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SUMMARY:Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-38/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T080000
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SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-40/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
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SUMMARY:Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-39/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20220901T233436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T233436Z
UID:11595-1668326400-1668326400@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-41/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20220901T233514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T012224Z
UID:11596-1668333600-1668333600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-40/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20220901T233600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T233600Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-42/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20220901T233624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T200458Z
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SUMMARY:Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-41/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221126T120000
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CREATED:20221121T010944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T015501Z
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SUMMARY:Church Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:This will be an opportunity to give the church a more thorough cleaning after the recent dormer and clerestory window work. If you have any time to spare\, feel free to drop in and lend a hand.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/church-cleanup/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities,Parish Life
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20230118T195643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T015542Z
UID:11749-1669507200-1669593599@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:The First Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:Advent is the first season of the church year\, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord’s nativity (the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas)\, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.” \nDuring Advent\, we traditionally light special Advent candles\, as symbols of our preparation for Christ’s coming. Every Sunday\, we light one of four candles\, each symbolizing one of the Sundays in Advent. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas Eve. \nThe candles come in three colors: purple\, pink and white. The purple candles symbolize repentance. The pink candle symbolizes joy. The central candle is called the Christ candle and is not lit until Christmas day. \n\nThe First Candle (The Candle of Prophecy/Hope) – The first candle is sometimes called the candle of prophecy because it symbolizes the promises the prophets delivered as messages from God; promises that foretold Christ’s birth. Others consider the candle to be a symbol of the hope we have in Christ and so it is called the Hope candle.\nThe Second Candle (The Candle of the Way) – The second candle shows that Christ is the Way. Christians are lost in sin and Christ is the Light sent into the world to show them the way out of darkness.\nThe Third Candle (The Candle of Joy) – The third (pink) candle indicates that the only lasting Joy to be found in life on earth is through Christ. All other joy is fleeting and does not last.\nThe Fourth Candle (The Candle of Peace) – The fourth candle reminds that Jesus comes to bring Peace to both the world and to people’s hearts. Without Christ\, there is no peace in this world.\nThe Fifth Candle (The Christ Candle or Christmas Candle) – The fifth candle represents Christ himself who is born to save people from their sins. It is a celebration of the fulfillment of prophecy as represented in Christ’s birth and the hope for the final fulfillment when Christ comes again and all Christians join him.\n\nCollect \nAlmighty God\, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness\, and put on the armor of light\, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day\, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead\, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. Amen. \nAppointed Readings \n\nIsaiah 2:1-5\nRomans 13:11-14\nMatthew 24:36-44\nPsalm 122\n\nWorship Services for the First Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am \nAbout the image\n \n“The Archangel Gabriel” by Masolino da Panicale – circa 1430 from the National Gallery of Art. \nResources \nService Bulletin for today’s 10am Eucharist\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-first-sunday-in-advent/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T200042Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the First Sunday in Advent \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-43/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T200116Z
UID:11751-1669543200-1669543200@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the First Sunday in Advent \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-42/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221121T014040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T014040Z
UID:11816-1669896300-1669897800@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nCOVID Guidelines\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-2/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass),Newcomers,Parish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221205
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20230118T200837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T015810Z
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SUMMARY:The Second Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:Advent is the first season of the church year\, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord’s nativity (the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas)\, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.” \nDuring Advent\, we traditionally light special Advent candles\, as symbols of our preparation for Christ’s coming. Every Sunday\, we light one of four candles\, each symbolizing one of the Sundays in Advent. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas Eve. \nThe candles come in three colors: purple\, pink and white. The purple candles symbolize repentance. The pink candle symbolizes joy. The central candle is called the Christ candle and is not lit until Christmas day. \n\nThe First Candle (The Candle of Prophecy/Hope) – The first candle is sometimes called the candle of prophecy because it symbolizes the promises the prophets delivered as messages from God; promises that foretold Christ’s birth. Others consider the candle to be a symbol of the hope we have in Christ and so it is called the Hope candle.\nThe Second Candle (The Candle of the Way) – The second candle shows that Christ is the Way. Christians are lost in sin and Christ is the Light sent into the world to show them the way out of darkness.\nThe Third Candle (The Candle of Joy) – The third (pink) candle indicates that the only lasting Joy to be found in life on earth is through Christ. All other joy is fleeting and does not last.\nThe Fourth Candle (The Candle of Peace) – The fourth candle reminds that Jesus comes to bring Peace to both the world and to people’s hearts. Without Christ\, there is no peace in this world.\nThe Fifth Candle (The Christ Candle or Christmas Candle) – The fifth candle represents Christ himself who is born to save people from their sins. It is a celebration of the fulfillment of prophecy as represented in Christ’s birth and the hope for the final fulfillment when Christ comes again and all Christians join him.\n\nCollect \nMerciful God\, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins\, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. Amen. \nAppointed Readings \n\nIsaiah 11:1-10\nRomans 15:4-13\nMatthew 3:1-12\nPsalm 72:1-7\, 18-19\n\nWorship Services for the Second Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am – A Service of Lessons & Carols for Advent \nAbout the image\n \n“The Annunciation” by Fra Filippo Lippi circa 1435-1440 from The National Gallery\, London \nResources \nService Bulletin for today’s 10am Eucharist\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-second-sunday-in-advent/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T201315Z
UID:11755-1670140800-1670140800@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Second Sunday in Advent \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-44/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T201348Z
UID:11756-1670148000-1670148000@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:A Service of Lessons & Carols for Advent
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Second Sunday in Advent \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-43/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221121T014209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T014209Z
UID:11818-1670501100-1670502600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nCOVID Guidelines\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-3/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass),Newcomers,Parish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20220817T170746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T220705Z
UID:11521-1670518800-1670522400@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Book Club discusses Cathedral by Ben Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Bethesda Book Club will discuss the novel\, Cathedral\, by British film director and author\, Ben Hopkins.  This epic tale tells the personal stories of the colorful characters involved in the construction an imagined cathedral in 13th-century Germany.  We will meet Thursday\, 8 December from 7-8pm.  You can purchase the book online or from your local independent bookstore.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/bethesda-book-club-discusses-cathedral-by-ben-hopkins/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Parish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221121T004735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T004735Z
UID:11799-1670662800-1670673600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Church Decorating for Advent / Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/church-decorating-for-advent-christmas/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Volunteer Opportunities,Giving,Parish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221212
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20230118T202042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T015905Z
UID:11761-1670716800-1670803199@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:The Third Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:Advent is the first season of the church year\, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord’s nativity (the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas)\, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.” \nDuring Advent\, we traditionally light special Advent candles\, as symbols of our preparation for Christ’s coming. Every Sunday\, we light one of four candles\, each symbolizing one of the Sundays in Advent. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas Eve. \nThe candles come in three colors: purple\, pink and white. The purple candles symbolize repentance. The pink candle symbolizes joy. The central candle is called the Christ candle and is not lit until Christmas day. \n\nThe First Candle (The Candle of Prophecy/Hope) – The first candle is sometimes called the candle of prophecy because it symbolizes the promises the prophets delivered as messages from God; promises that foretold Christ’s birth. Others consider the candle to be a symbol of the hope we have in Christ and so it is called the Hope candle.\nThe Second Candle (The Candle of the Way) – The second candle shows that Christ is the Way. Christians are lost in sin and Christ is the Light sent into the world to show them the way out of darkness.\nThe Third Candle (The Candle of Joy) – The third (pink) candle indicates that the only lasting Joy to be found in life on earth is through Christ. All other joy is fleeting and does not last.\nThe Fourth Candle (The Candle of Peace) – The fourth candle reminds that Jesus comes to bring Peace to both the world and to people’s hearts. Without Christ\, there is no peace in this world.\nThe Fifth Candle (The Christ Candle or Christmas Candle) – The fifth candle represents Christ himself who is born to save people from their sins. It is a celebration of the fulfillment of prophecy as represented in Christ’s birth and the hope for the final fulfillment when Christ comes again and all Christians join him.\n\nCollect \nStir up your power\, O Lord\, and with great might come among us; and\, because we are sorely hindered by our sins\, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord\, to whom\, with you and the Holy Spirit\, be honor and glory\, now and for ever. Amen. \nAppointed Readings \n\nIsaiah 35:1-10\nJames 5:7-10\nMatthew 11:2-11\nPsalm 146:4-9\n\nWorship Services for the Third Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am \nAbout the image\n“Triumph of the Name of Jesus” by Giovanni Battista Gaulli circa 1672-1679.\nCeiling fresco in the nave of the Church of the Gesù in Rome with stucco figures. \nResources \nService Bulletin for today’s 10am Eucharist\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-third-sunday-in-advent/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T202530Z
UID:11762-1670745600-1670745600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Third Sunday in Advent \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-45/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T202509Z
UID:11763-1670752800-1670752800@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Sung Eucharist (Rite I) and Sermon
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Third Sunday in Advent \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-44/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221121T014241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T014241Z
UID:11819-1671105900-1671107400@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nCOVID Guidelines\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-4/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass),Newcomers,Parish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221121T010011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T011338Z
UID:11801-1671269400-1671276600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/christmas-pageant-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Children & Youth,Newcomers,Volunteer Opportunities,Parish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20230118T203457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T020055Z
UID:11767-1671321600-1671407999@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:The Fourth Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:Advent is the first season of the church year\, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord’s nativity (the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas)\, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.” \nDuring Advent\, we traditionally light special Advent candles\, as symbols of our preparation for Christ’s coming. Every Sunday\, we light one of four candles\, each symbolizing one of the Sundays in Advent. The fifth candle is lit on Christmas Eve. \nThe candles come in three colors: purple\, pink and white. The purple candles symbolize repentance. The pink candle symbolizes joy. The central candle is called the Christ candle and is not lit until Christmas day. \n\nThe First Candle (The Candle of Prophecy/Hope) – The first candle is sometimes called the candle of prophecy because it symbolizes the promises the prophets delivered as messages from God; promises that foretold Christ’s birth. Others consider the candle to be a symbol of the hope we have in Christ and so it is called the Hope candle.\nThe Second Candle (The Candle of the Way) – The second candle shows that Christ is the Way. Christians are lost in sin and Christ is the Light sent into the world to show them the way out of darkness.\nThe Third Candle (The Candle of Joy) – The third (pink) candle indicates that the only lasting Joy to be found in life on earth is through Christ. All other joy is fleeting and does not last.\nThe Fourth Candle (The Candle of Peace) – The fourth candle reminds that Jesus comes to bring Peace to both the world and to people’s hearts. Without Christ\, there is no peace in this world.\nThe Fifth Candle (The Christ Candle or Christmas Candle) – The fifth candle represents Christ himself who is born to save people from their sins. It is a celebration of the fulfillment of prophecy as represented in Christ’s birth and the hope for the final fulfillment when Christ comes again and all Christians join him.\n\nCollect \nPurify our conscience\, Almighty God\, by your daily visitation\, that your Son Jesus Christ\, at his coming\, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you\, in the unity of the Holy Spirit\, one God\, now and for ever. Amen. \nAppointed Readings \n\nIsaiah 7:10-16\nRomans 1:1-7\nMatthew 1:18-25\nPsalm 80:1-7\, 16-18\n\nWorship Services for the Fourth Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am – Christmas Pageant\, Carols and Communion \nAbout the image\nThe Birth of Christ\, Holy Family\, Trinitas Terrestris.\nTapestry from circa 1500-1525\, possibly woven in Brussels. Image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program. \nResources \nService Bulletin for today’s 10am Eucharist\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-fourth-sunday-in-advent/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T203558Z
UID:11769-1671350400-1671350400@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Eucharist (Rite I)
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis said service of Holy Eucharist occurs most Sundays at 8am. It is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, a short sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Fourth Sunday in Advent \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-46/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221218T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T174813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T203616Z
UID:11770-1671357600-1671357600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Pageant\, Carols and Communion
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about the Fourth Sunday in Advent \nResources \nService Bulletin\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/sung-eucharist-rite-i-and-sermon-45/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T120500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221121T014323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T014323Z
UID:11822-1671710700-1671712200@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nCOVID Guidelines\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-5/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass),Newcomers,Parish Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20230118T205253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T020321Z
UID:11779-1671840000-1671926399@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Christmas (in old English\, Cristes maesse) is celebrated on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25\, commemorating the Incarnation of the Word of God in the birth of Jesus Christ; it is also called The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. \nChristmas Day is one of the seven principal feasts. The Christmas season lasts twelve days\, from Christmas Day until Jan. 5\, the day before the Epiphany. The season includes Christmas Day\, the First Sunday after Christmas Day\, the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ\, and may include the Second Sunday after Christmas Day. In many parishes\, the main liturgical celebrations of Christmas take place on Christmas Eve. \nCollect \nAlmighty God\, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him\, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we\, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace\, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ\, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory\, now and for ever. Amen. \nAppointed Readings \n\nIsaiah 9:2-7\nTitus 2:11-14\nLuke 2:1-14(15-20)\nPsalm 96\n\nWorship Services for Christmas Eve\n \nChristmas Eve – Eucharist and Carols 4pm\, Christmas Eve – Sung Eucharist of the Nativity 10pm \nAbout the image\n“The Nativity with the Prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel” by Duccio di Buoninsegna circa 1482 – 1485.\nFrom the National Gallery of Art.\n \nResources \nService Bulletin for today’s 4pm Eucharist\nService Bulletin for today’s 10pm Eucharist \nChristmas Commemorations\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/christmas-eve/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T175446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T210222Z
UID:11775-1671897600-1671901200@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Eucharist and Carols
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about Christmas Eve \nResources \nService Bulletin\nChristmas Commemorations\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/christmas-eve-eucharist-and-carols/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221224T230000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20221116T175542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T210315Z
UID:11777-1671919200-1671922800@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Sung Eucharist of the Nativity
DESCRIPTION:In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ\, welcome! \nThis sung Eucharist is a Rite I service\, meaning that it uses the more traditional language of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. This service includes lessons\, prayers\, congregational singing\, a sermon\, and Holy Communion. All baptized Christians are welcome to make their communion in The Episcopal Church. \nIf you aren’t yet baptized but are considering it\, let us know! Contact us and we’ll be happy to talk about it. \nRead more about Christmas Eve \nResources \nService Bulletin\nChristmas Commemorations\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/christmas-eve-sung-eucharist-of-the-nativity/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:The Eucharist (Mass),Worship
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