Giving

The Vestry of Bethesda endorses the Scriptural concept of a Tithe and asks that parishioners endeavor to give back to God a portion of their income as a means of expressing gratitude to God and furthering His work among us, the community and the world.

 

Annual Campaign

“Blessed to Be a Blessing” theme for our Annual Campaign From the start of the creation story of Genesis through the Gospels’ story of Jesus, we are reminded that God has blessed us. His initiative is always to bless, and that blessing is never earned by us, but freely given by God. Let us take …

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Memorials

Flowers It is a tradition to remember a loved one near the anniversary of his or her death with flowers placed on the altar at Bethesda. Flowers may be placed on the altar at any time except during Lent and Advent Sundays. These memorials may be arranged by calling Katrina Keech at the parish office …

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Wills & Society

For those who wish to leave a gift in their will to the Church, Bethesda contracts with the Trust Department of the Adirondack Trust Company. If you would like to leave a gift in your will to Bethesda, please contact the office at (518) 584-5980.

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Thomas T. Parke Music Fund

The Rev. Canon Thomas T. Parke was Rector of Bethesda Episcopal Church from Epiphany 1968 through Epiphany, 2012.  In recognition of the music program he helped build, a fund was established in his name to help further the musical growth of the Schola Cantorum, Treble Choir, Concert Series and other music in the church. Donations …

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