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Adirondack District
Local Church News and Events
February 7, 2018
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Be a doer, not a stewer.'
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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Church School Assembles Hygiene Kits
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elementary students of Christ Church United Methodist in Glens Falls have completed their fund collection for UMCOR hygiene kits. This mission raised more than $160. On January 14, the students gathered to assemble 12 kits which have since been shipped to UMCOR.
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(New) Souper Supper, 4 to 6:30 PM
Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Hartford UMC, 47 Main St., Hartford (12838). Bottomless homemade bowls of soup, bread, crackers, beverages and desserts. $7 adults $3 children ages 5-12 and free for children under 5. All proceeds will go toward United Methodist Missions.
(New) Flea Market and Lunch, 9 AM to 3 PM
Saturday, Feb. 10, First UMC Warrensburg, 3890 Main St. (12885); homemade soups and sandwiches. Sponsored by the UMW; a
ll proceeds go to missions.
Auction and Crock Potluck to benefit NY Mission Trip to Guatemala, Noon to 2:30 PM
Sunday, Feb. 11, Schuylerville UMC, 51 Church St. (12871). Members of the Quaker Springs and Hudson Falls UMC are on the team that will be in Guatemala from March 2-13. For more information, contact Scott Turner (518) 421-4851.
Plattsburgh UMM Group Welcomes You to Breakfast
On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, the Plattsburgh United Methodist Men's 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. Our next gathering will be February 13. 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.
Clergy Retreat:
Together in Faith and Recovery
The Retreat will be held from 9 AM to 4 PM Saturday, Feb. 17 at Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center, 125 High Rock Ave., Saratoga Springs, 12866. Topics include: Science of Addiction; Clergy 101; Family Education; Peer Services; Recovery Coaching; Wellness Plan; Narcan Training. This is a wonderful opportunity for clergy to learn about recovery and spirituality. The retreat was planned due to concerns expressed by pastors at a gathering in the Fall with local politicians. Contact Rev. Drew Sperry with questions, (518) 584-3720. Please RSVP by Feb. 14; 518-306-3048, ext. 3637 or coordinator@sararecovery.org Sponsored by Saratoga Springs UMC, Healing Springs and St. Luke's Recovery Resource Center. To view or download the poster, Click here
Lenten Study Program offered at Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls, 12801.
"Forgiveness,, a six-week study based on the book Forgiveness by Marjorie Thompson, will meet on Mondays beginning Feb. 19, at 7 P.M. Through biblical examples and real-life situations, the aim is to deepen one's understanding and practice of forgiveness. For more information, contact the church office, (518) 793-3468.
Join us for "Dinner Church," for dinner, message and conversation: 6 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 20
in the Chapel at the Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh 12901. We will focus on Love as a Quality for Building a Bigger Table. Based on The Gift of Love - 1 Corinthians 13. This is a potluck meal - please bring a simple dish to share. For more information, contact Rev. Phil Richards, (518) 563-2992.
Alzheimer's Association Offers Three-Part Series for Caregivers and Professionals at the Peru Community Church
"Living With Alzheimer's: Middle-Stage Education Program;"
6 PM
Feb. 20, March 6 and March 20, at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St., Peru (12972). The workshop will explore strategies to provide care for those in the "middle stages" of Alzheimer's Disease. In these stages, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. For more information, or to register, call Sierra Snoddy at (518) 867-4999, ext. 207 or send an email to
ssnoddy@alz.org
(New) Community Vespers Service, 7 PM
Sunday, Feb. 25 at Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls (corner of Bay and Washington streets). "Giving Up Resentment for Lent" is the theme of the contemplative service of music, Psalms, readings and prayers. Readings will include excerpts from a sermon the Rev. Charles Noble preached at Christ Church in 1935. The service is open to all. For more information, contact the church office, (518) 793-3468.
(New) Spring Festival, 10 AM to 2 PM
Saturday, March 10, First UMC of Warrensburg, 3890 Main St. (12885). Silent Auction, cookie walk and vendors. Some vendors support Missions or Fair Trade. Sponsored by the UMW.
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. 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:
You can help Queensbury church fight hunger in February
The Food Pantry at Queensbury UMC has been designated by Hannaford Markets to be the beneficiary of a donation. For every "Fight Hunger" reusable bag sold during the month of February at the 190 Quaker Road (Queensbury) location, the store will donate $1 to our Food Pantry, which served almost 850 clients in 2017.
Queensbury United Methodist Church, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 1204.
-- 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 Office has some items to give away
-- Two bulletin boards - one large (3-feet by 2 feet); one smaller
-- Office chair that has seen its better days, but is functional
-- We have several copies of Christian books and studies. Come for a visit, and Carrie will show you what we have.
Call Carrie, (518) 480-4866 if interested.
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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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