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First United Methodist Church
of East Greenbush

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.

stick forming cross and house with a red heart inside.
Chapel in the Woods

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.

Our traditional service is at 9:30 AM.  You may attend in person, or watch the service live streamed from YouTube or on Facebook Live.

Storytelling Night

November 6, 2024 Storytelling Night 7PM Christine Baxter, Nami Capital Region Faithnet Consultant


Woman looking at an open book with showing a bridge and a boat on water.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 . . .

Red Cross Blood Drive November 13 1PM - 6PM
Thanksgiving Coffee House November 15 7PM
Christmas Craft Market Saturday November 30 11AM - 4PM

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

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.

Wednesday, November 13 

We are hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on November 13 from 1:00-6:00PM. Sign up to donate at redcrossblood.org.

Friday, November 15,  Coffee House  7:00 – 8:30 PM

Join us at the Holiday Coffee House and relax with tasty snacks, song, dance and stories, all performed by talented performers from the Capital District area. This show is special as artists include themes of each holiday with sing-a-longs, dance troupes, instrumentals and vocalists. Join with friends and neighbors for an evening of fine entertainment.

Donations at the door go to help fund our Family Assistance Ministries.

 

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.