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Adirondack District
Local Church News and Events
March 7, 2018
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'Never put off until tomorrow the hugs you can give today.'
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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An Invitation to Make the Impossible Possible!
Please join us at one of two venues on
Saturday, March 24:
-- 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Plattsburgh UMC,
127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh
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Mike Block
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(12901)
-- 2 to 4 PM at the Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury (12804)
For planning purposes, please RSVP to Carrie in the District Office (518) 480-4866 or
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org
Mike Block, Conference Director of Missional Engagement will share information with you to help you get more involved in missions within the United Methodist Church through your direct involvement,
financial support, and of course, in prayer support as well.
Mike's primary role is to equip local Church and Conference leaders to be the "hands and feet of Jesus," providing help and hope to people in times of distress and disaster. He directly supports our Volunteers in Mission and Disaster Response teams and oversees the development and use of the Mission Central HUB.
To learn more about the Volunteers in Mission program,
Click here
To learn more about disaster response,
Click here
To learn more about UNY's Mission Central Hub
Click here
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Imagine No Racism Launch Day
Racism is a disease that infects the hearts, minds, souls and bodies of individuals, churches and communities.
In the Upper New York Annual Conference, we are going to Imagine No
Racism together! We are creating the Imagine No Racism District Team to help us imagine this as a Conference.
Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 21, which is Conference-wide "Imagine No Racism Launch Day." Events will be held at each district's "Communication Hub." The Adirondack District's event will be from 12:30 PM to 4 PM at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs (12866).
Attendance for this event is mandatory for all Clergy, Supply Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers serving churches.
Laity who are passionate about racial justice are encouraged to attend.
Click here to read Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark Webb's invitation to this event, which will feature Bishop Webb and members of the Bishop's Taskforce on Eliminating Racism.
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Adirondack District United Methodist Women
Spring Program - "Stay N Alive"
All women are invited to the UMW's Spring District Gathering on
Saturday, April 14 at the Hudson Falls UMC, 227 Main St. (12839). Registration and Fellowship, 9:15 AM; program begins at 10 AM. You do NOT need to be a UMW member to attend.
Registration fee: $1; Lunch, $5.
For registration form, Click here
For a copy of the newsletter, contact Carrie Boyer,
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org The file was too large to attach to this email.
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South Glens Falls UMC has a large wall projection screen available. The screen is a wall-mounted Da Lite projection screen with an inside dimension of 98" X 74" with a black border extending to a finish size of 102" X 78." Condition is very good. Replacement cost is well over $1,000, but will accept a donation toward the church's ongoing tech project. Contact the church office at (518) 793-1152 for more information.
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The Queensbury United Methodist Church, located at 460 Aviation Road, will offer
Taizé services every Wednesday during Lent from 6:30 to 7 PM. Holy Communion will also be offered at this time. Please contact the church at 518-793-9728 with any questions and connect with us via our Facebook page, our website (
http://www.queensburyumc.org/) or on Look TV (channel 8) at 8 AM Sundays.
Spring Festival, 10 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, March 10, First UMC of Warrensburg, 3890 Main St. (12885). Silent Auction, cookie walk and vendors, including LulaRoe, Tupperware, Trades of Hope, Jewelry, wooden crafts and more. Some vendors support Missions or Fair Trade. Sponsored by the UMW.
For more information, contact Jamiee Ross at (518) 623-2899.
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4 to 6 PM
Thursday, March 15, West Fort Ann UMC, 1011 Copeland Rd, Fort Ann (12827). Adults, $10; Kids, $5. Eat-in or take-out. Bake sale to benefit church's youth group
. To view the poster, Click here
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, 5 to 7 PM,
Saturday, March 17, Community Methodist Church, Church Street, Chestertown;
Adults $10; Children $5. For more information, call (518) 494-3374
Corned Beef Dinner, 4 to 6 PM,
Saturday, March 17, Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave. (12866) Complete with homemade pies. Free-will donation.
Soup-er Saturday Vendor Blender, 9 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, March 17, South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, 12803. Come for Soup - Stay and Shop; Come and Shop - Stay for Soup. (518) 793-1152. To view the poster with information on vendors,
Click here
(New) Speaker and covered dish dinner, 6PM
Wednesday, March 21, at the Essex Community Church, 2306 Lakeshore Dr., Essex (12936). Guest Speaker Cam Brown will speak about an organization called "Trades of Hope," a group which helps to empower women out of poverty. All are welcome, dinner is free, but donations are appreciated.
(New) Guest speaker, 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 24, at the Essex Community Church, 2306 Lakeshore Dr., Essex, (12936). Author Colin Wells will give a talk titled "Arabic Writing is Obsolete, and Woman and Girls Pay the Price."
Learn about the language, people and customs of those in the Arab world.
Donations are appreciated, and will support Samaritan Purse's Women's Program. An informal reception will follow, with an opportunity to meet Mr. Wells.
DEADLINES APPROACHING!
Alzheimer's Association Offers Program for Clergy in Plattsburgh
"Keeping Faith in Mind: A Workshop for Leaders of Faith;"
10 AM to 3 PM Monday, March 19 at St. Peter's Church, 114 Cornelia St., Plattsburgh (12901). The workshop will provide basic information about memory-loss issues and tips for creating dementia-friendly communities of faith. The program is appropriate for clergy, pastoral care coordinators, parish nurses and caregivers. The program is free, but registration is required by March 15
. Please call Sierra at (518) 867-4999, ext. 207 or send an email to ssnoddy@alz.org To view or download the flyer, Click here
Attention Choir Directors and All Church Musicians!
You are invited to join the Shenendehowa UMC's Choral Musical Festival,
April 13-15,
featuring clinician and sacred music composer Joe Martin, and music leader Sue Martin. The festival will be held at the church,
971 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065. Registration deadline: March 15. For more information, contact Shenendehowa UMC's Coordinator of Music Ministries Lauri Nair, (518) 788-0059 or
choirdir@nycap.rr.com
There will be a celebratory concert at 3 PM on Sunday afternoon, April 15 at the church.
ONGOING:
Plattsburgh United Methodist Men's Group Welcomes You to Breakfast On the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The group meets at Perkins Restaurant on Cornelia Street (right off exit 38 of I-87) for breakfast, prayer, conversation, and community building. The group would like to extend an invitation to the men of the northern end of the Adirondack District to join us. Please contact Rev. Phil Richards either by phone (518) 563-2992 or email
pastorphils@gmail.com to let us know if you are attending. We need to give the restaurant advanced notice on numbers.
Queensbury United Methodist Church, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 12804.
-- Knitters and/or crocheters are invited to its weekly prayer shawl circle at 7 PM
most Tuesdays in the parlor. The group crafts shawls that are given out to people during times of need. Please contact Meg in the church office at (518) 793-9728 for further details.
Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls 12801:
-- Busy Needles, meets at 2 PM
every Tuesday. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needlecraft project for a time of inspiration and fun. For more information contact Sally Carey at (518) 225-2218.
First UMC of Lake George, 78 Montcalm St. meets
every Thursday night, 7 to 8 PM for "Crafty Chicks." Bring whatever you are working on, such as knitting, crochet, adult coloring or any other craft. Children under 16 must have an adult present. Please note, chicks are both male and female!! No wood-working, please. If you don't have a project come and enjoy the evening with friends. Questions? Call Kateria at (518) 760-1057.
Send us your events:
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org
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District Contact Information
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Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
Rev. William (Bill) Mudge, District Superintendent
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Rev. Bill Mudge |
Carrie Boyer, Administrative Assistant
Our office is located in the South Glens Falls UMC
15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls, NY 12803
Mailing Address:
PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801
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