News of Upcoming Calendar Events
News of Upcoming Calendar Events
THE BIBLICAL IMAGES OF GOD - Summer Coffee Hour Conversational Forums
At Coffee Hours following our Sunday service beginning on Sunday June 7 and on each successive Sunday through August 30.
The Bible is chockful of metaphorical images that speak of God (In fact, Jewish mysticism claims that a different image for God can be found in every Hebraic letter of the scripture). Starting on the first Sunday of June and through the last Sunday in August, our Coffee Hour Forum will investigate some of these images, how they may have originally developed and why they held meaning - not only for their own time but for subsequent generations. All the while we will be asking and conversing among ourselves about if and how these scriptural images for God continue to hold meaning for the experiences of God we have in our own lives.
Amplified notes of these sessions may be found here:
A Revival Eucharist with Former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
Thursday June 18, 7 pm
Christ the King Diocesan Camp and Conference Center
575 Burton Road in Greenwich
The former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church will preach and lead us in Revival Service under the tent at our Diocesan Conference Center. Dinner can be enjoyed at the Center prior to the service. There is also the possibility for overnight accomodation for those who desire such. Details may be found at this link: https://albanyepiscopaldiocese.org/revival/
The Southern Adirondack Deanery Convocation Barbecue with Bishop Jeremiah
Thursday June 23, 5 pm
At the Hatchery Pond Pavilion, 145 Echo Lake Road in Warrensburg
All are invited to a casual gathering with our Bishop and the people of the various churhces within our Deanery. A barbecue dinner will proceed a time to be led by the Bishop in worship with one another. There is no cost.
Please consider donating some of the following items as they are always welcome to assure availability of good nutritional products and necessary hygienic items:
Pantry staples and non-perishable food items like canned fruits and vegetables, canned proteins like tuna or chicken, peanut butter, pasta, rice, and a variety of cereals.
Shelf-stable products such as bottled juices, individual oatmeal packets, and granola bars.
Personal care products and toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and feminine hygiene products. These are often-overlooked necessities vital for both personal dignity and hygiene.
Baby essentials such as baby food, formula, diapers, and baby wipes. These donations always directly alleviate significant financial burdens for parents.
Our donations – even small ones - help provide nourishment, comfort, and hope to our neighbors.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions. Items may be brought to St. Sacrement church and we will assure that they get delivered to the Food Pantry. Thank you!
The Bolton Community Food Pantry
Operating out of the Bolton Community Church stands as a testament to what we can achieve when we come together. As we approach the holidays, in light of recent government cutbacks which are being exasperated by the current government shutdown, many of our immediate neighbors are really struggling to even provide basic necessities for themselves and their families. We can help.
Thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Linda Bennett, the Church of St. Sacrement has been recognized on the Registry of Historic Landmarks (including recognition on the New York State Registry of Historic Landmarks). Recognition is not only a celebration and honor for our church proper, it also is a act of good stewardship as it assures future generations unique opportunities to seek grants helping to preserve the beauty and integrity of our much beloved church. Special thanks to Deanne Rehm for the time and effort she also put in to acheive this honor.