the Community Arts Partnership

Palermo Church 12th Annual Christmas in Palermo
2025-12-07 10:30 - 17:00 | NY
The Palermo Church will host its 12th annual “CHRISTMAS IN PALERMO” on December 7, 2025. Activities will take place all day and will begin with a Christmas pageant during our Worship service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to join us. The church is located at 11 Co. Rt. 35, Fulton, NY.
The festivities start after the Worship service. Upstairs in the Loomis Room you will find Crafters and Venders with all kinds of Christmas gift ideas from 11:30 to 5 p.m. The Cookie and Candy Shoppe, complete with cotton candy, you won’t want to miss. We’ll have boxes of homemade cookies to sell. The Basket Drawing of 30 or more beautiful baskets will be displayed upstairs, Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive around 3 p.m. by firetruck and visit with children in the fireplace room.
The Bubble Man will be with us in the Sanctuary (upstairs) from approximately 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Downstairs make sure the kids visit the Kid’s Christmas Shoppe where they can Christmas Shop for 25 cents and wrap their gift too. Look for the Make-It-Take-It Craft section from 1:00 – 2:00pm, Reindeer games, will be held outdoors and Face Painting in the back of the dining room. At 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. lunch will be available in the kitchen area. Pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, nachos and cheese sauce, and drinks will be available.
Scouting Troops Trail Life and American Heritage Girls will serve hot chocolate and s’mores.
Downstairs at the kitchen window at 4:00 p.m. there will be free soup, chili, salad and bread. Anyone who wants to compete in the “Chili Cook Off” may register by contacting the church office at 315-598-4888. Prizes for first, second and third place winners will be given.
Our 2nd Chance Shoppe will be open all day. Its normal hours are every Saturday from 10 to 2 p.m. There are lots of winter clothing, coats, sweaters, toys etc. at very, very reasonable prices.
We look forward to seeing you once again and celebrate the Christmas season together. Questions call Ginny Chawgo at 315-591-4468.

Christmas Marketfest
2025-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 | NY
Celebrate the Season at Christmas Marketfest – December 6th at Faith Baptist Church in Rexford, NY!
Rexford, NY – Bundle up and enjoy an evening that captures the joy, love, and spirit of the Christmas season at Faith Baptist’s Christmas Marketfest! Held on Saturday, December 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at 11 Glenridge Rd in Rexford, NY, this outdoor, family-friendly, European style event brings the community together with festivities reflecting the heart of Christmas, reminding us that Jesus is the reason we celebrate.
This year’s Marketfest highlights include:
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 PM
• Nativity
• Local Vendors & Artisans
• Food Trucks
• Live Music, featuring a children’s choir and Christmas carolers throughout the evening
For more information on Christmas Marketfest, please contact Rhonda at helpmerhonda411@gmail.com

Holiday Craft Sale and Baked Ziti Lunch/Dinner
2025-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Collamer United Church, 6865 Fly Rd, Collamer, NY, 13057, United States
The Collamer United Church is excited to announce that we will be having a Holiday Craft Sale along with a Baked Ziti lunch/dinner in our Fellowship Hall on Saturday, December 6.
The Holiday Craft Sale will feature a variety of crafter’s handmade goods including seasonal gifts, ornaments, knitted/crocheted items, jewelry, holiday, and home décor, some “new to you items,” a bake sale, and a kid’s table to keep them busy while you shop! Stay for our baked ziti lunch or bring it home for dinner! The meal will include baked ziti, homemade meatballs, garden salad, Italian bread, and dessert. Eat-In or Take-Out. $12.00 for ALL adults. $5.00 for children under 10. (We apologize but we cannot accept credit cards)
The church is located at 6865 Fly Road in Collamer (East Syracuse), just South of the intersection of Fly Road and Route 298 (about 2 miles East of Carrier Circle, or take Exit 7 off from Route 481).

Christmas Nu 2 U and Christmas Cookie Sale
2025-12-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Oswego Trinity United Methodist Church, 45 East Utica St., Oswego, NY, 13126, United States
Delicious homemade cookies will be available for sale by the pound. The Nu 2 U sale will feature Christmas new and gently used decorations, clothing, dishes, books and items perfect for gift giving.
A portion of the proceeds will be used to buy food and toys for several families at Christmas.
Anyone wishing to donate used Christmas items may do so on December 4 and 5 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or call the church for arrangements. Please use the East Utica entrance as the sale is downstairs.
Trinity UMC is located at 45 East Utica Street, corner of East 4th and Utica, Oswego. Everyone is welcome to attend in person worship on Sunday starting at 11 a.m. For further information, please call and leave a message at (315) 343-1715 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OswegoNYTrinityUMC.

Artisan Craft Fair - Auburn
2025-12-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Auburn Alliance Church, 630 N. Seward Avenue, Auburn, NY, 13021, United States
Come enjoy live music, a coffee, and a treat while doing some Christmas shopping. Hot specialty drinks, nail painting, crafts for kids, face painting, and gift wrapping will also be available!
