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Adirondack District
Local Church and District Events
April 4, 2018
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'Remember that every person you meet sits by a pool of his or her own tears.'
-- Gordon Cosby
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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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.
Deadline to register: April 7. 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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Imagine No Racism Launch Day
On
April 21, clergy and lay members across the Upper New York
Conference will have the opportunity to unite together and begin strategizing how they can work together to eliminate racism.
This event will feature Bishop Webb and members of the Bishop's Taskforce on Eliminating Racism.
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 more.
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Jason Moore to present
Guest Readiness Seminar in South Glens Falls
Please join us for this seminar which will explore the theme: "Five Things
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Your Visitors are Thinking But Won't Ask." Presenter is nationally-known speaker, worship coach and author Jason Moore.
Join us from 10 AM to 3 PM
Monday, April 30 at the South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803) to explore this topic with Jason Moore.
Sign-in and gathering time: 9:30 AM. Admission is $5, which includes a catered lunch. If cost is a hardship, scholarships are available.
To view the flyer:
Click here
If you have questions about the registration form, call Carrie Boyer at the District Office, 518-480-4866.
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Pianist Teresa Walters in concert, 7:30 PM
Friday, April 6
, First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut St., Oneonta. Free admission, but ticket required. Contact Jeff Gardner @ (607) 432-4102 or
jeff@firstumc-oneonta.org
To learn more about the artist, visit
www.teresawalters.com
(New)
House on the Rock Café, 5:30 PM this Sunday, April 8 at the Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 12804.
You are invited to join our youth group for a special presentation of
Survivor: Bible Edition. Special guest appearances from Jesus, Job, Noah, Peter, Mary, Satan and much more! Our youth need you to come for coffee, baked goods, and their special presentation. A freewill donation will help send them to their youth event in Syracuse. Please come and support our youth! Please RSVP to the church office as soon as possible: (518) 793-9728.
Special Showing of "The Heretic" Rob Bell Documentary;
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6:30 PM, Monday, April 9, Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St. (12901) in the Chapel. Refreshments will be served. Conversation to follow the movie for those who want to stay. Freewill donation.
The film follows Bell, one of the most polarizing figures in modern-day Christianity, over several years as he challenges deeply-held conservative ideals while grappling with some of the most important questions of our time.
Camping Carnival Night, 6 PM
Friday, April 13, Pine Grove UMC, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie (12205). Potluck dinner (beverage provided) at 6 PM followed by a night of camp games, including a chance to try your hand at log rolling: Bring a pair of shorts! Meet Ryan Siver, Skye Farm Camp Director, some previous volunteers and campers, and receive information about the 2018 UNY Conference Summer Camp Program. The night is not just for families with children and youth, but also anyone that might be interested in volunteering in various ways.
Please RSVP to Pine Grove at 518-869-6281 by Thursday, April 12 if you plan to attend.
Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30 to 7 PM
Saturday, April 14, North River UMC, 194 Thirteenth Lake Rd., North River (12856) Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, bread, beverage and cake. Take-outs available! Freewill donation. For more information, contact Roxie Freebern at 518-251-4129. To download or view the flyer,
Click here
Choral Festival Concert, 3 PM
Sunday, April 15
at the
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Shenendehowa UMC, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park 12065.
Conducted by Joseph Martin, composer and pianist. Also featuring Sue Martin, soprano soloist and choir members from 15 churches in the Capital District Regional Area.
A freewill offering will be taken, with net proceeds to benefit the Regional Food Bank. To download or view the flyer
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Spring Garage and Rummage Sale, Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28 at
the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs 12866. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, and 9 AM to Noon on Saturday. Donated items can be dropped off at the church 9 AM to 7 PM April 24, 25 and 26. Please no exercise equipment or heavy TVs. For more information, call the church office, (518) 584-3720. You can visit the church's website:
www.saratogaumc.org
Chicken Barbecue Dinner, The Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs 12866, will host a Chicken Barbecue with baked potatoes, coleslaw and ice cream from 4:30 to 6 PM on
Saturday, April 28. Freewill donation.
(New) "Hand to Mouth" Book Study on Poverty - 6:30-8 PM
Wednesdays in May (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd), Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 12804. Rev. Phil Phaneuf will facilitate a study based on "Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America," by Linda Tirado. The 4-session class will delve into questions middle- and upper-income people have about those on the lower socioeconomic ladder. Please RSVP to the Church Office by April 23. The books are $12 each. For more information,
Click here
(Update) On
Saturday, May 5,
a historical marker honoring trailblazing
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Georgia Harkness
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theologian and author, Dr. Georgia Harkness PhD. (1891-1974) will be placed at the Harkness United Methodist Church and Hall, 780 Hallock Hill Road, Peru 12972. Reception is at noon, dedication at 12:30 PM. All are welcome to this event. T
he congregation is excited by this recognition of their native daughter and thankful to the hard work by the Anderson Falls Historical Society in bringing this marker to fruition.
(New) Murder-Mystery Fundraiser, Friday and Saturday nights, May 18 and May 19, Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 12804. Mark the date now for QUMC's first-ever dinner and murder-mystery fundraiser! The Adirondack Flatline Players will perform "Loser by a Neck: The Green Scarf Brigade." More details in the coming weeks!
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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First UMC of Lake George has a piano that is free for the asking. If interested, please contact Nellie Hintz, (518) 223-0461. If you'd like to see a photo of the piano, contact Carrie in the district office, (518) 480-4866.
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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District Contact Information
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Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
Rev. William (Bill) Mudge, District Superintendent
Gracie Lynn Besse, Adirondack District Lay Leader
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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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