Events, Sales and Suppers

Speaker Victoria Treadwell, Miss New York for America Strong, special service sponsored by STAHL: Stigma Takes Away Hope and Life, tomorrow, Sunday, July 27, Jonesville UMC

Please join us for this special service at 9:30 AM tomorrow, Sunday, July 27 at the Jonesville UMC, 963 Main St., Clifton Park, featuring speaker Victoria Treadwell, who is Miss New York for America Strong. She will share her recovery sermon, reminding us that we are not defined by our struggles but by our strength. It will also feature John Dillon, singer/songwriter/musician. STAHL stands for: Stigma Takes Away Hope and Life. It is our recovery support program for those suffering from addiction to substances, and it is our support for people who don’t suffer addiction to gain an understanding of it so we respond in a better way than the current stigma with which society customarily responds to our brothers and sisters suffering from this disease. To view the flyer, click here.

Music Coffee House, Saturday, Aug. 2, Middle Grove UMC

Please join us for a Music Coffee House from 5 PM to 9 PM on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Middle Grove UMC, 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove. Pulled pork sliders, hot dogs and beverages from 5 PM to 6 PM, and music from 6 PM to 9 PM with intermission featuring baked goods served by Bob Wilson. Acoustic Covers (i.e. Van Morrison, Stevie Nicks) Mary Lamb - Guitar (i.e. Old Country) Out of Reach Band (i.e. Classic Rock Covers) By donation only. For more information, send an email to the church at MGUMC429@gmail.com

Dance for Parkinson's, Saturdays August 2, 9, 16 and 23, Center Brunswick UMC, Troy

Join us for a four-week dance class series, "Dance for Parkinson's, led by Kevin, a certified instructor from Dance Fire Studios. These fun, supportive sessions will be held in our ADA-accessible Fellowship Hall and include seated and modified dance moves — perfect for boosting balance, strength, and confidence at any ability level.

Class Dates: Saturdays, August 2, 9, 16, and 23. Open to everyone— not just those with Parkinson’s! Location: Center Brunswick UMC

990 Hoosick Rd., Troy. Let’s dance toward wellness—together!

Sign up by Aug. 1 here:

https://forms.office.com/r/a4hsZRjLr4

Links to other information:

- https://www.cdparkinsons.org/

- https://cdciweb.com/

For more information send an email to Secretary@centerbrunswickumc.org

With special thanks for a grant of $800 from the Troy Savings Bank Foundation to completely cover the dance instructor's cost of the initial four classes!

Summer Bazaar, Saturday, Aug. 9, Lake Luzerne UMC

Please join us for our 57th Annual Summer Bazaar from 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Lake Luzerne UMC, 24 Main St., Lake Luzerne. It will feature Moby Dick's Fish Fry, a local band playing from 10 AM to 2 PM, a bake/food table, crafts, a "Kids' Karneval" with games and giveaways and special guests, and we will be selling tickets to the chicken BBQ that will take place at our Sept. 13 event. There will also be giveaways for adults. More information can be found on our social media accounts, especially our Facebook events page: Click here. 

Summer Concert Series concludes, Saturday, Aug. 16, Essex Community Church

Join us for our next concert at 7 PM Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Essex Community Church, 274 Route 22 (corner of 2306 Main St. and Route 22) Essex. Featured is "Serenata: Trios for Flute, Viola and Guitar." Suggested donation: $15. For more information, visit our website. Click here

Churchmouse Vendor Fair, Saturday, Sept. 13, Lake Luzerne UMC

Please join us for our 4th Annual Churchmouse Vendor Fair from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Lake Luzerne UMC, 24 Main St., Lake Luzerne. Our food vendor that day will be Lick'In Chicken BBQ. Tickets for the BBQ are on sale now through Sept. 1 for $22/ticket by contacting Donna Maione @ lakeluzerneumc@gmail.com or call her @ (518) 696-7192. Cash or a check made out to: Lake Luzerne UMC. There will be a limited number of tickets available the day of, but they will be $25/ticket, and only cash will be accepted. There will be local artist vendors and we will have a booth as well. The same local band that is playing at our Summer Bazaar on Aug. 9 is returning for a repeat performance from 10 AM to 2 PM. More information can be found on our social media accounts, especially our Facebook events page: Click here. 



Save the Date! United Women in Faith District Fall Meeting, Saturday, Sept. 27, First UMC: East Greenbush

What do 285 full Health Kits, $500 to UMCOR, $500 to CAPTAIN CHS, $500 to Brooks-Howell missionary retirement home, and $243 to Jonesville Church, all have in common? The United Women in Faith Spring District meeting! This is awesome! 

All women are invited to the United Women in Faith District Fall Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 27 at First UMC of East Greenbush, 1 Gilligan Rd., East Greenbush. The program is "Understanding and Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers in New York State." Speakers are Kristina Flanders Morelli, NYS Director, Bureau of Refugee Services; NYS Office for New Americans (ONA) and USCRI - US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants. Registration begins at 9 AM. To view or download the flyer, click here.

UNY Conference United Women in Faith Annual Meeting, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18, Foothills Worship Center, Johnstown

The UNY Conference Annual United Women in Faith meeting will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and Oct. 18 at Foothills Worship Center, 305 Jansen Ave., Johnstown. Registration: $20. Forms will be available as the date draws nearer. Friday's event begins at 5:30 PM with a pizza party, followed by opening worship and leadership training. Saturday's event begins at 9 AM with a "Koffee" hour. Lunch will also be served. There will be a business meeting/election of officers, keynote speech by Pastor Corey Turnpenny of Church of the Wild, who will speak on Climate Justice. Click here to view Church of the Wild website. A block of rooms at a reduced rate will be reserved at the Holiday Inn and Microtel hotels in Johnstown. Click here for the flyer.

Explore the Splendors of Egypt With Dr. B.J. Norrix and Pastor Alicia Wood Oct 12-Oct. 22, 2026

This Educational Opportunities organized tour will explore

Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza, Alexandria (Oct. 12 – Oct. 22, 2026) which includes a four-day cruise on the Nile River through the Valley of the Kings and Queens and conclude with an overnight at the St. Catherines Monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. All inclusive (air travel, hotels, tour bus, entrance fees, two meals a day, etc.) $5,196 from Syracuse, Rochester, or Buffalo or $4,998 from JFK in NYC. An optional extension to Petra and Mount Nebo is also available. Some early registration discounts. Contact Dr. Norrix at (315) 726-2815 or Pastor Alicia Wood at (315) 450-1632 for more information. Brochure and registration information is available through this link:

Educational Opportunities Tours / Tours · Splendors of Egypt with Dr. BJ Norrix & Pastor Alicia Wood | Oct. 12, 2026

Save the Date! Adirondack/Albany District Day, Saturday, Oct. 25, Saratoga Springs UMC

Please join us for the 2025 District Day on Saturday, Oct. 25! It will once again be held at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. Approximately 20 workshops will be offered during 3 timeslots. The day will begin with worship at 9 AM and will conclude at 3 PM. Lunch is provided. There will be facilitators from our Conference Missional Excellence Team, as well as our District Superintendent, some district pastors, our Adirondack District Lay Leader and the Albany District Lay Servant Director. Look for more information in upcoming newsletters. We haven't finalized all workshop topics yet. If you have any suggestions, (or if you have an old favorite, or you missed one in the past) contact Carrie in the District Office, carrieboyer@unyumc.org or (518) 608-1246

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Albany: Pine Grove UMC has communion service trays for the asking

Pine Grove UMC, 1580 Central Ave., Colonie, has communion service trays available to anyone interested at no charge. There are 9 complete sets of the large trays with individual cup holders and 3 of these also have covers. There are 6 sets of the smaller trays with open centers. Also some random extra pieces. Please contact Sue Solomon @ pgumcoffice2@gmail.com if interested. She can send you photos of the trays.

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Round Lake UMC seeks Musical Director

The Round Lake UMC, 34 George St., Round Lake, is looking for a new Musical Director to provide worship for its Sunday 9 AM service. This includes piano and/or organ accompaniment music for congregational singing, various choral groups, and soloists. Anyone interested should contact Steve Mitchell, SPPRC Chair at (518) 982-7913. You may also respond to roundlakeumc@gmail.com 

For more details, click here.

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First UMC: East Greenbush looking for Handbell Choir Director

The First UMC of East Greenbush is looking for a new Handbell Choir Director for both its adult bell choir and the student/parent chime choir. The choirs perform one Sunday each month, with weekly rehearsals September through June. Starting salary: $3,200. To view the flyer, click here.

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Preschool Teacher Needed

Jubilee Child Day Care Center, a ministry of Salem UMC in West Sand Lake, is hiring an Early Education Teacher to lead a preschool classroom.  This is a full-time position paying $18-20/hr with paid time off including holidays and snow days, tuition reimbursement, employee childcare discount.  Candidates must have a CDA, Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or 9 credits of related study, as well as strong communication and organizational skills.  Check out our ad on Indeed, send resume to JubileeNY@msn.com, 349 Shaver Rd West Sand Lake, NY 12196 or call (518) 674-2705.  

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Newtonville UMC is looking for a Director of Youth and Family Ministries

The Newtonville UMC, 568 New Loudon Rd., Latham, is seeking a part-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries. This is a part time (8-10 hrs./week) position which includes Sunday mornings for children's church, worship and coffee hours. Click here for the full job description. The position will begin Aug. 15. Salary is $10,000/year.

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UNY Conference seeks Superintendency Administrative Assistant

A new job opening for a full-time Superintendency Administrative Assistant to be based in the UNY Conference Center in Liverpool has been posted on the Conference website. Click here for the full job description. Carrie will be leaving her position at the end of August, and her replacement will be based in Liverpool.