Thursday Communion Service in Lent at 12:05pm

Thursday Communion Service in Lent at 12:05pm

Beginning 23 February and throughout the season of Lent, there will be a celebration of Holy Communion on Thursdays at 12.05pm. All welcome. About the image: Jesus enters Jerusalem, relief in stone, west facade, Orvieto Cathedral, Italy (c. 1310-31)
West Church Lot being used for Construction

West Church Lot being used for Construction

Bethesda has entered into an agreement with Bonacio Construction Company to lease our lot adjacent to the church for 10 months with a possible extension for additional time.  The construction company reached out to the church since additional staging space is needed...
Bible Study – Sundays at 9:20 am

Bible Study – Sundays at 9:20 am

Study of the Old Testament, led by Dr. Blaine Edele continues each Sunday at 9:20 am until Palm Sunday.  All are welcome, no registration required. About the image: Giovanni Battista Gaulli, “Triumph of the Name of Jesus” circa 1672-1679. Ceiling fresco in...
Lent Course: History of Christianity – 9, 16 and 23 March

Lent Course: History of Christianity – 9, 16 and 23 March

This year’s Lent study examines the emergence and global spread of Christianity from the first followers of Jesus Christ to the present day. The course will meet for three consecutive Thursdays in March: 9th, 16th and 23rd from 4pm to 5pm. Please register in advance...
Response to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Response to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

On Monday 6 February, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria killed over 40,000 people and caused widespread damage across the region. If you wish to make a monetary donation in support of those impacted by this disaster, please go to the Episcopal Relief...
Ash Wednesday Services 22 February

Lent Begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22

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 for February 2023

Special Monthly Envelope for February 2023

Contributions to Bethesda’s Special Monthly Envelope in February will support the work of the Franklin Community Center. Located in downtown Saratoga Springs but serving all of Saratoga County, the Franklin Community Center has been providing necessities and essential...
Loaves and Fishes Ministry

Loaves and Fishes Ministry

Loaves and Fishes is a feeding ministry based in the parish hall of the St. Francis Mission (Episcopal) Church in the Arbor Hill area of Albany. The ministry offers a hot, healthy meal every Saturday to people from this underserved neighborhood. The Mission is looking...
Cathedral in Bloom

Cathedral in Bloom

Join others from around the diocese on January 13 – 15 at The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany. Enjoy the glory of the architecture of The Cathedral of All Saints in Albany combined with the talents of the some of the Capital Region’s and northeast’s...