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.
Cookies -N- Carols, Sunday, Jan. 14, First UMC of East Greenbush
“Cookies-N-Carols” will be presented at 2 PM Sunday, Jan. 14 in the Fellowship Hall of First UMC East Greenbush, 1 Gilligan Rd. Performers are from the church choir, Byrd in the Bush, and our Coffeehouse(s).
Story Telling Night, Wednesday, Jan. 17, First UMC of East Greenbush
Join us for our next Story Telling night on at 7 PM Wednesday, Jan. 17 at First UMC of East Greenbush, 1 Gilligan Rd. We have speaker Desi Biechman coming to tell us about how sobriety led him to Jesus Christ. He once was lost, but now he has been found. Desi has been sober for over 30 years. He is currently a licensed Minister through the Melchizedeks MC group and ministering to the motorcycle community. Everyone is welcome to come hear Desi’s story. There will be light refreshments available.
First UMC of East Greenbush's EcoTeam sponsors talk on funding available for Clean Energy Improvements, Sunday, Jan. 21, at the East Greenbush Community Library
First UMC of East Greenbush's EcoTeam is sponsoring a presentation on "Federal, State and Utility Savings Available for Clean Energy Improvements." The presentation will be given by Paul Fisk and will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, Jan. 21 in Room B at the East Greenbush Community Library. Paul Fisk is a trained Climate Reality Project presenter on the causes, effects, and solutions for the climate crisis. He retired from a career in local and state government, having held managerial positions in budgeting and information management. He currently focuses on publicizing the wide array of government and utility financial incentives available to households to save energy and money while reducing fossil fuel pollution. Tax credits and rebates to weatherize and electrify homes and vehicles, upgrade HVAC systems and appliances, install solar panels, and other options will be discussed. Clean energy improvements not only will save you money but will add to your comfort and provide you with a healthier home environment.
Thrift Shop, Pine Grove UMC, open monthly:
Next date: Saturday, Feb. 3
Pine Grove UMC's Thrift Shop, "Seconds to Go," will be open Feb. 3 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.
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 10 AM to 1 PM
Please refer to our website for more information: https://www.delmarmethodist.org/
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