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.
Worship Services
This Sunday, October 20th, will be the last 8:30 service until May.
Early worship services will be held on Sundays at 8:30 AM beginning the first Sunday in May until the First Sunday in October (Blessings of the Animals Sunday). Services are held in the Chapel in the Woods, weather permitting. During inclement weather, services are held inside the church.
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).
Storytelling Night
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 . . .
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
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.
Wednesday, November 2 – 7:00 PM
Christine Baxter, Nami Capital Region Faithnet Consultant
Please join us as Ms. Baxter addresses the effects of ageism, isolation, economic hardship and declining physical health on the mental well being of older adults. She will speak on Exodus 4 and 1 Kings 19.
Friday, November 15, 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.
Saturday, November 30, Christmas Craft Market 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Over 30 vendors with great holiday gift ideas. We will also have live music and a Silent Auction/Raffle to benefit the Confirmation Class.