Niagara Pride starting virtual Lunch and Learn series
The Niagara County group hopes to replace its health fairs with a COVID-friendly way for the LGBTQ community to access resources, information. Author: Amanda Berg (WGRZ) Updated: 12:15 AM EST February 18, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. Niagara Pride is launching a virtual program to help bring resources and information to the local LGBTQ community.
In the past, the group would hold traditional in-person health fairs, but is now turning to online options.
On Friday, the center will hold its first Lunch and Learn program via Zoom. Niagara Pride released a schedule of sessions that will be held on the third Friday of each month, through August.
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This week a local church opened up its door as a safe space for members of the community facing the threat of deportation.
First Unitarian Universalist Church in Hillcrest held a press conference at its campus to announce its decision to become a sanctuary congregation for immigrants who are at risk of being deported from the United States.
The new “sanctuary congregation,” as the arrangement is dubbed, will offer a place to stay for those who have an active order of deportation and undergoing hearings, provided that they have legal representation. The church hopes that by providing a place to stay for immigrants facing their process that the respective legal processes can happen at an adequate pace and not be rushed.
Lubbock-area faith calendar
NOTE: Not all Lubbock area churches have fully reopened for services. Please call ahead to check if the church of your choosing is open or still worshiping virtually and, if it is open, what COVID-19 safety guidelines may be in place. Please send updates to: newmedia@lubbockonline.com
SATURDAY
• Christ the King Cathedral Divine Mercy Chaplet: 3 p.m. First Saturday, 4011 54th St. Note: CTK events are only meeting face-to-face for Mass. Mass can also be watched online at https://ctk-cathedral.org/
• St. John the Baptist Adoration and Reconciliation: 4-4:45 p.m., 98th Street and Indiana Avenue.
• St. Catherine Orthodox Church Vigil: 6 p.m., 1510 Ave. X. Information: (901) 605-6651.