January 8,2026

“This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”

Annual Meeting Notice

Please take notice that the 224th Annual Meeting of the Parish of Christ Church, Episcopal, in the City of Hudson will take place on the First Sunday after the Epiphany, being January 11, 2026, following divine service in the Jones-Groves Parish Hall.

The following elections will take place (please note changes):

• One (1) Churchwarden for a 2-year term.
• Two (2) Vestrypersons for a 3-year term
• Two (2) Vestrypersons to fulfill 2-year unexpired terms.
• Three (3) Delegates and One (1) Alternate to Diocesan Convention and Deanery Convocation.

Nominations can be submitted in writing to the rector or made from the floor. All nominations must be moved and seconded.

Churchwardens and Delegates to Diocesan Convention must be baptized, communicants, confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church, who have been members in good standing of this parish for at least one calendar year and are at least eighteen years of age.

Vestrypersons must be baptized communicants who have been a member in good standing of this parish for at least one calendar year and are at least eighteen years of age.

Immediate family members (spouses, parents and children, siblings, in-laws, etc.) may not serve together as churchwardens and/or vestrypersons. No immediate family member of the rector or any other clergy assigned to the parish shall be eligible to serve as churchwarden or vestryperson. 

All are welcome to attend the annual meeting and are granted voice. However, nominators and voters must be members in good standings of this parish at least sixteen years of age. A "member in good standing" is any baptized person recognized by the rector as a regular communicant and by the treasurer as a regular contributor to the work of the parish.

Epiphany House Blessings

Blessed chalk as well as printed prayers and instructions are available in the parish hall. There is also a sign-up sheet for those who would be interested in Fr. Bill blessing their home in person.

Safe Church Training Day

Christ Church will host a deanery wide Safe Church Training on Saturday, January 17. Per diocesan and national church policy, ALL lay ministers, key holders, employees and elected leaders will be required to complete these trainings within the calendar year, and everyone is encouraged to do so.

Information from the Diocese:

These training days will offer viewing of online training videos in a classroom setting, making the content more accessible and helping participants learn how to access the training independently. Individual accounts using a personal email are required, and Kait Hyde will be available to assist with setup. If participants are able to complete the training on their own, this is encouraged, as no additional content will be added during the training day.

Trainings will be held within each deanery. While the featured training is hosted by the Hudson Valley Deanery, participants from any deanery are welcome, and all are encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP to Kait Hyde at KHyde@CtKCenter.org

 or 518.692.9550 ext. 115.

Special Note: We want to remind everyone that these trainings are not just for churches with active youth programs. All of the following roles still need a selection of these trainings: keyholders, lay leadership, clergy (including retired members), all elected positions, children's ministries, and more. You can find more information on our Safe Church policies at Sexual Misconduct Prevention – Episcopal Diocese of Albany

Diocesan Grants Available

The Following grants are available from the diocese for the year 2026. If you are interested in applying for these grants, please speak to Fr. Bill as soon as possible.

Rent Abatement Grants for Seniors

We are able to offer ten grants of $500 per person for 2026. Grants are available to any Episcopalian 55 years of age or older. Grants will be considered on a first come first serve basis. Limit one grant per person.

Support Grant for Seniors

We are able to offer ten grants of $1,400 per person for 2026. Grants are available to any Episcopalian 55 years of age or older. Grants will be considered on a first come first serve basis. Limit one grant per person. 

Rector's Forum

Father Bill will hold a rector's forum following the service on Sunday, January 18 in the Guild Room. This will be an open forum for anyone to ask questions, express concerns, suggest ideas, etc., about the year ahead.

Food Donations Needed!

We have seen a significant increase in demand for food from our mini-pantry and are only anticipating that to grow. Please consider donating non-perishable items as soon as possible. Collection boxes will be in the parish hall and the narthex. We will also accept personal hygiene items, baby and adult diapers, and baby food (but not infant formula) as well as monetary donations.

Funds are also available if anyone would like to buy a large amount of food or other items and be fully or partially reimbursed. Please contact the church office if you would like to do this.

Flowers on the High Altar are given to the Glory of God

in loving memory of departed loved ones.

Flowers on the High Altar may be dedicated to loved ones by members of the congregation. Please call the office with the name(s) you wish to commemorate and the Sunday you prefer. A donation is requested; the church provides the flowers.

This week at Christ Church

January 9-15

Friday

Julia Chester Emery, Lay Leader and Missionary, 1922

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open



Saturday

William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury & Martyr, 1645

Sunday

The First Sunday after the Epiphany: 
The Baptism of our Lord

9:00am Solemn Holy Eucharist, Rite II
with the Renewal of Baptismal Vows,

The Annual Meeting following (Parish Hall)

Monday

Aelred of Rievaulx, Monastic & Theologian, 1167

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

Tuesday

Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop, 367

8:00am-5:00pm - FRCC Office Hours (FRCC Office)

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - FRCC Play Group (Common Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

6:00-7:00pm - Alanon Meeting (Library)

Wednesday

Richard Benson, Priest, & Charles Gore, Bishop, 1915 & 1932

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

12:15pm - The Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer (Lady Chapel)

Thursday

Feria

8:00am-5:00pm - FRCC Office Hours (FRCC Office)

8:30am - Morning Prayer, Rite II (Guild Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - FRCC Play Group (Common Room)

9:00am-12:00pm - Office Open

6:00-7:00pm - AA Meeting (Library)

Note: Fr. Bill is generally available Monday-Thursday during offices hours and by appointment. Friday is Fr. Bill's day off.

Weekly Statistics

Attendance

The Holy Eucharist - Sunday, January 4: 50

Daily Office/Eucharist - January 2-8: 14

The Holy Eucharist - Tuesday, January 6: 18
The Holy Eucharist - Wednesday, January 7: 7

Offerings

Sunday, January 4

Pledge - $2,900.00

Non-pledge - $225.00

Loose Plate - $213.00

Food Pantry - $100.00

Miscellaneous - $2,570.00

Lay Ministry Schedule

Sunday, January 11

The First Sunday after the Epiphany: 
The Baptism of Our Lord

Solemn Holy Eucharist, Rite II

with the Renewal of Baptismal Vows

Acolytes - Gabe Lytle, Cameron Lytle, Martin Lytle

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Cameron Lytle

Lector - Hope Stevenson

Greeter - Tracey & Aaron Jennings

Altar Guild - Sandra Gill & Tracey Jennings

Camera Operator - Peggy Gearity

Sunday, January 18

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

The Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Acolytes - Eli Lytle, Martin Lytle

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Neal Van Deusen

Lector - Sandra Gill

Greeter - Wayne Weber

Altar Guild - Sandra Gill & Tracey Jennings

Camera Operator - Sara Kahn-Gearity

Celebrations

January 9-15

January 11 - Winnie Thorn

January 14 - Elvis Race

If we miss your birthday or anniversary please let us know so that we can update our lists!

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