Love Rising is now in its sixth year. From the earliest discussions, the hope has been that members of many local churches as well as non-religious community members will support us and contribute their own energy and efforts to bring people together in support of our “peace takes community” concept.

We are thankful and energized to see that our hope is becoming reality, and even more organizations are adopting the spirit of Love Rising and bringing it to their own communities! Intentions for 2025 include inspiring one another and building bridges through conversation, with prayer services and events at multiple locations.

Participants and Supporters of Love Rising 2024

Schulze Vineyards & Winery, 2090 Coomer Rd., Burt
St. Andrew's Community Store, 2768 S. Main St., Newfane
The Newfane Lions Club, PO Box 254, Newfane
The Olcott Beach Carousel Park, 5979 E Main St, Olcott
​KAX Solutions & Services, 3976 Lockport Olcott Rd,
Lockport
The Town of Newfane
LCTV, 293 Niagara St., Lockport

​St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, West Creek Road, Burt 
Newfane United Methodist Church, Main Street, Newfane
Olcott Beach Church, Main Street, Olcott
St. John's Episcopal Church, Lake Street, Wilson
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Ridge Street, Lewiston
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Sussex Street, Buffalo

Press

Lockport Union Sun & Journal, 7.5.23
WBEN 930 Radio Article & Interview
WBEN 930 Radio Live Interview