Welcome
We recognize that people come through our doors for many reasons. Some may come with family or friends, others are new to the community and are looking for a church home; and some may be seeking comfort and guidance during a time of trouble or concern.
Whatever brought you to us, we are thankful and we want you to know that our hearts, our minds and our doors are always open and that all are welcome in God’s house.
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Worship Services
Early worship services are Sundays at 8:30 AM.
Services are held in the Chapel in the Woods, weather permitting. During inclement weather, services are held inside the church.
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Storytelling Night
On Wednesday evening, October 2 at 7:00, the speaker series will feature Jenna Masters and Carmen Story of Masters’ Apiaries at Story Woods Farm. They are excited to share their knowledge of beekeeping’s role in providing flourishing and sustainable habitats for all pollinators, not just honey bees.
We are people of story. Our traditions, religions, histories, and biographies are compilations of stories told and received, handed down, edited, redacted, metaphorized, dreamed up. Storytelling Night is a monthly evening of food, fellowship, and storytelling. We gather monthly around the stories of people. And, we believe that each story – of our fears, of our hopes, of our lives, of our families, of our undoing, of our renaissance, of our redemption – can be inspiring to us and to others . . .
Brooks BBQ Drive Thru
Saturday, October 5 4:15-6:15 p.m.
* Chicken Dinner for $16 * Chicken Only $9
Cash Only Please
Dinners include ½ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, dinner roll, and butter.
Treat your family to an easy, hearty meal to celebrate Fall!
CROP Hunger Walk
For over 50 years, average Americans have come together to fight hunger in exceptional ways through the CROP Hunger Walk. Millions of people across nearly every state have participated in what is now called the CROP Hunger Walk. Our walks of life may look different, but we move forward with the same vision: a world where every child has enough healthy food to survive each day.
Please plan to join the Castleton CROP WALK on Sunday, October 20. One-quarter of all funds will be directed to the Anchor Food Pantry and Thrift Store in Castleton. Three-quarters of the funds help support the work of Church World Service (CWS) and its partners for hunger relief and development projects in the U.S and around the world.
Walkers may register at www.crophungerwalk.org/castletonny. For more information, contact Kevin Conley (518-253-4907).
What to Expect
Worship Service
The 9:30 a.m. traditional service is about an hour long.
Childcare
A nursery for infants and young children is available.
Parking
There is a large parking lot for off-street parking.
Dress
Some people get dressed up and others wear jeans.
Church Events
Friday, September 27, Coffee House- 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Contributions help underwrite the Family Assistance Ministry which helps provide food, funds for medicine, gas and a helping hand in times of financial and family stress.
Wednesday, October 2 – 7:00 PM
Jenna Masters and Carmen Story of Masters’ Apiaries at Story Woods Farm.
They will describe how a hive operates, how bees evolved to be collectors of nectar and pollen and how surrounding plants play a role. They will share what you can do to support honey bees and other native species. Most important, they’ll discuss what you’ll need to become a beekeeper, including classes, equipment, optimal location, and more. The talk will last 60-90 minutes and will include a question-and-answer period.
Sunday, October 20 – 1:00 PM
Please plan to join the Castleton CROP WALK on Sunday, October 20. One-quarter of all funds will be directed to the Anchor Food Pantry and Thrift Store in Castleton. Three-quarters of the funds help support the work of Church World Service (CWS) and its partners for hunger relief and development projects in the U.S and around the world.