May 26, 2022
In 1908, Katrina Trask, a parishioner of Bethesda Church, and Mary Fuller of St. Paul’s Episcopal in Troy, founded Wiawaka Center on Lake George. This residential retreat center was originally part of the Girls’ Friendly Society, an organization affiliated with...
May 26, 2022
Work continues, with most of the activity taking place on the eastern side of the church. More roof panels, ridge caps, flashing and gutters are being installed and trim work is being painted as well. One item of particular interest is the exposure of granite that had...
May 26, 2022
We return to administrating Holy Communion in both kinds (bread and wine) at services beginning June 12, Trinity Sunday. This means that, if you wish, you may also receive from the chalice at the Eucharist. However, this is entirely optional, and you should feel...
May 5, 2022
Legs Misérables is open to anyone interested in a leisurely walk and lively fellowship with fellow parishioners, friends and family. Please register with the church office by phone or email if you want to go on one or more of these walks. If you are registered, we can...
May 1, 2022
Donations from the Monthly Envelope in May will be directed to the Beaver Cross Camp Scholarship Fund. Beaver Cross, our diocesan camp inGreenwich, NY, seeks to make its summer programs available to every eligible child who wishes to participate in its activities,...
April 9, 2022
Dear Friends of Bethesda, Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 10. The week will be filled with ever-increasing drama, as scripture, music, silence, and prayer draw us deeper into the mystery of Christ’s passion. The week culminates in a time of great rejoicing...
April 5, 2022
After two weeks of delay due to the unsettled spring weather, replacement of the church roof began on April 4 starting with the southwest section of the church. From the church interior, this would be the area from the side altar to the right side of the high altar....
April 5, 2022
April’s special monthly envelope is for the Clergy Discretionary Fund (CDF) at Bethesda. As the parish has been open and more visible in recent months, we have increasingly seen situations where assistance is needed. The CDF gives the priest-in-charge a pool of funds...
March 24, 2022
The roof replacement project continues. The sequence of work for each roof section is removal of the old roof shingles, inspection and repair of the roof deck, repair of trim work and installation of the new roof. Since there may be some debris inside the church...
March 24, 2022
We recently have reworked the prayers in order to include a point where we can pray by name for those who are sick, recently departed, celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries. etc., and to remember troubled places in the world. If there is someone you would like...
