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Adirondack District
Local Church and District News/Events
and "Classifieds"
April 17, 2019
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'An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.'
-- Benjamin Franklin
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb and the Upper New York Conference announce two ad interim appointments, 13 new appointments, and one retirement, pending approval at the 2019 Clergy Session. View the full list of changes: Click here
Coming to the Adirondack District is Pastor Amy Winnie, who will serve the Malta Ridge and Round Lake UMCs as a full-time local pastor. She currently serves the Fonda-Fultonville UMC and First UMC - Northville in the Albany District.
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Reminder: Nominations due for Harry Denman awards
Nominations are open for the 2019 Harry Denman Evangelism Awards until Friday, April 19. The awards honor United Methodists in each Conference whose exceptional evangelism brings people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year, Annual Conferences join the Foundation for Evangelism in recognizing one youth, one clergy member, and one lay person in their Conference. Click here for more information.
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Would you like to serve as an Equalization Member
at Annual Conference? We have 2 openings.
The Adirondack District is looking for individuals to serve as Equalization
Members to Annual Conference.
Click here
for an application, and return it to the District via email [email protected] or snail mail, PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801 by Saturday, April 20. Your application will be reviewed by our District Superintendent Rev. Debbie Earthrowl and our District Lay Leader Gracie Lynn Besse. We will contact you by Wednesday, April 24 to let you know if your application has been accepted.
The 10
th
Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference will be held
Wednesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 8 at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY. Equalization members are lay people who are able to vote on business items at Annual Conference to have an equal balance of clergy and lay people. Equalization members must attend all sessions.
Youth (ages 12 to 17) and young adults (ages 18-30) are especially encouraged to apply. There is no charge for youth for registration or housing, and a reduced registration charge and partial housing reimbursement for others.
For more information about Annual Conference, Click here
If you have questions, please be in touch with Carrie Boyer (518) 480-4866 or [email protected]
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Bring your family to Skye Farm May 24-27
Enjoy experiencing camp with your family and friends at Skye Farm Camp and Retreat Center, 1884 East Schroon River Rd., Warrensburg (12885).
There will be guest speakers, music, and family-oriented activities. Come take a break from life, slow down, pull up a chair, and make some memories. Fees apply to immediate family members living in the same household. Fees include lodging, meals, and programming.
May 24-27, (Friday - Monday)
Cabin: Ages 13+ $152, Ages 4-12 $75, 3 and under free
RV: Ages 13+ $110, Ages 4-12 $65, 3 and under free
Tents: Ages 13+ $95, Ages 4-12 $55, 3 and under free
An immediate family of 4 will not pay more than $475.
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If you'd like prayer for yourself or others, 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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Services for Roberta Fishbeck to be held May 3
Please keep the family of Roberta Fishbeck in your prayers. Roberta, 91,
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Roberta Fishbeck |
died on Feb. 13. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. Royal Fishbeck Jr., who served several Upper New York churches, including Troy Memorial, Slingerlands, and others.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Roberta at
10 AM on Friday, May 3 at Saratoga Springs UMC. Click here to read the full obituary
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Shushan churches
celebrate Eagle Scouts
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Pastor Carol Finke
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On Saturday, March 30, The Shushan Churches (hosted by Newman UMC) celebrated Salem BSA Troop 6061 as they presented the rank of Eagle to Cordell Smith, a scout who resides in Shushan.
Pastor Carol Finke took part in the ceremony.
One of the guests was the oldest Eagle Scout, John Meyer, receiving his honor in 1942.
John wore his Eagle pin and 3 palms, and it was a true honor to have him present on this special day.
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Bridges of Hope:
A Mental Health Training for Faith Communities
The purpose of Bridges of Hope is to educate faith communities about mental illness so that they can create stronger safety nets and welcoming communities of faith for people affected by mental illness.This program is sponsored by Interfaith Council of Clinton County, NAMI Champlain Valley, and Plattsburgh UMC. Come join us from
1 PM to 4 PM Sunday, April 28 at the Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh (12901). To register, call (518) 561-2685, ext. 5, or see online link on attached flyer. $5 donation suggested to offset program costs. To view or download the flyer,
Click here
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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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(New)
Advanced Course: United Methodist Heritage
Monday, July 8: 9 AM to 5 PM
and Wednesday, July 10: 9 AM to 5 PM
Malta Ridge UMC, 729 Malta Ave Ext., Malta, NY 12020
Facilitators: Bruce Hazard and Arlene Schmidt
518-496-4010
More information to follow
Advanced Course: United Methodist Polity:
Life Together in the
United Methodist Connection
Saturday, May 4: 9 to 3 PM and Sunday, May 19: 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Hudson Falls UMC, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839
Life Together in the United Methodist Connection.
This is a required class for becoming a Certified Lay Speaker, but everyone is encouraged to take this class. It will help you to understand some of the questions about the governance of the UMC.
This course will help church leaders answer questions, help newcomers to the UMC to get their bearings, and help longtime members consider the specific structural challenges the church faces in the 21st Century.
Why does the United Methodist Church do things the way it does? What are the rules - and why are they the rules? The purchase of the 2016 Book of Discipline is highly recommended for this course, and is available through Cokesbury: Click here
Facilitators:
Bruce Hazard and Arlene Schmidt.
Cost: $35 includes registration and "The Method of Our Mission." The Book of Discipline is not included. For more information please contact Arlene Schmidt via email @ [email protected] or call her @ (518) 496-4010.
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Basic Lay Servant Course
9 AM to 3 PM Thursday, May 9 AND
9 AM to 3 PM Friday, May 10
Willsboro UMC, 3734 Main St., Willsboro (12996)
Note change of venue! Was originally scheduled for Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid
This course is the foundation for all Lay Servant courses. In this class, you will be encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended. Participants are invited to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a leader and in mission and ministry in the community and in daily life.
Cost:
$15 includes the book. Please bring a bag lunch.
Facilitator:
Bruce Hazard
For more information and to register please contact Arlene Schmidt via email at
[email protected]
Please bring a bag lunch to both sessions.
Albany District Lay Servant Classes:
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]
Click here
for a list of Albany Lay Servant Courses.
For more information about Lay Servant Ministries, Click here
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Plan ahead to attend Mission u in September
2019 Mission u - Silver Bay
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Silver Bay
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Friday - Sunday, September 6 - 8
A special time for worship, learning, friendships, and fun in the Adirondacks
Mission u Studies for 2019
Choice of
-- Practicing Resurrection: The Gospel of Mark & Radical Discipleship OR
-- What About our Money?
-- United for Change: UMW Mission 150 Years & Beyond is open to all.
(New)
To view or download the flyer,
Click here Please consider posting or sharing the flyer in your church.
Scholarships Available
Mission u - Silver Bay is a program of the Upper New York Conference United Methodist Women and United Methodist Church
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Safe Sanctuaries Trainings
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The standard Safe Sanctuaries training
will be held from 9 AM to Noon on
Saturday, June 1 at the South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803). Please arrive by 8:45 AM to register.
The training will follow the curriculum developed by the Upper New York Annual Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team, educating those involved in ministries who work with children and vulnerable adults on risks and prevention strategies related to abuse. The training will be facilitated by Arlene Schmidt and Ruth Persons.
A "Training of Trainers" course will also be offered that afternoon (from 1 PM to 4 PM)
for those interested in facilitating Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training as part of the District's training team and/or for their local church. Completion of the standard course is a prerequisite. The course can be completed that morning (or if you've completed it at a previous time). Participants must be affirmed by District Superintendent Rev. Debbie Earthrowl. Carol Barnes, the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Coordinator, will facilitate the training.
Lunch will be provided at 12:15 PM for those who enroll in the Training of Trainers course.
Please register with Carrie Boyer in the District Office, and indicate which training(s) you are enrolling in. She will send you pertinent information: [email protected] or (518) 480-4866.
For more information about Safe Sanctuaries, Click here
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(New)
Schroon Lake Community Church has two needs
The Schroon Lake Community Church is in need of a couple of items. The church building and parsonage were destroyed by a fire in January. They are currently meeting in a new location. They are in need of:
-- A snuffer/candlelighter
-- The Faith We Sing hymnals
If you can help, please be in touch with Terry Johnson,
[email protected] or (518) 532-7794.
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(New)
Church seeks items for yard sale
The North River United Methodist Church (194 13th Lake Road) is looking for donations for a spring yard sale to be held on May 4th. The church is looking for new and gently used items for this fundraiser. Please do not donate items that the church may have to pay to get rid of. No electronics unless they are fairly new and complete, and please no clothing. The items may be dropped off at the church on April 27, or to schedule a drop off time please contact Sandra Cashman (518) 251-2883.
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Moriah UMC seeks cell phones
The Moriah UMC is
collecting old cell phones. If anyone or any church is willing to collect for them, it would be deeply appreciated. The pastor would be glad to drive to the church and pick up the box of cell phones that have been gathered. Proceeds will go to a building fund for the church to help with many major repairs. If you'd like to help, please contact Rev. Ken Parker,
[email protected] or (518) 643-8295.
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Roommate sought for annual conference
A lay member from the Whiteface Community Church is seeking a female roommate for Annual Conference for the nights June 4-7. If you are interested, please contact Rev. Chrys Beck at [email protected] or call her at 315-777-7047.
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Centenary UMC in Greenwich looking for bells
Do you have a set of hand bells gathering dust in the storage room? We have an active Hand Bell choir and are looking for a third octave. Please contact Centenary UMC's Hand Bell Choir Director Bonnie Davis if you have a set to give, sell, or loan. Please send an email to [email protected]
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Local Church & Community Events
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Holy Week Events at the First United Methodist Church of Saranac Lake, 63 Church St., Saranac Lake (12983):
Maundy Thursday Dinner will be at
6 PM Thursday, April 18. Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Easter Sunrise Service will be at
6 AM Sunday, April 21 at Riverside Park for all denominations. Traditional Easter Service will be held at
9:30 AM on Sunday, April 21. Rev. Eric Olsen will preside. The church is handicapped accessible on the St. Bernard's Street entrance. For more information, please call 518-891-3473.
(New) The Porter Corners UMC will have a special Maundy Thursday service beginning with a covered-dish
supper at 6 PM, followed by the service in the Sanctuary at 7 PM. On Good Friday, the Sanctuary will be open from Noon to 3 PM for anyone who wishes to spend time for quiet reflection and Thanksgiving. Easter Sunday service will at 9 AM and all are invited and encouraged to join in the Celebration of the Risen Lord. Call Jane Decoteau at (518) 893-2289 for more information. The church is located at 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners (12859).
Moby Dick's Fish Fry,
from 4 PM to 6:30 PM Friday, April 19 at the Argyle UMC, 12 Sheridan St., Argyle (12809). The menu is fish on roll with coleslaw and fries. A beverage and strawberry shortcake for dessert! $10 for the full meal or $6 fish on a roll only. Feel free to hang around after for a wonderful community Good Friday Service at 7 PM! Plenty of room to fellowship and maybe play a game or two in the hall while you wa
Easter Egg Hunt, 10 AM Saturday, April 20 at the Essex Community Church, 2306 Lakeshore Rd., Essex (12936). Bring the whole family. In addition to the hunt, there will be crafts, coloring pages and refreshments. Free for all. To view or download the poster
Click here
(New) Chicken Parmesan Dinner, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Thursday, April 25 at the Easton UMC, 12053 Route 40, North Easton (12154). The menu includes pasta, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. No reservations are needed. You may eat in or take out.
Cost: $12; free to children 5 and under. For information, contact Edna at (518) 664-7184.
Spring Garage and Rummage Sale, Friday and Saturday,
April 26 and April 27 at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs (12866). The sale will take place at church from
9 AM to 5 PM Friday and from
9 AM to Noon on Saturday. Donated items can be dropped off at the church 9 AM to 7 PM April 23, 24 and 25. Please no exercise equipment or heavy TVs. For more information, call the church office at (
518) 584-3720.
Meatloaf and Macaroni and Cheese Dinner, 4:30 PM to 6 PM Saturday, April 27, South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803). Complete dinner, soup and homemade desserts. Adults: $10; Children 5 to 12: $5. Under 5: no charge. For more information, call (518) 793-1152. To view or download the poster, Click here
(New) Live, Interactive Webinar with Tod Bolsinger,
author of 'Canoeing the Mountains,'
Noon to 2:30 PM Monday, April 29, Adirondack Samaritan Counseling Center, 15 Boulevard, Hudson Falls (12839). Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory to help you re-imagine what effective leadership looks like in our rapidly changing world. Cost: $20. RSVP to the center, (518) 747-2994.
(New) Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 4 PM to 6:30 PM Wednesday, May 1 at the Wells UMC. The menu includes chicken in gravy on fabulous biscuits from Bev Peters, mashed potatoes, green beans and carrots, beverage, and desserts. 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. For questions or more information, call Alice at (518) 924-2220.
'First Friday Free Family Film,' 6 PM Friday, May 3, in the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St., Peru (12972). Doors will open at 6 PM with the movie beginning at 6:30 PM. We will be showing family-friendly, G-rated films. Free popcorn and drinks will be available. Come in your pajamas, bring your pillow and blanket. Open to everyone.
(New) Attic Sale, 8 AM to 4 PM Saturday, May 4, Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Rd., Queensbury (12804). Household and outdoor items, toys and much more. There will be a $1 bag sale from 2 PM to 4 PM.
(New) Chamber Music Concert and Raffle, 7 PM Saturday, May 4, Witherbee's Carriage House, 581 Route 9, Schroon Lake (12870). All proceeds will go to the Schroon Lake Community Church's re-construction fund. The church and parsonage were destroyed by fire on Jan. 2. Suggested donation: $10. Sponsored by Witherbee's Carriage House and The Adirondack Inn.
(New) Roast Pork Dinner, 4 PM to 6:30 PM, Saturday, May 4 at the Ballston Spa UMC, 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa (12020). Menu also includes mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce, coleslaw, roll, pie and beverage. Eat-in or take-out.
All dinners: $12.
Pancake Breakfast, 8 AM to 11 AM Saturday, May 4 at the South Glens Falls Fire House, 7 W. Marion Ave., South Glens Falls (12803). The breakfast is a fundraiser sponsored by the Living Waters Emmaus/Chrysalis Community to benefit the Schroon Lake Community Church. The church building and parsonage were destroyed in a fire on Jan. 2. To view "On the Road," the newsletter of the Living Waters Community,
Click here
Adirondack District UMW Spring Gathering, Saturday, May 4, Mountain Community Church, 2895 Route 8, Speculator (12164) (Formerly Speculator UMC).
Registration begins at 9:15 AM; program begins at 10 AM. You do not have to be a member to attend. We have planned a meaningful fun-filled day of celebrating 150 years of women in missions and we hope to see you there.
Deadline to register: April 26. To view the newsletter, which includes details and a registration form,
Click here
Paint Nite, 6:30 PM Thursday, May 9, Galway UMC, 2056 East St., Galway (12074) to benefit the church's outreach and mission projects. We will be painting a beautiful flower with an inspirational word on a wood panel board under the guidance of local artists from the Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio in Glenville. Light refreshments, finger foods, desserts and beverages will be provided.
Cost: $45. To register,
Click here To view or download the poster,
Click here If you have questions, call Amy Zawisa (518) 605-1244 or
[email protected]
Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, 5 PM to 7 PM Saturday, May 11, Community Methodist Church, 11 Church St., Chestertown (12817). Adults: $10; Children $5. For more information, call (518) 494-3374
A Time Away for Women, Saturday, May 18, Pawling Ave. UMC, 520 Pawling Ave., Troy (12180).
Do you ever wonder what God sees in you? We so often rely on what the world tells us about ourselves,
but it is God who sees what lies deep within. We have each struggled with that question once or twice in our lives, and what we have discovered we would like to share with you.
Join us for a day set apart to uncover some of the ways in which you are God's chosen daughters - finding your sense of self through God's Word. Pastors Deb Peacock, Kim Krause and Karyl Hopp invite you to join them for a day of discovery. We will begin gathering at 8 AM for registration. A light breakfast and a delicious lunch, snacks, dessert and beverages and materials - everything you need for this time - will be provided for you. The program will begin at 9 AM and conclude at 3 PM. The cost for the day is $20, payable to PAUMC, and one feminine hygiene product to be donated to Hope 7 Food Pantry. To reserve your spot, please call 518-273-6859 by May 4. Leave a message and we'll call you back to confirm. We can't wait to see you there!!
Free Hospitality Dinner for incoming International Students, 5 PM Wednesday, May 22, Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Lake George. Dinner will be spaghetti and trimmings. What would be appreciated is home-made deserts. Anyone is welcome to come to dinner. This is a good opportunity to sit down at the table with our visitors and make new friends. Follow signs to Sacred Heart, and hall is across the street). This program is not just a work program, but also cultural. Hospitality being extended is an ecumenical cooperation between all four churches in Lake George. Please call Nellie Hintz for more information, (518) 223-0461.
ONGOING:
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.
Widows' Support Group,
1:30 PM Wednesdays, First UMC of Ticonderoga, 1045 Wicker St., Ticonderoga (12883). Led by Kate Barry. 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 at
3 PM most Tuesdays 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, meets 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:
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District Contact Information
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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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