Adirondack District  
Local Church News and Events
January 31, 2018
' The best thing of all is God is with us.'
- John Wesley   
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Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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You can help Queensbury church fight hunger in February

The Food Pantry at Queensbury United Methodist Church 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.  
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.  We hope you can attend our next gathering.
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. Pease 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
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.
Events
Craft Fair, 10 AM-4 PM Saturday, Feb. 3;  American Legion Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville, NY (12871) Artisans & crafters, silent auction, homemade soups and stew with rolls and dessert. The NY Mission Team to Guatemala will have a table at the craft fair. If you have handmade items you would like to donate for us to sell we will be happy to provide your business cards with your items. Members of the Quaker Springs and Hudson Falls UMC are on the Mission Team to Guatemala (March 2-13). For more information, contact Scott Turner, (518) 421-4851. 
 
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). See other related events above.

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. 
 
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    
 
  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  
 
For more details and to register,  Click here    
 
There will be a celebratory concert at 3 PM on Sunday afternoon, April 15 at the church. 
 
 
ONGOING:  
 
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  
Classifieds
Upright Piano free to a good "home"
Please contact Maria Nowotny if interested, (518) 746-8556. The piano has a missing hammer in the higher range of keys and needs to be tuned. Would be appropriate for casual use. You would have to transport (Maria lives in Queensbury.)

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.
District Contact Information
Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
 
Rev. William (Bill) Mudge, District Superintendent
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

                               (518) 480-4866 
                      adirondackDistrict@unyumc.org