The First Presbyterian Union Church, at the corner of North Avenue and Temple Street in Owego, has three upcoming special events to which the public is invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday mornings starting at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for the Lenten season, adult groups are discussing the ecumenical \u201cReclaiming Jesus: A Confession of Faith in Times of Crisis.\u201d The statement addresses six of the most pressing dangers to the Christian faith: the rise of racism, the mistreatment of women, the treatment of the poor and vulnerable; dishonesty in political and civil life, misuse of power that threatens democracy, and the tendency to put ourselves first before others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Saturday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m., there will be a free showing of \u201cGreen Book,\u201d winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGreen Book\u201dis a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film set in 1962, inspired by the true story of a tour of the Deep South by African-American classical and jazz pianist Don Shirley and Tony Vallelonga, an Italian-American bouncer who served as Shirley’s driver and bodyguard. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Come early at 5:00 p.m. for a \u201cDish to Pass\u201d (Potluck) Dinner. If possible, plan to bring a main course, a side dish\/salad, or a dessert to share (you can make them or buy something prepared at a store or restaurant). All are invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Sunday, March 17 at 11:15 a.m., there will be \u201cPretzels and Prayers,\u201d an intergenerational time for making soft pretzels and child-friendly activities about prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n