Local Church Events and Classifieds: Dec. 6

Send us your events and classifieds: adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org

Wednesday, Dec. 6

District Office hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays; 8 AM to 5:30 PM except Thursdays, 8 AM to 2:30 PM. Call Carrie Boyer @ (518) 608-1246 or send an email to adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org

Please note! District Office

mailing address has changed

Please start sending mail to the Adirondack District Office @ PO Box 511, Newtonville, NY 12128.

Bishop Héctor's Advent message

During the Advent season, we have the opportunity to reflect and celebrate the gifts of love, hope, peace, and joy. Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez shares his reflections in a special video message, and invites you to share Christ with others this Advent and Christmas season. Click to hear his message

Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding's Advent message

Join United Methodists of Upper New York as we gather "Together in Prayer" during this season of Advent. Watch as Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding leads us in a time of reflection and prayer during this season of Advent as we wait expectantly for God to come to us. Click here and scroll down.

Shoe boxes on their way to Red Bird Mission!

Dec. 3, 2023 ... In the parking lot at Endwell United Methodist Church, you’ll find Dave Alexander and Ken Schlock ready to begin their journey for a mission of kindness and generosity. They will be driving down to Beverly, Kentucky Saturday morning with precious cargo: 2,781 shoe boxes, essential school supplies, toiletries, and bedding, from all across the Upper New York Conference!

By today, they will reach their destination - the Red Bird Mission - to deliver these much-needed supplies to those in need. This act of service is a beautiful example of love in action, a tangible expression of faith and compassion.

As they travel, let’s keep Dave and Ken in our prayers. This is a reminder of the profound truth that God is indeed good, working through us to spread hope.

UMCOR Response to Conflict in Middle East

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and its partners respond to disasters around the world every day. Join UMCOR and United Methodists of Upper New York in praying for peace and for the end of violence in the Middle East. UMCOR has released the following statement.

“We are saddened by the significant loss of life caused by the ongoing violence in the region. Global Ministries has issued a joint statement with the World Methodist Council and the Methodist Church in Britain, which you can read here. UMCOR is processing a grant for one humanitarian aid partner and is in communication with others to determine how best to deliver desperately needed food and emergency supplies to the many innocent victims of this crisis. We join with the United Methodist Council of Bishops in calling for prayer and action."

Click here to give to UMCOR’s international disaster response and recovery efforts.

Best of 2023 from the United Methodist Church

We compiled a list of our top UMC.org stories, videos and podcasts that encouraged, informed and inspired us during the past year. Take a look and ponder which content is among your favorites.

To read more, click here.

Communion trays/cups available

We have several used (need some TLC) metal stacking communion trays with cups (some missing). Available for the asking. Let me know how many you'd like. Would need to pick up at the District Office by Dec. 27. Call Carrie, (518) 391-3215 or carrieboyer@unyumc.org

Troy and UNY Journals available

We have copies of Troy Conference journals dated 1953 through 2009 (with the exception of 1972 and 1974.) They will be available through Dec. 16 at which point they will be recycled. Please let me know if you would like any or all copies. We also have UNY Journals from 2010 through 2022. Call Carrie at (518) 608-1246 or @ carrieboyer@unyumc.org If anyone happens to have a copy of the 1972 or 1974 Troy Conference journal, we would love to be able to complete our other set!

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Join UNY in "Together in Prayer" initiative

Join the year long journey as we reconnect with who we are as people of faith, disciples of Christ, and United Methodists. Each month, there will be a new focus and new resources.

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Calling all Quilters!

Call for information: Does your church have a quilting group? How long has it been in existence? Do they quilt for the church or to give away? Scraps or new materials? I am working on a history of quilting in Upper NY United Methodist Churches and would love to include your group. Perhaps we could do a video interview about your group. Contact me at 518-779-6004 or by email melakeith@gmail.com. Many sweet memories are included in the pieces of quilts.

UNYUMC Historical Society virtual meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 13

As a friend of the Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society, you are invited to attend online the virtual meeting of the Society on Wednesday, Dec. 13 starting at 7 PM. The program portion will be on Camp Meetings to Conference Camps in Upper New York. Join Zoom Meeting: Click here to view the flyer. Click here for the ZOOM link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84791889665?pwd=ZW9TRFRwdTdzdmg5OXlGTDQvektDdz09

Meeting ID: 847 9188 9665 Passcode: 233040

Quaker Springs UMC seeks Spanish educational materials for Mission Trip to Guatemala in February

Update: We have a Spanish music CD that we'd like to copy - we need about 10. Does anyone have the capability of doing this for us? Please contact Linda Campbell @ lcampbellfarrell@gmail.com

This ran in earlier newsletters. The mission trip has been postponed until February (initially scheduled for November). If you're out and about and come across these, in Spanish please, for our upcoming Mission Trip to Guatemala please purchase them for me and I’ll buy them from you, or if you’d like to donate, bless you and thank you!! Or if you find any K-6 grade educational material in Spanish or slightly used, I will gladly pick it up from you! To make a monetary donation, send to Linda Campbell, PO Box 52, 160 Cemetery Rd., Victory Mills, NY 12884. Please make check out to Quaker Springs UMC with Guatemala mission in the memo line. Thank you in advance. We leave in February for Guatemala. For more information contact Linda Campbell from the Quaker Springs UMC @ lcampbellfarrell@gmail.com

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Lay Servant Course offered in the

Albany District:

All are welcome

COURSE OFFERING:

Basic course to be held on Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 PM, January 3 through 31. Contact Melanie Keith, (518) 779-6004, melakeith@icloud.com. Cost is $10 per person, check payable to UNYAC. Mail completed form and check to Melanie Keith, 299 Edwards Rd, Wynantskill, NY 12198, no later than December 21. Please note that attendance is mandatory for all classes.

Form is attached here.

Local Church Events

Bake Sale and Vendor Sale, Saturday, Dec. 9, Schroon Lake Community Church

Schroon Lake Community Church will hold a bake sale and vendor sale on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 AM to 3 PM. You won't want to miss all the homemade goodies! Profits are for the Women's Society and our mission work. Included will also be a sale of homemade sewn items that will make great gifts! The Community Band will play in the afternoon. We will also have the Festival of Trees in our Narthex. Come join us! We are located at 1088 US Route 9 in Schroon Lake.

"Beartracks" in Concert, Saturday, Dec. 9, Peru Community Church

Peru Community Church will host 'Beartracks' in Concert, at 7 PM Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Peru Community Church Fellowship Center, 13 Elm St., Peru.

Tickets: $12 Advance; $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Come out and celebrate Christmas early with this local, Adirondack bluegrass band! Refreshments will be available. To view the flyer, click here. To visit their website, click here:

https://beartracksband.com/

Holiday Cookie Sale, Saturday, Dec. 9, Galway UMC

The Galway UMC will hold its 31st Annual Holiday Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 9. This is the oldest and only continuously held sale in the area. The church is located at the corner of Rte. 147 and CR45 in the Village of Galway. Sales will commence at 10 AM and continue until sold out. Come early for the best selection. Contact Sharyn Kalinkewicz at 518-928-0179 for information. Options are available for those who prefer to remain socially distant.

Children's Christmas Shopping ministry, Sunday, Dec. 10, Argyle UMC

This is the second year for this special ministry to children and their families. It will be held at the Argyle UMC, 12 Sheridan St., Argyle, from Noon to 3 PM. Click here to read the history of this ministry and the joy it brings to those involved.

Community Christmas Concert, Saturday, Dec. 16, Greenwich High School Auditorium

A Community Christmas Concert, "Racing City Chorus," will be held Saturday, Dec. 16,at 6:30 PM in the Greenwich High School Auditorium. General Admission $15; Student/Senior/Veteran $12. Proceeds will benefit local fire departments. Sponsored by the Easton, Centenary: Greenwich, North Cambridge Stump, South Cambridge & Eagle Bridge UMCs.

Christmas Eve Service, Sunday, Dec. 24, Easton UMC

A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held Sunday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 PM at the church, 12053 Rt 40, Easton. Service led by Pastor Melissa Weatherwax

Email eastonchurch126@gmail.com or visit eastonumc.org for Zoom info.

(New) Chair Yoga Class, beginning in January, Calvary UMC: Latham

Chair Yoga is great for Yoga Beginners, those with physical limitations, chronic conditions, those in recovery or recuperation and/or have age-related degeneration. Chair Yoga is an excellent option for any who may find traditional yoga difficult or uncomfortable, as it provides necessary support while still allowing participants to engage in various yoga poses. This adaptive approach ensures that everyone can enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga, regardless of their fitness level or mobility. Mary Francese will be starting a 60-minute weekly Chair Yoga class in January. Classes will be Monday at 4 PM in Calvary’s Chapel, and also on Zoom for $10/class. Mary is a certified yoga instructor and has been teaching classes at Calvary for more than 8 years. Please contact Mary at allene28@gmail.com or (518) 469-0431 if you have any questions or are interested in joining the Chair Yoga class. The church is located at 15 Ridge Place, Latham.

"Nia" dance, Mondays and Fridays, ongoing, Schroon Lake Community Church

Nia with Emily is a low impact dance designed for everybody regardless of age, health, or fitness level. Using a system of 52 moves designed to work every joint in your body, while delivering full-body conditioning, leaving you energized, mentally clear and emotionally balanced. Nia helps with balance, stability, weight loss, anxiety, stress, flexibility, joint health, cardiovascular health and so much more! It’s done barefoot to fun music. Mondays at 6 PM and Fridays at 10:30 AM. $10 per class; students 18 and younger, no charge. Classes are held at the Schroon Lake Community Church on the corner of US Route 9 and Leland Avenue. It’s a day by day class, you can come anytime. To view the flyer, click here.

Hidden Treasures By The Lake @ Lake George UMC

Gently used clothing thrift shop located inside First UMC: Lake George at 78 Montcalm St., Lake George. Children’s clothing $1 and Adult clothing $2. We are open Thursdays 8 AM to Noon, Fridays 9 AM to 1 PM and Saturdays 8 AM to Noon. Visit https://www.hiddentreasuresbythelake.org/ for more information

Christ Closet Thrift Shop, First Fridays and every Saturday, Argyle UMC

Fill a reasonably priced small, medium, or large bag at the church's thrift shop, 12 Sheridan St., Argyle. Clothes, shoes, toys, household items for the whole family. Open 2 PM to 5 PM the first Friday of every month, and each Saturday, 9 AM to Noon.

Everything Free Saturdays, Salem UMC, 29 West Broadway

Every Saturday: Everything Free Ministry is open 9 AM to 1 PM

For questions, contact Cindy Miller @ cindymmiller1@gmail.com

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. Please consider posting this flyer in your church: Click here

'Connect', 6:30 PM Fridays

Connect is a small group through the United Methodist Church, made up of young adults (18 to 35) who gather every Friday at 41 E Main St, Cambridge, NY 12816 at 6:30 pm 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.

You can contact Gracie Lynn Evergreen with questions, glb12592@gmail.com or (518) 932-3925. Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/connectgamenights/