Church Building Update – Early November

Church Building Update – Early November

The roofing project is drawing to a close with the completion of dormer woodwork (which required the interior scaffolding) on Friday, November 4th. Rotted sills and some of the window trim have been replaced and painted. The final phase is installation of the...
Special Monthly Envelope for November 2022

Special Monthly Envelope for November 2022

Our special monthly envelope for November supports the work of Saratoga County Children’s Committee Empty Stocking Project. The Empty Stocking Project is the largest and most widely recognized program of the Saratoga County Children’s Committee. There are hundreds of...
October 2022 News

October 2022 News

 7 October 2022 Dear Friends of Bethesda Church, I hope this finds you happy and healthy as we adjust to autumn weather. I am writing with a brief update regarding building work and parish events at Bethesda in the coming weeks. Let there be heat! On Tuesday, the...
Building Update – Early October 2022

Building Update – Early October 2022

New slate on the bell tower roof was installed during the last few weeks of September; work continues on the clerestory windows and improvements to the fire escape. 
Special Monthly Envelope for October 2022

Special Monthly Envelope for October 2022

Our special monthly envelope for October supports the work of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that helps people build, repair and improve homes and neighborhoods, particularly in urban areas, by working with communities to...
The Importance of Friendship in a Season of Loss – October 20th

The Importance of Friendship in a Season of Loss – October 20th

On Thursday, 20th October, at 1pm, Bethesda welcomes the Reverend Dr Victor Austin for a 30-minute talk on the topic of bereavement and loss. Fr Austin writes: In the midst of loss and its aftermath, God calls us to return to the central gift he has for us: the gift...
October 2022 News

September 2022 News

September 2022 Dear Friends of Bethesda Church, The month of September has traditionally been a time of ‘returning’.  Families return from vacation to work and home routines; young people return to school and college; and for some of us, we return to church. If you’ve...
Clerestory Window Update September 2022

Clerestory Window Update September 2022

J & R Lamb Studios has done an outstanding job with the restoration of the clerestory windows.  The windows were removed from the dormers last month and taken back to their workshop. Restoration of the remaining windows should be completed in late September.  We...
Choral Services begin 2 October 2022

Choral Services begin 2 October 2022

Choral services resume on Sunday 2 October, when the parish will observe the Feast of the Dedication.  Interested in joining the Choir? The choir needs additional singers for the coming season.  If you are interested, please speak to the choir director for more...
Outdoor Workday – September 10, 9am – 11am

Outdoor Workday – September 10, 9am – 11am

Volunteers are needed on Saturday 10 September, from 9:00-11:00 for weeding and clearing of brush around the church.  This is in preparation for the installation of the clerestory windows, and replacement of the fire stairs and bell tower roof.  If possible, bring a...