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Adirondack District
Local Church News and Events
February 21, 2018
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'Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress.'
Mahatma Gandhi
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Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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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.
(New) Free Community Dinner, 5 PM
Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., 12804. Featuring Megan Phaneuf's locally-famous cheeseburger soup. Megan is the wife of Rev. Phil Phaneuf. For more details, contact Meg in the church office at (518) 793-9728
Pork Roast Dinner, 4:30 to 6 PM
Saturday, Feb. 24, South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, 12803. Menu: Pork Roast with potatoes, veggies, soup & homemade desserts. $10 adults; $5 ages 5-12. Take-out available, (518) 793-1152. To view the poster,
Click here
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) Rummage Sale, 8 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, March 3 at the Ballston Spa UMC, 101 Milton Ave. (Route 50), Ballston Spa 12020. Entrance and parking are in the rear of the church, off Washington Street. Bake sale all day; lunch available for sale (hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and beverages). The Community Room is full of linens, housewares, toys, books, furniture, clothing, and much more!
For more information, contact the church office, (518) 885-6886.
(New) All-you-can-eat Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4 to 7 PM
Saturday, March 3 at the Mooers Fire Station. Adults, $10; children 6 to 12, $7.50; 5 and under, no charge. Menu includes mixed veggies, mashed potatoes, desserts and beverages. Auction items! Take-out available; benefits the Mooers UMC. To view or download the poster,
Click here
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. Looking for more vendors, party plans or craft items.
For more information, contact Jamiee Ross at (518) 623-2899.
(New) 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
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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
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:
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.
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 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 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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