Special Monthly Envelope March 2025

Special Monthly Envelope March 2025

Bethesda’s special monthly envelope for March supports LifeWorks Community Action.  Since 1965, Lifeworks has built a comprehensive network of programs and resources in Saratoga County to assist low-income families facing a variety of challenges, including health,...
Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5

Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5

The 1979 Book of Common Prayer instructs the officiant to say the following words each Ash Wednesday: Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to...
Special Monthly Envelope February 2025

Special Monthly Envelope February 2025

February’s Special Monthly Envelope supports the Franklin Community Center. Located in downtown Saratoga Springs but serving all of Saratoga County, the Franklin Community Center has been providing support to local individuals and families since 1983. All programs and...
Choral Concert – 9 February at 3pm

Choral Concert – 9 February at 3pm

Winter Spirits Come hear the Capital Region’s newest choral group: a small vocal chamber ensemble dedicated to the highest caliber performance of historic and majestic great works. After a successful premier this past summer, we are proud to offer “Winter Spirits.”...
Special Monthly Envelope January 2025

Special Monthly Envelope January 2025

The special monthly envelope for the month of January assists the church with the cost of fuel during the winter months. We are grateful for your assistance and generosity.
Bethesda Book Club – 13 February at 5:30pm

Bethesda Book Club – 13 February at 5:30pm

The Bethesda Book Club (BBC) meets 13 February at 5.30pm to discuss the novel, People of the Book, by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Geraldine Brooks. To participate or for more information, contact: office@bethesdachurch.org
Annual Meeting 2025 – 9 February

Annual Meeting 2025 – 9 February

Bethesda’s annual parish meeting will be held on Sunday, 9 February. The meeting will take place following the Sung Eucharist.
Greening of the Church – 22 December 9am

Greening of the Church – 22 December 9am

Please join us on Saturday, 14 December, at 9am to begin our Christmas preparations. We’ll need help hanging wreaths and garland, putting up the candle sticks, and tidying the church. Please bring work clothes and gloves.
Christmas at Bethesda

Christmas at Bethesda

Our Christmas Eve services are: 4pm Sung Eucharist – with congregational carols. 10pm Blessing of the Crib, Procession & Sung Eucharist – with traditional carols, and music for choir and strings. On Christmas Day, and on 29 December, there will be one Communion...