Adirondack District  
Local Church and District Events
April 11, 2018
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District Events
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. 
Jason Moore to present
Guest Readiness Seminar in South Glens Falls

Please join us for this seminar which will explore the theme: "Five Things
Jason Moore
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 register, Click here

To view the flyer:  Click here

If you have questions about the registration form, call Carrie Boyer at the District Office, 518-480-4866.
Local Church & Community Events
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 various ways.  Please RSVP to Pine Grove at 518-869-6281 by Thursday  (April 12) if you plan to attend.

(New) Turkey Dinner, 3:30 to 6 PM,  Saturday, April 14 , at Trinity UMC, 155 Ballard Rd., in Wilton (12831). Take-outs available. Donation, $9; includes complete meal, beverage and dessert.
 
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

Recovery Awareness Forum: Faces of the Opioid Crisis, 4 to 6 PM Sunday, April 15 at the Salem Firehouse, 53 S. Main St., Salem 12865. Includes Peer and Ally Speakers; Professionals. Refreshments will be served. Recovery is a reality; recovery can, will, and does happen. For more information, contact Gracie Lynn Besse, [email protected] 
 
Choral Festival Concert, 3 PM  Sunday, April 15 at the
Joe and Sue Martin
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 Click here  
 
 
 
(New) Join us for the next Dinner Church at 6 PM Tuesday, April 17 at the Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh (12901). We meet on the third Tuesday of each month to worship, eat, talk and have communion! For more information, contact the church office, (518) 563-2992. 
 
(New) Ham and Turkey Supper and Silent Auction, 4 to 6 PM,
Saturday, April 21 at the Quaker Springs UMC, 4 66 Route 32 S,  Schuylerville (12817).  $12. Adults, $12; Children, $6; under 5, no charge.  Takeouts Available, Handicapped Accessible.  Join us for a delicious family-style dinner prepared by the famous cooks at QSUMC, followed by dessert, if you still have room!  Take time to browse and bid on the amazing selections in the Silent Auction!  Items for Home, Garden, Gifts, and Tummy!
 
(New) Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 PM Saturday, April 21 at the North Cambridge (Stump) UMC on Stump Church Road, North Cambridge (12834).  This is a buffet and you can eat-in or take-out.  Suggested donation is $12; with children under 5, no charge.  Questions? Call Connie (518) 692-9391.

Join Rev. Phil Phaneuf for his next Bible study based on Rob Bell's NY Times bestseller, "What Is the Bible?
How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel about Everything" at the Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury 12804. Sessions begin Monday, April 23 at 6:30 PM or Wednesday, April 25 at 9 AM and continue for eight weeks. Please RSVP to the Church Office by Monday, April 16. Books are $16. For more information,  Click here  

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 Aoril 24, 25 and 26. Please no exercise equipment or heavy TVs. For more information, call the church office, (518) 584-3720. Or 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. Free will donation. 
For more information, call the church office, (518) 584-3720. Or visit the church's website: www.saratogaumc.org  

"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 
 
On Saturday, May 5, a historical marker honoring trailblazing
Dr. Georgia Harkness
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) Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 5 to 7 PM Saturday, May 12 at the C ommunity Methodist Church, 11  Church St.,  Chestertown (12817). 
Adults $10; Children $5. For more information, call ( 518) 494-3374
 
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! 

(New) Yard and Bake Sale, 4 to 7 PM Friday, May 18 and 8 AM to Noon Saturday, May 19, Hudson Falls UMC, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls (12839). To donate, call (518) 798-0338. Sale to benefit Hudson Falls UMC's renovations. 
     
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  [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 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.  
 
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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.
District Contact Information
Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
 
Rev. William (Bill) Mudge, District Superintendent
Gracie Lynn Besse, Adirondack District Lay Leader
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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