EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scholarship offered to 2024 Tamarac High School graduates
Center Brunswick UMC in Troy has announced that a $500 scholarship will be awarded to a 2024 graduate of Tamarac High School in memory of Harold and Mable Keyes. The student does not have to be a member of the church. To read the letter, click here. Deadline to apply: March 1, 2024.
Special Events at Berlin UMC
Please join us for these special events. The church is located at 17 S. Main St., Berlin.
DEC. 2 – Free Store – 9 AM to Noon--Gift items for the whole family. All items are free and free gift wrapping provided.
DEC. 16 - Los Posados - 5:30 PM. Find a place at an Inn - walk, food and pinata. Please call ahead (518) 658-2942.
DEC. 17 – Free Store Noon—3 PM --Gift items for the whole family. All items are free and free gift wrapping provided.
DEC. 18 – Free Store 9 AM to 11 AM--Gift items for the whole family. All items are free and free gift wrapping provided.
Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 2, North Chatham UMC
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the North Chatham UMC will host a Holiday Bazaar from 10 AM to 3 PM. This is sponsored by the United Women of Faith of the North Chatham and Grace (Nassau) UMCs. The church is located at 4274 Route 203 in the hamlet of North Chatham. There will be a nice variety of vendors and this is a great chance to do some Christmas shopping locally! Lunch and a bake sale will be available, and all proceeds will go to Mission Projects. For more information on the North Chatham UMC, please call (518) 766-3535 or visit their website (northchathammethodistchurch.org). For more information on the Grace UMC, please call (518) 766-9628. We hope to see you on December 2nd!
150th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, Dec. 2, First UMC: East Greenbush
Come to our Fellowship Hall and celebrate our church turning 150 years old at 2 PM Sunday, Dec. 2 with “Desserts Through the Decades.” We will share the history, music and treats of the past. Bring your family and friends. The church is located at 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush.
Christmas Decoration and Cookie Sale, Saturday, Dec. 2, Melrose UMC
The Melrose UMC, 20 Church St., Melrose, will hold a Christmas decoration and cookie sale fundraiser from 10 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, Dec. 2. A variety of Christmas decorations, as well as assortments of Christmas cookies, will be available for purchase. All are welcome to attend.
Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 2, Church of the Covenant: Averill Park
Join us for our Christmas Bazaar, 9 AM to 3 PM Saturday, Dec. 2 at Church of the Covenant, “The Round Church,” 3055 NY 43, Averill Park, (518) 674-3664 www.cocumc.org
Thrift Shop, Pine Grove UMC, open monthly:
Next date: Saturday, Dec. 2
Pine Grove UMC's Thrift Shop, "Seconds to Go," will be open December 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM. The church is located at 1580 Central Ave., Colonie. Enter on the east side of the church (the left side - toward Albany) and use the doors near the back of the building. We have household treasures, glassware, cookbooks, toys, jewelry, dolls and more! The thrift shop is open the first Saturday of the month through 2024 except for July, which will be announced as the date nears.
Advent and Christmas Services, First UMC: East Greenbush
Sundays in Advent are Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 24 with services at 8:30 and 9:30 AM. There will be a Blue Christmas service on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7 PM. Christmas Eve services are 9:30 AM, 5:30 PM Family Service and 8 PM candlelight service. The church is located at 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush.
Blue Christmas Service, Wednesday, Dec. 6, Melrose UMC
A community "Blue Christmas" service will be held at the Melrose UMC,20 Church St., Melrose, at 7 PM Wednesday, Dec. 6. The Blue Christmas service is for anyone who is mourning, who has or is experiencing loss, a recent death of a family member or friend, the end of a marriage, the loss of work, or a move away from the place that has been home for a while. Blue Christmas is an opportunity to gather together to begin the Advent Christmas season with a quiet time of worship and healing. Blue Christmas is an ecumenical community service of scripture, prayer, and music during Advent for those who struggle, mourn, or find celebrating difficult. If this Christmas season is difficult for you, come and begin your Advent worship. Everyone, regardless of church background, is welcome. If you have any questions, please email communications.melroseumc@gmail.com or call the church at (518) 233 - 0044.
Christmas Madrigal Dinner Show, Friday, Dec. 8 or Saturday, Dec. 9, First UMC: East Greenbush
You are cordially invited to join a night of good food and merriment at our Christmas Madrigal Dinner Show! The Friday dinner show begins at 7 PM and the Saturday show begins at 6 PM. Tickets are $40. The church is located at 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush. Call the church at (518) 477-9693 to reserve seats or go to Facebook at facebook.com/FUMCMadrigalDinnerShow for more information.
Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, Dec. 9, South Bethlehem UMC
Come join us for our Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the South Bethlehem UMC, 67 Willowbrook Ave., South Bethlehem. Breakfast sandwiches and lunch will be available plus a bake sale to support our church United Women in Faith. Our Thrift Shop ‘Boutique’ will be open as well. Please come out to support small business, do your Christmas shopping and grab a bite to eat. Contact Emily Shutter at (518) 813-0661 for further information.
(New) Live Nativity, Sunday, Dec. 10, Rotterdam UMC
The Rotterdam UMC, 1915 Helderberg Ave, Rotterdam, will celebrate with our Live Nativity on our front lawn on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 5 PM, weather permitting. All are welcome. Join us for hot cocoa and cookies in our Fellowship Hall afterward.
(New) Blue Christmas Service, Sunday, Dec. 17, Rotterdam UMC
The Rotterdam UMC, 1915 Helderberg Ave, Rotterdam, will hold a Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 5 PM. This service is for those who may have recently lost a loved one and anyone else who may not be feeling like it is a Merry Christmas or is not having a Happy Holiday Season. There will be quiet music, prayer time, and comforting words from the Holy Bible. Celebrate as you remember your loved ones and light a candle in their memory. All are welcome.
Living Nativity, Sunday, Dec. 17, Calvary UMC: Latham
Calvary UMC invites you to their Living Nativity from 5 PM to 7 PM on Sunday, Dec. 17. Join them as the King's Kids present the story of Christmas. This is a free event. The church is located at 15 Ridge Place, Latham.
Happenings at First UMC of Delmar
The church is located at 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar
Blessed Bargains Shop: Every Tuesday (year round) 10 AM to 5 PM
Treasure Cove Thrift Shop: (Open Year Round) Tuesdays from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays from 10AM to 1 PM
Please refer to our website for more information: https://www.delmarmethodist.org/
Bible Study, ongoing, Jonesville UMC
Bible study, 11 AM to 12:30 PM Sundays, Jonesville UMC, 963 Main St., Clifton Park. During the church's STAHL (Stigma Takes Away Hope and Life) Ministry's planning for National Recovery Month, a decision was made to begin a Bible Study for the recovery community titled "Dancing with Jesus One Step at a Time." A favorite Bible among the recovery community is called the Life Recovery Bible This is the Bible that will be used for this study, as it is relevant to the Twelve Steps. Step One through Twelve will be covered along with a 13th study of the Serenity Prayer. The study will be led on a rotating basis by members of the church who are in long term Twelve Step recovery and Jonesville United Methodist Church's Pastor Youngjae Jee. You do not need to be a member of our church or even go to the church service at 9:30 a.m. prior to the Study For more information, contact Phyllis Mullaney at pam31ny@aol.com
There is something happening every Thursday at St. Paul’s Church in Castleton!
Our church is located at 1583 Carney Rd., Castleton.
Every Thursday we gather for fellowship and to Recharge. Recharge is a simple worship service for busy people who are hungry to spend time with God. This informal 30-minute worship begins at 6 PM. We sing, reflect on God’s word, and eat a meal together. After dinner is time to talk, play games, or work on an art project. It’s great to share our thoughts and experiences of God’s grace! All are welcome; come as you are and hang out as long as you wish through 8 PM.
In months with a fifth Thursday, we do an all-church mission to help those in need throughout the community and throughout the world. These specifics are announced in person and on social media at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsCastleton/
For more information, contact Aimee Croft at anbcroft@gmail.com
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