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EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy Week Services
Please share with others details on special Holy Week Services your church is planning.
(New) Newman UMC, 1057 County Rte. 64, Shushan:
Good Friday: The church will be open from Noon until 3 PM for a time of reflection, meditation and prayer.
Easter Sunday: Shushan United Presbyterian Church, 730 County Rte. 64, Shushan, and Newman UMC will be worshipping at the Presbyterian Church at 9:30 AM. We will be welcoming new members into our Church family on Easter Sunday.
(New) Hartford UMC, 47 County Road 23, Hartford:
Good Friday: Service at 7 PM.
Easter Sunday: Worship at 11:15 AM.
(New) Storytelling Night, Wednesday, April 3, First UMC, East Greenbush
All are welcome to attend our Storytelling Night on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 PM. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Gus Kapler, retired trauma surgeon who served in Vietnam in the 1970’s. Dr. Kapler will share his experiences and will speak about PTSD and suicide prevention. He is the author of "Welcome Home From Vietnam, Finally." Refreshments will be served. The chuch is located at 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush.
Kintsugi Workshop: Saturday, April 6, Queensbury UMC
A Kintsugi Workshop will be held from 9 AM to Noon at the Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury in Clark Hall, led by Rev. Meredith Vanderminden. Kintsugi, which means “join with gold,” is the Japanese art of repairing broken objects, often ceramic pottery, or glass. Gold lacquer is used to piece shards together again, creating a more beautiful object through the act of repair. Kintsugi teaches that, with God’s help, we can turn adversity into something that is beautiful and resilient. We’ll be praying for the Church and for ourselves as we worship, create something new, and share in Communion. No artistic talent is needed. All supplies will be provided. Please contact Paula in the church office for more information or to sign up. Call (518) 793-9728.
Albany District United Women in Fatih Spring Meeting April 6
The Albany District United Women in Faith's Spring meeting will be begin at 8:45 AM on Saturday, April 6 at the Alplaus UMC, 1 Brookside Place, Alplaus. The parking lot is small, but there is some street parking available. Carpooling would be ideal! The speaker will discuss "Shriner's Children" and "To Love a Child, Inc." We will be collecting personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes, disposable razors, shampoo, conditioner, pads, tampon, wipes and lotions. If you have questions, please contact President Amanda Smith-Lucier Sr. at snowbird3937@gmail.com To download the registration form, click here. Registration deadline is March 31. Cost: $10, includes breakfast/soup/dessert. If you'd like to be added to the Albany District United Women in Faith newsletter "The Burning Bush," mailing list, please contact Diane Kendall @ dandianek@gmail.com For an electronic copy, contact Vicki Wills @ vbwills@gmx.com All women are invited to attend. You do not need to be a United Methodist to become a member or attend an event.
District Days with Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: April 9 and April 10
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez is visiting local churches in all 12 districts from February to April. District Days are a way for the bishop to meet with laity and clergy across Upper New York. Clergy meetings are scheduled for each visit from 1 to 3 PM and another meeting will be held for laity (and clergy who couldn't attend earlier gathering) from 7 to 8:30 PM. All United Methodists of Upper New York are invited and encouraged to attend a gathering closest to you.
Bishop Hector will visit Shenendehowa UMC in the Albany District on Tuesday, April 9. The church is located at 971 Route 146 in Clifton Park.
He will visit the Community United Methodist Church of Chestertown in the Adirondack District on Wednesday, April 10. The church is located at 11 Church St., Chestertown.
To view the entire schedule, click here.
(New) Chicken Barbecue, Saturday, April 13, West Fort Ann UMC
The West Fort Ann UMC will hold a chicken barbecue on Saurday, April 13 from Noon to 2 PM. Take-out only. $15. Meal includes 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, and a homemade slice of pie. We will also have a bake sale. The church is located at 1011 Copeland Ave., Fort Ann.
United Women in Faith: 2024 Quadrennial Event: April 18-21
Providence, Rhode Island
Come feel the energy and joy as hundreds of faith-filled sisters get together in person to worship, to renew, to celebrate, and to make an impact! For more information and to register, click here. Deadline to register is March 17. You can also contact Melanie Keith from the Pawling Ave. UMC in Troy @ melakeith@icloud.com
Drive-through Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, Saturday, April 20, Simpson UMC, Rock City Falls
Simpson UMC, located at 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, is having our semi-annual Drive-Thru Chicken & Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, April 20 from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. Our dinner is made from scratch with chicken breast, country gravy, buttermilk biscuits, real mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and two large homemade oatmeal raisin cookies. Ticket prices: Adults $12; Children under 12, $9. Don’t miss out. Only 350 dinners will be sold. Call (518) 885-4794 to make reservations. Leave your name, telephone number and the number of adult and/or children tickets you would like to reserve. A representative from Simpson will call back to confirm your order.
New Book Study to Begin April 22 or April 24 on ZOOM!
A book study on "The False White Gospel," by Jim Wallis will be facilitated by co-teachers Rev. Phil Richards and Rev. Sally White. Register by emailing Diane Duffy-Patyjewicz (registrar) Luv2garden5@gmail.com or calling her at (518) 562-8982. Please let her know which group you will be participating in. The book comeds out on April 2. The study will be held Mondays at 7 PM or Wednesdays at 12:15 PM. For more information on the book, click here.
(New) Storytelling Night, Wednesday, May 1, First UMC, East Greenbush
On Wednesday, May at 7 PM, we welcome Bruce France from Braver Angels as guest speaker for our monthly Storytelling. Braver Angels conducts workshops in which participants on both sides of an issue improve their skills for engaging in constructive conversations. Mr. France will share his journey with Braver Angels as a local moderator of workshops, alliance co-chair and national Organizer Co-chair. Refreshments will be served. The church is located at 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush,
Schenectady Pride Festival, Saturday, June 1; Albany Pride Parade and Festival, Sunday, June 9; Saratoga Pride Festival, Sunday, June 23
The Burnt Hills Social Justice ministry is going to Pride! Would you like to join us? Walk in the parade? Share table space? Please let us know so we can reserve enough room by emailing bhumcsocialjustice@gmail.com or calling/texting (518) 414-0967. The Schenectady Festival is from 2 PM to 7 PM on Saturday, June 1; the Albany Parade and Festival is at 11:30 AM Sunday, June 9 and the Saratoga Festival is from 1 PM to 5 PM Sunday, June 23. To view the poster, click here.
Grant application for UNY United Women in Faith Conference Project Grant available
Please find attached a Grant application for the UNY UWF (UMW) Conference Project Grants (see below). Please note the application has changed since last year. These grants are open to non-profit community and faith-based organizations which follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and address the needs of women, children and youth within the boundaries of our conference. Deadline to apply: May 23. For more information, contact Tammy Nist at 607-235-1102. To download the application, click here.
United Women in Faith invite young women to apply for grant to study abroad
NEW YORK — Lay women ages 21 to 35 who wish to travel and study abroad are invited to apply for the Theressa Hoover Community Service and Global Citizenship Award. Applications will be accepted until July 9. Priority will be given to projects involving climate or racial justice.
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