The Good News Foundation

Parents, grandparents and caregivers are you ready for summer?

😎 A Summer Survival Guide for Screens: What Media Ratings Tell You—and What They Don’t

Monday, June 22 | 7:00 PM
Spiritual Renewal Center
1342 Lancaster Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
Virtual workshop
Rev. Dr. Robin Blair
Suggested fee: $25

SUMMER IS COMING…
And with it come long days, family gatherings, vacations, sleepovers, rainy afternoons, and one inevitable question:
“What should the kids watch?”
Most parents and grandparents recognize ratings like G, PG, PG-13, and TV-Y.
But have you ever wondered:
❓ Who decides those ratings?
❓ What do they actually measure?
❓ What don’t they tell us?
❓ Why can two children respond very differently to the same content?
❓ Are ratings enough to help families make wise choices?

This summer, children will consume hundreds of hours of media. Some of it may inspire, educate, and encourage. Some of it may raise questions we never expected.

Before summer schedules fill up, join us for a practical and faith-informed workshop designed specifically for parents and grandparents.

Together we’ll explore:

✅ How media ratings work

✅ What ratings do—and do not—tell us

✅ Why children’s developmental stages matter

✅ How to move beyond ratings toward meaningful family conversations

✅ A simple framework for helping children develop their own inner compass

Because the goal isn’t fear.
It’s raising children who can learn to discern wisely in a media-shaped world.

📅 Coming June 22, 2026. 7:00 pm Zoom workshop for your convenience!
Digital Discipleship Matters

Helping families learn to listen for what leads to faith, wisdom, and love.
Rev. Dr. Robin Blair is an ordained United Methodist Elder, speaker, author, and media literacy educator who helps families and faith communities navigate today’s digital culture with wisdom and faith. A former children’s media producer and Doctor of Ministry graduate in Transformative Leadership, she equips parents, educators, and church leaders with practical tools for discernment, spiritual growth, and healthy media engagement.

At The Good News Foundation, we believe faith is more than something you believe — it’s something you live.

Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our mission is to walk alongside individuals and families through acts of hospitality, opportunities for spiritual growth, and compassionate encouragement.

We strive to create a welcoming space where people can grow in their faith, find healing, and experience genuine community.

No matter where you are on your journey, you don’t have to walk it alone.

All are welcome here. 💛

Learn more: https://thegoodnewscenter.org/

Tonight is PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones). 🤍

If you’re supporting someone struggling with addiction, you know how heavy it can feel. The worry, the questions, the ups and downs… it’s a lot to carry.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

PAL is a support group created to help families navigate the challenges of loving someone with addiction — while also learning how to care for themselves along the way.

In this space, you’ll find understanding, practical tools, and connection with others who truly get it.

✔ Free to attend
✔ Open to parents, family members, and loved ones (18+)
✔ Confidential and supportive environment

📅 Tonight (Monday, June 15)
⏰ 6:00 – 7:30 PM
PAL meets every other Monday (except holidays).

If you or someone you know could benefit from support, we welcome you to join us.

Register here: https://thegoodnewscenter.org/programs-2/pal/

Join us this Sunday (June 14) for our Separated & Divorced Support Group.

This group meets every other Sunday.
June Dates:
📅 Sunday, June 14
📅 Sunday, June 28

Separation and divorce can bring a wave of emotional, relational, and logistical challenges. It’s a lot to carry — and it can feel overwhelming trying to navigate it all on your own.

You don’t have to.

This support group offers a safe, welcoming space to process what you’re going through, share your story if you feel comfortable, and connect with others who truly understand.

Whether you’re newly separated, in the middle of a divorce, or continuing to heal, this space is here for you.
✔ Free and confidential
✔ Open to anyone navigating separation or divorce
✔ Attend in person or join via Zoom

If you’re looking for support, clarity, or simply a place to feel understood, we invite you to join us.

Register here: https://thegoodnewscenter.org/programs-2/separated-divorced/

Yesterday we thanked our incredible 2025 volunteers at The Good News Center with lunch and fellowship.
We can not say thank you enough for their time, talents and dedication that brings our mission to life every single day. We truly could not do this vital work without you. You are the heart of everything we achieve! ❤

Not counseling. Not group therapy.

This is a structured weekend experience + follow-up sessions that help couples rebuild communication and reconnect—privately, together.

No sharing with strangers. Just real tools that actually work. Thousands of couples have found a way forward. Maybe it’s your turn. 💬

The Good News Foundation
📍10475 Cosby Manor Rd., Utica, NY 13502
📆 August 21-23, 2026

Registration is needed and space is limited
🔗For More Information:
https://helpourmarriage.org/register/1022/63c23fec-3224-445d-bdfc-2fbe988987f5

We can not thank our Good News friends and family enough for helping us with our donation drive for Mother Marianne's Boutique. Without the many donations that we received this donation drive would not be possible. ❤

Yesterday we delivered a truck and van load of bags and bags of gently used clothing and shoes. Thank you to our volunteers that help load and unload all the bags and thank you to all the volunteers at Mother Marianne's Boutique that share their time and love with those in need.

If you still want to donate, Mother Marianne's Boutique is always excepting donations on Mondays from 10-11 am of gently used clothing, shoes and toiletries. They are located in Utica at St. Joseph/St. Patrick Church.

Looking for a way to give back in a simple, meaningful way? 🍪

Join our Cookie Ministry and help share a little extra love in our community.

Each week, volunteers bake cookies that are paired with scripture and delivered alongside meals to those in need. It’s a beautiful reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a lasting impact.

No experience needed — just a willing heart and a little time.

Whether you come once or make it part of your routine, your time and care truly matter.

📞 Call 315-735-6210 to schedule a time to bake
🔗 Learn more: https://thegoodnewscenter.org/cookie-ministry/

As part of our Spiritual Enrichment programs, this is more than just baking — it’s an opportunity to grow in your faith while serving others.

Bake with purpose. Serve with love. 🤍

Please join us for our Live-Streamed Rosary, Tuesday, June 9th starting at 6:30 pm led by Mike Dziura.