Bethesda Episcopal Church

Excelsior Vocal Ensemble
2025-07-19 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Excelsior Vocal Ensemble presents Celestial England on Saturday 19 July at 3pm. Returning to Bethesda in July, Excelsior travels the scope of English Choral Music from across the centuries. Herbert Howells stirring Requiem and William Byrd’s Mass for Five Voices are contrasted with the powerful Five Spirituals from A Child of Our Time and selections from Gustav Holst’s Choral Folk Songs. With guest organist, Derek Stannard, don’t miss this performance in a beautiful space. Tickets $25, general seating at door.

Church Cleanup
2025-10-04 09:00 - 11:00
Calling all volunteers to assist with tidying and cleaning the church on Saturday morning, 4 October, from 9-11am. Thank you for your help!

Holy Communion (Said)
2025-10-16 12:10, 2025-10-23 12:10, 2025-10-30 12:10, 2025-11-06 12:10, 2025-11-13 12:10, 2025-11-20 12:10, 2025-12-04 12:10, 2025-12-11 12:10 and 8 more dates
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1979 Book of Common Prayer
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Study of "Mere Christianity"
2025-10-19 09:00, 2025-11-16 09:00, 2025-12-21 09:00, 2026-01-11 09:00
From scholarly literature to children’s fantasy, C. S. Lewis is one of the most profound authors of the last century. His classic work, Mere Christianity explores the great questions of life from a Christian perspective and is valued by people of all traditions. Jon Kimmel leads our study of this rich text. Join us on the following Sundays at 9am: Oct 19th, Nov 16th, Dec 21st and Jan 18th. To register, please contact the church office.

Musicians of Ma'alwyck - The Merry Musical Family
2025-10-24 19:30
Musicians of Ma’alwyck return to Bethesda on Friday 24 October to present a programme of chamber works by 17th and 18th century Dutch composers. For more information about their upcoming season and to purchase tickets, please visit their website.

Excelsior Vocal Ensemble - Liebeslieder
2025-10-26 15:00
Music by Brahms, Britten, Reger and Mahler.

Open House Victorian Streetwalk
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:30

Church Decorating for Advent / Christmas
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00

Annual Meeting 2026
2026-02-01 11:00 - 12:45
Bethesda’s Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, 1st February following the 10am service.

Study of "Mere Christianity"
2026-02-15 09:00
From scholarly literature to children’s fantasy, C. S. Lewis is one of the most profound authors of the last century. His classic work, Mere Christianity explores the great questions of life from a Christian perspective and is valued by people of all traditions. Jon Kimmel leads our study of this rich text.

Excelsior Vocal Ensemble - Dido
2026-02-20 19:00
A semi-staged presentation of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and John Blow’s Ode on the Death of Henry Purcell

Stations of the Cross
2026-03-10 19:00
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we welcome you to Bethesda Episcopal Church.

Join us this evening for Stations of the Cross — a service of scripture readings, silence and prayers which prepares us to receive Christ Crucified into our hearts.
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A portion of Christ Falling on the Way to Calvary (c. 1516), Rafael (1483-1520)
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