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Adirondack District
Local Church and District News/Events
and "Classifieds"
October 23, 2019
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'When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: You haven't.'
-- Thomas Edison
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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Please hold Karen Butters (Certified Lay Minister from Blue Mountain UMC) and her family in your prayers. Karen's year-old grandson Makena recently suffered serious burns on his hands and arms. Karen is grateful that Makena is making progress as an outpatient, and appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
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Please hold Retired Local Pastor Roger Waldron and his wife Pastor Debby Waldron (Emmanuel UMC in Bolton Landing) in your prayers. Roger was hospitalized last week with a very serious medical condition.
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Becky Hamm is asking for prayer for her 30-year-old son, Billy, battling stage 4 stomach cancer for four hard years, and it has now metastasized to his liver. He has two small children.
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If you'd like prayer for yourself or others, or you'd like to share a joy, please be in touch with Carrie (518) 480-4866 or
[email protected] Please know that we will need to contact folks to be sure they feel comfortable with us publishing their information.
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Workshop to be offered Nov. 16 in Glens Falls
While many churches in upstate NY are experiencing decline, there ARE churches that are growing. Some of our fastest growing churches are new church starts. Join Dave Masland, Director of New Faith Communities for Upper NY Conference, as he shares "The Top 5 Things Every Church Can Learn from a Fruitful Church Planter." Every church wishes more, younger families would join them. Learn what some people are doing to actually make that happen. And, learn some steps your church can take to tap into some of those practices. You will leave the session with two or three simple, clear action steps to move your church toward new life.
When: 1 PM to 4 PM Saturday, Nov. 16
Where: Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls (12801)
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District Day enjoyed by all
Nearly 40 people representing 12 Adirondack District churches attended our second District Day, this time hosted by the Plattsburgh UMC. There were 9 workshops to choose from, including Walking the Prayer Labyrinth, guided by the Rev. Nancy Dibelius. Many thanks to the Plattsburgh United Methodist Women for providing snacks and a delicious lunch. Look for information on our next District Day to be held in March 2020 at the Saratoga UMC.
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Youth group collecting for Bahamas relief
The three-church joint youth group (St. Patrick's Roman Catholic, Mt. Moriah Presbyterian and Moriah United Methodist) is conducting a "QUARTER-DRIVE"! Money collected is going to a summer camp project in the Bahamas. This project site is run by a church, and the facilities have been completely destroyed. The camp provides study time, two good meals, a clothing cooperative and financial counseling for adults. All money raised will go directly to help reestablish this vital and important program. If you are interested in contributing, please contact Rev. Ken Parker at [email protected]
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Rev. Bill Mudge
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Join together in Mission
to Uganda and Kenya
Rev. Bill Mudge, our former District Superintendent, has embarked on a mission trip to Kenya and Uganda. He is inviting us to be a part of that mission by supporting it with prayers and donations.
God will, no doubt, do powerful things in and through his team as they preach and pray and learn from the Body of Christ in Kenya and Uganda, and he will bring these lessons and blessing back to our family.
From District Superintendent Debbie Earthrowl:
Some of you may recall that we received an offering at Bill's farewell service that went toward a publishing fund for this ministry. How awesome to know that the funds have already been used, and have been helpful! Let's continue that powerful witness through our dear friend and pastor who continues to also offer ministry and support to our district
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If you would like to be part of this ministry by offering financial support, you may send funds to our Adirondack District Office, P.O. Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801. Checks may be made payable either to Rev. Bill Mudge or Baldwinsville UMC, with "Uganda mission" in the memo line
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Thank you so much! What a great opportunity to be part of the Methodist movement in another part of the world! Then, we'll try to schedule an opportunity for Bill, and maybe others on the mission team, to come to the district to share their learnings with us.
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How is your church reaching out?
Please help us share with others the great things you are doing in your church to reach out into your community and the world. Photos welcome!! Send an email to
[email protected]
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Calling all Treasurers, Financial secretaries,
Finance Committee Chairs, Pastors, and anyone contemplating filling one of these roles!!!
Saturday, November 9
9AM - Noon at Adirondack Community Church, Lake Placid OR
3PM - 6PM at Saratoga Springs UMC
Rev. Sue Ranous, Ordained Deacon, CPA, and chair of our Conference Committee on Finance and Administration, is coming to our district to offer church finance training.
Topics to be addressed include:
- Financial standards for local churches
- How to prepare a financial statement
- Bookkeeping simplified
- Payroll for non-clergy employees
- 1099 vs. W-2
- Clergy taxes
- EZRA preparation
- Audits
- Restricted vs. non-restricted funds
This is a great opportunity to get up-to-date on current IRS and UMC requirements, and to find some more efficient ways to be good stewards of the finances of our churches.
Please register with Carrie Boyer. Call (518) 480-4866 or send an email to [email protected]
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Youth Fall Event East!
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7 PM Friday, November 8 to 3 PM Saturday, November 9 at the Albany- McKownville, UMC.
Contact person: Laura Clark, [email protected]. Look for details in upcoming newsletters.
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New issue of the Bridge available
The October Issue II of the Bridge is now available for download. It is available in both color and black & white formats. Click here to select the version you prefer and make copies as necessary. This issue describes mission projects and initiatives that are taking place throughout the UNY Conference this fall, including the UNY Mission Central HUB's High-Five Relay Challenge, the Redbird Shoebox mission, a United Methodist Men work day, and a potato drop.
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Redbird Mission Collection
Please consider a collection for Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky. Items and shoe boxes are needed for Christmastime.
The Adirondack District has three collection sites. Please contact Carrie to make arrangements for drop-off to:
Jermain UMC, 2 Niles Rd., White Creek (12057) (by Oct. 28) or
The Adirondack District Office at South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803). (By Nov. 5) or
The Whiteface Community UMC parsonage in Wilmington. Please drop off by Nov. 5. Contact Rev. Chrys Beck at
[email protected] to arrange a drop-off time.
If your church is willing to be a collection site in the Northern end of the District, please contact Carrie:
[email protected] or (518) 480-4866.
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District Confirmation Retreat: Are you interested?
The Rev. Phil Richards of the Plattsburgh UMC is interested in putting
together a District Confirmation Retreat in the Spring of 2020, location yet to be determined. This would be a District ministry for youth to explore their faith and find their place in the local church. This retreat would include: History of the UMC, Mission and Service, Worship and Sacrament, Spiritual Journey components and Discipleship Training. This would all be geared to youth Grades 6 through 12. He would like to recruit leaders who have a passion and gift for connecting with youth. He is looking to see if there is an interest on the District to offer this opportunity. Please get back to him if your church has an interest in participating, along with approximately how many youth in your church might come to this event. This would be a great supplement for Confirmation Classes. Please contact Phil at
[email protected] or (518) 563-2992.
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2019 Church Conference schedule
Click here for the updated 2019 Church Conference schedule.
Our District Superintendent, the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, will be presiding at all of the conferences again this year. She is looking forward to spending time with you.
In most cases, Debbie will also be meeting with the SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee) immediately following the church conference.
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Church Conference forms available online
The 2019-2020 Church Conference forms are now available online. Many of these forms are due two weeks prior to your Church Conference. Many of our conferences are early this year, but please do your best to get the forms in to us as soon as possible. Especially important are the pastor's compensation reports, the Leadership form, trustee ballots and Do you have a Discipleship Plan.
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Early Response Team Disaster training and Team Leader Training to be held in Clifton Park on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3
A basic Early Response Team (ERT) disaster training course will be offered Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Shenendehowa UMC, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park (12065). The day will start at 8:30 AM with registration and coffee and will conclude at 5 PM. The course will be facilitated by Rev. Carl Shepard and Marybeth (Beth) Ingalls. Both are experienced in disaster relief and are approved United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) ERT Trainers. We guarantee you will be blessed by these two people and well prepared for the field by the end of the day. If you are able to attend, please register at www.bit.ly/2019CliftonPark The website provides additional information prior to the registration submission.
In addition, Mike Block and Marybeth, both from the conference center Mission HUB, will hold a Team Leader Training (TLT) on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1 PM to 5 PM at the same location. This class will help you become not only qualified but also competent to lead an UMVIM team for disaster response, medical missions, youth trips, and even international mission trips. This course also includes fund-raising ideas and a suggested time line for team preparations, especially for large groups taking trips within a year.
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Adirondack District Lay Servant Classes:
Please watch the Adirondack Newsletter for the new schedule for all the classes leading to Certified Lay Servant and Speaker which will start with a Basic in March.
Albany District Lay Servant Classes in 2020:
The Advanced Lay Servant Course "Called to Preach" will be facilitated by Glenn Harrison, Certified Lay Minister. The two-session course will be held from
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturdays, March 7 and 21, 2020 at Newtonville UMC, 568 Loudon Rd, Latham (12110). The cost is $10; make checks payable to UNYAC (Upper NY Annual Conference). Please purchase the book From Pew to Pulpit by Clifton F. Guthrie, available through Cokesbury, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. To register contact Glenn Harrison at
The Advanced Lay Servant Course "Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition" will be facilitated by Pastor Danyal Mohammadzadeh. The two-session course will be held from
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM on Saturdays, April 25 and May 2, 2020 at Living Hope UMC, 126 Middletown Rd, Waterford (12188). The cost is $10; make checks payable to UNYAC (Upper NY Annual Conference). Please purchase the book Devotional Life in the Wesleyan Tradition by Steve Harper, available through Cokesbury, Bookstore.UpperRoom.org, or Amazon. To register contact Pastor Danyal at
[email protected]
Please notify the Adirondack District Lay Servant Director Bruce Hazard after completion of your course in the Albany District to ensure that you receive credit:
[email protected]
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(New)
Seeking Administrative Assistant for
The First United Methodist Church of Warrensburg
Hours: 4 hours a day for two days a week. Currently 9-1 Tuesday and Thursday but could be adjusted if needed. More hours at least once a month.
Wage: $11.10/hour.
Duties: Two bulletins/week. Newsletter once a month. Full job description available.
Skills Needed: Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel mail merge a plus. Training can be arranged. Please contact Pastor Steve @
[email protected] or (518) 260-0876 if interested.
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Saratoga Springs church seeks p-t facilities manager
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Five chairs available for the asking.
The chairs are assorted colors and are approximately 14 inches in height.
Please note that I printed an incorrect email last week, so if you tried to reach Arlene and haven't heard back, please try again!
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Emmanuel UMC has choir robes for the asking
Emmanuel United Methodist in Bolton Landing has 12 blue choir robes which have not been used for many years, but are in good condition. With the 12 robes are the stoles: red, green, purple, white; 12 of each. If you are interested, please contact Anita Richards at
[email protected] or by phone at (518) 644-2492.
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Room Dividers Needed
A New Faith Communities ministry is looking for room dividers. If you have any that you can donate, please be in touch with Gracie Lynn Besse. She can pick them up:
[email protected]
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Local Church & Community Events
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Grief Share group, 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Tuesdays at the South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803). The group began meeting on Sept. 10, and will meet on Tuesdays for 13 weeks. Grief Share seminars and support groups are meant to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. The group is for anyone who has lost a loved one and is grieving. For more information, call the church office at (518) 793-1152. To download or view the flyer,
Click here
(New) Trunk or Treat, 3 PM to 5 PM Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Whitehall United Methodist Church, 56 Greenmount Cemetery Lane (12887). Wear your costumes, and "trunk or treat" around the parking lot for goodies! We'll have games, hot cider, popcorn and a bake sale as well! Hope we see you there!
FREE Fall Yard "Sale," 9 AM to Noon Saturday, Oct. 26 at Sanford's Ridge UMC, 1919 Sanford's Ridge Rd in Queensbury (12804). There will be housewares, toys, books, linens, holiday decorations, and more. All items are FREE! We are currently accepting donated items as long as they are clean and in working order. (Please no VCR tapes.) To arrange a drop off time, please call Cindy at (518) 746-2779.
Youth Game Night, 5 PM to 7 PM Sunday, Oct. 27 in Clark Hall at the Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury (12804). Grilled cheese and tomato soup served. Join us for food, fun and fellowship! Please register by Friday, Oct. 25 by contacting Terry Goodemote, (518) 232-0266.
Trunk or Treat!, 5 PM to 8 PM Thursday, Oct. 31 in the parking lot of the Galway UMC, 2056 East St., Galway (12074). Church doors will be open. Stop in and enjoy some refreshments. Trick or Treaters will receive a treat bag. Trunks are needed! Decorate your trunk and have fun passing out candy. Contact Amy Zawisa to reserve your parking space today!
[email protected] or (518) 605-1244.
Click here to view or download the poster.
Fall Garage and Rummage Sale, 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, Nov. 1 and 9 AM to Noon Saturday, Nov. 2, Saratoga Springs UMC,
175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs (12866). Donated items can be dropped off at the church from 9 AM to 7 PM October 29th, 30th, and 31st. Please no exercise equipment or heavy TVs. Information: (518) 584-3720
(New) Mac 'N' Cheese Cook-Off, Noon to 2 PM Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Embury Methodist Church, 41 E. Main St., Cambridge (12816). We are especially looking for people that will cook/compete! There is a $5 entrance fee.
Come taste and vote for your favorite mac 'n' cheese at Connect's Second Annual Mac 'N' Cheese Cook-Off! All will vote to name the top three contestants as they compete to win three amazing prizes! Please contact Gracie Lynn Besse at [email protected] if you want a chance to win the cheesiest competition in Cambridge. It will be a gouda time for all! To view or download the flyer,
click here
Better Angels Workshop - How to Talk Across the Political Divide, 10 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Burnt Hills UMC, 816 Route 50, Burnt Hills (12027)
There is a lot of stress among family members and friends who are divided politically, and the current polarized public conversation doesn't help. Please join us for a Better Angels Skills Workshop to learn skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance of relationship. During this presentation, you will be able to learn and practice conversation skills to improve discussions with people on the other side of the political aisle from yourself, liberal or conservative. Better Angels was launched in 2016 as a bipartisan citizen's movement to unify our divided nation. There is no cost for the event.
Please register for the workshop by contacting Paula Miller at
[email protected]
or the Church Office at 518-399-5144.
Harvest Ham Dinner and Country Store, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Saturday Nov. 2 at the Galway United Methodist Church, Route 147/Sacandaga Road (2056 East St. 12074) in the Village of Galway. Adults: $12; Seniors: $10; Children 6-12: $5; Five and under, no charge. Menu includes ham, creamed potatoes, squash, coleslaw, applesauce, pickles, rolls, pie and beverage. Take-outs available. Questions: (518) 882-6520. Click here to view the poster.
American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel, A Documentary, 3 PM Sunday, Nov. 3 in the chapel at Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh (12901). Question and Answer forum to follow with the filmmakers via Skype. Refreshments to follow the movie. Free-will donations at the door to cover the cost for showing the film. To view the flyer,
click here.
Election Day Ham Dinner, 4 PM to 6:30 PM Tuesday, Nov 5,
at the Wells UMC. The menu includes ham with raisin sauce, potatoes, winter squash and green beans, coleslaw, applesauce, beverage, and dessert. Cost is by donation. Take-outs and gluten-free options are available. The church is located near the center of Wells, NY, on Route 30. Vote and treat yourself to a patriotic dinner.
Election Day Ice Cream Social & Bake Sale,
4 PM to 7 PM Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Simpson UMC, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, (.4 mi South of Rte 29) $2 for children 12 and under; $4 for adults. So vote and celebrate or just join us!
Light-up Wine Bottle Paint and Sip Event, 6:30 PM to 8 PM Nov. 7, Galway UMC, 2056 East St., Galway (12074).
You will be painting a beautiful winter scene on a blue wine bottle that will light-up to beautifully glow! The church is hosting this fundraiser for a chance to enjoy a fun evening with the community and to raise funds to support their outreach and mission projects. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Click here for details, and to register.
Click here to view or download the poster.
Thanksgiving Service, 2 PM Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Sciota United Methodist Church. The church is located at 1890 Miner Farm Road, West Chazy, NY. Take NY Route 22 from Plattsburgh, or I-87, Exit 41. Head west at exit. Please join us!
(New) Annual Steamed Brown Bread/Bake Sale & Light Luncheon at the Simpson United Methodist Church, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, (.4 m South of Rt. 29). Rich with molasses, bran, raisins, and buttermilk, then poured into coffee cans and steamed over the stove for 3 hours, this wonderful bread freezes well, is great on its own or toasted with butter or cream cheese and still only $6 per loaf.
Orders will be taken until Monday, November 18, with pickup Friday, November 22 from 4 -6 p.m. and Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be extras at the sale (first-come-first-serve). A traditional bake sale and light luncheon will also be available for purchase during Saturday's pickup hours. All proceeds to benefit our Christmas Adopt-a-Family and other missions. Call Jerry at (518) 587-7942 to place your orders or if have any questions; leave message if no answer.
ONGOING:
Items needed for Open Door/Code Blue in Glens Falls:
All sizes for both men and women: pants; boots; underwear; long-sleeve shirts. Also: decaf coffee; decaf tea and foam coffee cups. Call Nellie Hintz (518) 636-9036 - she is willing to arrange pick-up at local churches within 20-mile distance from Exit 17.
Caring Crafters meet at 10 AM Fridays
at the Fortsville UMC, 402 Fortsville Rd., Gansevoort (12831). Bring knitting, crochet, quilting or any other craft you enjoy. The specialty is fellowship and laughter. From beginners to experts. Some to learn, some to teach. Just come and enjoy.
Bottle and Can Drive, Porter Corners UMC, 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners (12859). You can leave your bags or boxes at the back door of the church, or if you have a large quantity, pickup is available. Call Jane Decouteau (518) 893-2289 or Carrie Howe (518) 893-6214.
Please consider posting this flyer in your church: Click here
'Connect' Game and Movie Nights, 6:30 PM Fridays at the Cambridge parsonage (41 E. Main St., Cambridge 12816). Do you know someone
between the ages of 18 and 35? Please invite them to our Friday night gathering.
Connect is a small group through the United Methodist Church, made up of young adults who gather every Friday to play board games, watch movies and talk about important issues and topics. These topics range from financial planning and resume writing to the differences between hemp and marijuana. Please help spread the word! You can contact Gracie Lynn Besse with questions,
[email protected] or (518) 932-3925. Visit our Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/connectgamenights/
Men's Breakfast, 7:30 AM
Thursdays at the Miss Port Henry Diner, sponsored by the Moriah United Methodist Church. All are welcome!
Prayer Service, Noon Wednesdays - a half hour of peace and prayer, First UMC of Ticonderoga, 1045 Wicker St., Ticonderoga (12883). For more information, call the church office (518) 585-7995.
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
[email protected] 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
from 3 PM to 4 PM most Tuesdays through next Spring in the parlor. The group crafts shawls that are given out to people during times of need. Please contact the church office at (518) 793-9728 for further details.
Christ Church United Methodist, 54 Bay St., Glens Falls 12801:
-- Busy Needles, meet at
2 PM every Tuesday. Bring your knitting, crocheting or other needle craft 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. "Hidden Treasures By the Lake" ministry. A thrift store specializing in gently-used clothing. Children's clothing $1; adults, $2. (also accepting purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, linens,stuffed animals). Donation box in the back of the church. Volunteers welcome.
Hours: 2 to 6 PM Fridays and 8 AM to Noon on Saturdays. There is now a "Book Box" on the lawn. Please donate books appropriate for all ages. If donations need to be picked up, call Kateria at (518) 636-9279.
Send us your events:
[email protected]
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Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
Rev. Deborah (Debbie) Earthrowl
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Rev. Debbie Earthrowl |
District Superintendent
Gracie Lynn Besse
Adirondack District Lay Leader
Carrie Boyer
Minister of Administration
Our office is located in the South Glens Falls UMC
15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803)
Mailing Address:
PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801
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