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SUMMARY:Old Testament Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Old Testament Bible Study\, led by Dr. Blaine Edele\, begins at 9:20 am.  All welcome and no registration required.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/old-testament-bible-study-25/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Parish Life,Classes,Newcomers
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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-88/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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CREATED:20231027T005825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T005825Z
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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-93/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T095000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T005859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T005859Z
UID:12958-1699780800-1699782600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Old Testament Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Old Testament Bible Study\, led by Dr. Blaine Edele\, begins at 9:20 am.  All welcome and no registration required.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/old-testament-bible-study-26/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Parish Life,Classes,Newcomers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T005929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T215643Z
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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-89/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T080000
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CREATED:20231027T010431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T010431Z
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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-94/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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CREATED:20231027T010508Z
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UID:12964-1700385600-1700387400@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Old Testament Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Old Testament Bible Study\, led by Dr. Blaine Edele\, begins at 9:20 am.  All welcome and no registration required.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/old-testament-bible-study-27/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Parish Life,Classes,Newcomers
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CREATED:20231027T010539Z
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UID:12965-1700388000-1700388000@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-90/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T010633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T010633Z
UID:12969-1700985600-1700985600@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-95/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231126T100000
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CREATED:20231027T010721Z
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UID:12971-1700992800-1700992800@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-91/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231116T193818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T193818Z
UID:13087-1701367200-1701378000@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Victorian Stroll Open House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/victorian-stroll-open-house/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Volunteer Opportunities,Parish Life,Social Events,Children & Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
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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 64:1-9\n1 Corinthians 1:3-9\nMark 13:24-37\nPsalm 80:1-7\, 16-18\n\nWorship Services for the First Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am – Litany in Procession & Sung Eucharist \nAbout the image\n \n“The Archangel Gabriel” by Masolino da Panicale – circa 1430 from the National Gallery of Art. \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-first-sunday-in-advent-2/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T022341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T022803Z
UID:12997-1701590400-1701590400@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 First Sunday in Advent \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-96/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T095000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231130T021342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T021342Z
UID:13120-1701595200-1701597000@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Old Testament Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Old Testament Bible Study\, led by Dr. Blaine Edele\, begins at 9:20 am.  All welcome and no registration required.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/old-testament-bible-study-28/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Parish Life,Classes,Newcomers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T022509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T182803Z
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SUMMARY:Litany in Procession & Sung Eucharist
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/litany-in-procession-sung-eucharist/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T121000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T030856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T215558Z
UID:13033-1701951000-1701951000@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-15/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Parish Life,Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T010957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T010957Z
UID:12975-1702112400-1702123200@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Church Decorating for Advent / Christmas
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/church-decorating-for-advent-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Giving,Parish Life,Newcomers,Volunteer Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T014652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T031248Z
UID:12978-1702166400-1702252799@bethesdachurch.org
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 40:1-11\n2 Peter 3:8-15a\nMark 1:1-8\nPsalm 85:1-2\, 8-13\n\nWorship Services for the Second Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am \nAbout the image\n \n“The Annunciation” by Fra Filippo Lippi circa 1435-1440 from The National Gallery\, London \nResources \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-second-sunday-in-advent-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T023248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T023248Z
UID:13006-1702195200-1702195200@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-97/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T092000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T095000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231130T021440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T021440Z
UID:13122-1702200000-1702201800@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Old Testament Bible Study
DESCRIPTION:Old Testament Bible Study\, led by Dr. Blaine Edele\, begins at 9:20 am.  All welcome and no registration required.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/old-testament-bible-study-29/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Parish Life,Classes,Newcomers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T023141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T174037Z
UID:13007-1702202400-1702202400@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 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-92/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T121000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T030934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T215633Z
UID:13035-1702555800-1702555800@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-16/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Parish Life,Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231218
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T014828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T024150Z
UID:12979-1702771200-1702857599@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 61:1-4\, 8-11\n1 Thessalonians 5:16-24\nJohn 1:6-8\,19-28\nPsalm 126\n\nWorship Services for the Third Sunday in Advent\n \nSunday 8am\, Sunday 10am – A Service of Lessons & Carols for Advent \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 \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-third-sunday-in-advent-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T080000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T023422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184252Z
UID:13010-1702800000-1702800000@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\nService Bulletin \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-eucharist-rite-i-98/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T023937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T184356Z
UID:13014-1702807200-1702807200@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Lessons and 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 Third Sunday in Advent \nResources\nService Bulletin \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/lessons-and-carols-for-advent/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231116T211226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T211451Z
UID:13094-1702825200-1702825200@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Advent Recital
DESCRIPTION:A program of arias\, art songs\, and piano works performed by Carla Fisk\, soprano\, Derek Stannard\, tenor\, and Karen Becker\, pianist.
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/advent-recital/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Parish Life,Concerts & Recitals,Social Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T121000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T031025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T215702Z
UID:13037-1703160600-1703160600@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-17/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Parish Life,Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231225
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T015646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T025921Z
UID:12980-1703376000-1703462399@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Eve and 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\n2 Samuel 7:1-11\, 16\nRomans 16:25-27\nLuke 1:26-38\nPsalm 89:1-4\, 19-26https://bethesdachurch.org/event/christmas-eve-eucharist-and-carols-2/\n\nWorship Services for the Fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas Eve\n \nSunday 9am – Holy Communion (said)\, Sung Eucharist 4pm\, Procession and Sung Eucharist 10pm \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 \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via Paypal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/the-fourth-sunday-in-advent-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Worship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231224T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T024638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T191547Z
UID:13017-1703408400-1703408400@bethesdachurch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Communion (Said)
DESCRIPTION:Resources \nService Bulletin\n1979 Book of Common Prayer\nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or a Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/holy-communion-said-12/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Newcomers,Parish Life,Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065835
CREATED:20231027T025223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T191738Z
UID:13022-1703433600-1703433600@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. \nResources\nService Bulletin \nParking and Accessibility\nGive via PayPal or Credit Card
URL:https://bethesdachurch.org/event/christmas-eve-eucharist-and-carols-2/
LOCATION:Bethesda Episcopal Church\, 26 Washington St.\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Worship,The Eucharist (Mass)
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