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Adirondack District
Local Church and District News/Events
and "Classifieds"
October 9, 2019
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'Don't doubt the Creator, because it is inconceivable that accidents alone could be the controller of this universe.'
-- Sir Isaac Newton
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Send us your news!
Call Carrie with questions, 518-480-4866.
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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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(Update)
Registration open for District Workshop Day:
Oct. 19 in Plattsburgh
The Adirondack District Leadership Team is pleased to announce that we
will be holding a second District Workshop Day, "Informed to Transform," on
Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh (12901).
Registration deadline was tomorrow, but we can still take sign-ups through Saturday. Please call Carrie to register over the phone. You can pay at the door.
We will be following the same format as the day we held in March at the Saratoga Springs UMC. We will begin with registration at 8:30 AM and a time of worship at 9 AM. There will be three 75-minute blocks of workshops, and lunch will be served. The day will conclude with worship and Holy Communion at 2:30 PM. The cost is $10, which includes lunch.
If you have questions, please be in touch with Carrie Boyer at the District Office,
[email protected] or (518) 480-4866.
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Deadline is TODAY!
NY State employers (including churches)
must provide sexual harassment prevention training
Today, Oct. 9, is the deadline for the New York State sexual harassment training requirement.
This is a law and all UNY church employees must complete this
training.
This is not optional. Everyone must comply. Please make sure your church SPRC and employees are aware of this.
Once the initial training is complete, the employer can decide the timing of the annual training (calendar year, anniversary date, or any other date). Employers are encouraged to track completion of training through attendance sheets or some other manner for audit purposes.
In addition to the sexual harassment prevention training requirement, each employer is required to have a
sexual harassment prevention policy in place. This policy should be shared with employees prior to the training.
Click here for a general overview.
This also links pastors to free training through the EAP program. If you have questions on this, please contact Carrie.
Click here for FAQs about the new law and trainings. Note that the link to online trainings is broken. There are two sites you can visit for those trainings:
If you have any questions regarding the New York State sexual harassment prevention requirements, please contact Tracy Rickett, Human Resources Generalist, at 315-898-2017 or
[email protected]
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Youth raised funds for the Youth Service Fund
Your District Council on Youth Ministry team raised $218 at Taste of the North Country plus another $65 at Queensbury UMC for the Youth Service Fund. The Queensbury youth group will have a game night from 5 PM to 7 PM on Sunday, Oct. 27. All youth are welcome. Details in the calendar of events, below.
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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, will soon be embarking 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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Safe Sanctuaries training to be held Oct. 20
at South Glens Falls UMC
The standard Safe Sanctuaries training will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM
Sunday, Oct. 20 at the South Glens Falls UMC,
15 Maplewood Parkway
South Glens Falls (12803)
Please arrive by 1:45 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 Stephanie Strom.
Please register with Carrie Boyer in the District Office [email protected] She will send you the handout.
For more information on Safe Sanctuaries, and on background checks,
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Please note that there is a Safe Sanctuaries Training of Trainers program on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the West Schuyler UMC in Utica. Click here for details.
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Please note that there is a 3-hour Safe Sanctuaries Training AND a Training of Trainers program on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Kenmore UMC in the Niagara Frontier District. Click here for details.
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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 two collection sites. Please contact Carrie to make arrangements for drop-off by Oct. 28 to:
Jermain UMC, 2 Niles Rd., White Creek (12057) or
The Adirondack District Office at South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803).
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
UPDATED schedule
Click here for the recently 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 Class:
Advanced Course: Leading Worship
Oct. 26, 9 AM to 4 PM and
Nov. 2, 9 AM to 4 PM
South Glens Falls UMC
15 Maplewood Parkway
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
To register, contact Arlene Schmidt at [email protected]
"Leading Worship" focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship. The course will help participants understand the history of Christian worship, paying particular attention to the development of current United Methodist ritual and ritual resources, the basic pattern of worship, the Christian year, and the Revised Common Lectionary. This is one of the courses needed for Certified Lay Speaker. Please bring a bag lunch.
Facilitators: Bruce Hazard and Arlene Schmidt
$15 Registration - Does not include the book. "Worshipping with United Methodist" by Hoyt L. Hickman (revised edition), available through Cokesbury or Amazon.
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 Class:
Advanced Lay Servant Course, United Methodist Heritage
Oct. 12 and Oct. 26
9:30 AM to 3 PM
Foothills UMC, 17 Freemont St.
Gloversville, NY 12078
Facilitated by Jim Baxter. The cost is $10, make checks payable to UNYAC (Upper NY Annual Conference). Please purchase the book "Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way," by Kenneth L. Carder available through Cokesbury and Amazon. To register contact Jim Baxter at
[email protected]
This is a required Lay Speaker course.
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)
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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(Updated)
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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Galway church seeks accompanist
Galway United Methodist Church is seeking to hire an accompanist, beginning in September, for its 9:30 AM Sunday worship service and one-hour choir rehearsal Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM. Call for details: (518) 882-6520. The church is located at 2056 East St., Galway (12074).
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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
Italian Dinner, 4:40 PM to 7:30 PM Friday, Oct. 11 at the Lake Luzerne First UMC, 24 Main St., Lake Luzerne (12846). The menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, fettucine alfredo and chicken cacciatore. Salad, soup, dessert and beverage are also included. Asking donation is $12 for Adults with children under 5 free. Takeouts are available for $15. Proceeds will go toward replacing our Church roof and other renovation projects.
(New) Kids' Clothing Swap Drop-off, 9 AM to Noon Saturday, Oct. 12 at the South Corinth UMC, 10 Chapman St., South Corinth. Drop off clean, gently-worn clothing your children have outgrown (sizes infant to boys and girls, no adult clothing, please.) Donations will be sorted and available for 'shopping' from
9 AM to Noon on Saturday, Oct. 19. Everything is free, but we do need donations to make a better swap.
Soup-to-go and Bake Sale, 10 AM to 3 PM Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Simpson UMC, 1089 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls (.4 mi S of Rte. 29). Soups are: $6 for medium-size container and $10 for family-size container. Swing by and stock up on some warm, delicious, comforting soups and baked goods. Any questions call Brenda at (518) 885-4794.
Community Lasagna Dinner, 3:30 PM to 6 PM Saturday, Oct. 12 at Trinity UMC, 155 Ballard Rd., 1/4 mile East of Exit 16 off the Northway. With salad, desserts and beverages. Suggested donation: $10. Take-outs available. Accessible for all.
Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30 PM to 7 PM Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Saranac United Methodist Church. Ticket Prices: Adults $10; Children 5-11 yrs. $5; and under 5 no charge. Take-outs will be available by calling (518) 293-8142. The church is located on Route 3 in Saranac across from the Town Garage.
Falling Leaves 5K Run and Kids Fun Run, 10 AM Saturday, Oct. 12 in Ballston Spa. Registration by Oct. 9 is $25 and on the day of race is $30. 5K Run begins and ends at Kelley Park, located by the Village Pool. Registrations can be made at
Active.com or by sending a check to the Ballston Spa UMC at 101 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Our charity of choice, again this year, is the Veterans and Community Housing Coalition; the funds are earmarked for the two houses for homeless veterans in Ballston Spa. Over the past three years we have been able to give mmore than $22,000 to this charity. All registered participants have the opportunity to win one of the many gift cards donated by local businesses; the value of which totaled more than $1,500 last year. More information and registration forms can be accessed at
www.ballstonspaumchurch.org/falling-leaves-5k-run.html
(New) Annual Fall Festival, 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday, Oct. 19
at the Queensbury UMC, 460 Aviation Road, Queensbury (12804). Sponsored by the Children's Ministry. There will be a bounce house, food, games and lots of fun! This is a rain or shine event.
Roast Pork Dinner with all the trimmings, servings from 4 PM to 6 PM, Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Quaker Springs UMC, 466 Route 32S, Quaker Springs (south of Schuylerville). Served family style, with a fruit cobbler of your choice for dessert. Adults $12; Children under 12, $6; under 5, no charge. Eat-in or take-out. The church is accessible to all. There will be Silent Auction items to browse while you wait to be seated. A great time to shop for the Holidays or for yourself. The proceeds will support projects of the church, including the upcoming Guatemala Mission Trip.
Community Harvest Dinner, 5 PM to 7 PM Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Community Methodist Church, 11 Church St., Chestertown (12817). Soup, bread and dessert. Admission is free. For more information, call (518) 494-3374.
(New) 112th Annual Harkness Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, 4 PM to 6 PM Sunday, Oct. 20 at the Harkness UMC Church Hall, 776 Hallock Hill Rd., Peru (corner of Harkness and Hallock Hill roads). Menu includes chicken & biscuit, mashed potatoes & gravy, squash, peas, coleslaw, dessert & beverage). Adults: $9; Children ages 6 to 12: $6; Children under 5: no charge. Take-out meals available. If you can, please bring a donation of non-perishable food for our Food Shelf collection! To view or download the flyer,
click here
(New) 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.
(New) 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.
(New) 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.
(New) 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 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
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.
(New) 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!
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!
ONGOING:
(New) 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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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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