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.
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.
Our traditional service is at 9:30 AM. You may watch the service on Facebook Live. You can also watch a recording of the service on Worship Service FUMCEG-YouTube. A video of the service will be uploaded to YouTube each week and should be available on Sunday afternoons.
October 2nd Worship Service
On October 2, Pastor Danyal is going to address a watershed moment for Iran and possibly the Middle East as a whole: a women’s revolution that hopes to bring peace and justice for all people in the region. “Many biblical narratives indicate that God preserves hope among us through the act of resisting by radically loving women,” said Pastor Danyal in a recently released devotional video.
Also, October 2 is the official date set to celebrate World Communion Sunday. In our Methodist tradition, Holy Communion joins us not only in Christian unity but in all people regardless of their belief, history, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. We are not only connected by faith to one another around the world but are called to be neighbors to all.
Join us at 9:30 AM on October 2, 2022:
In-person: 1 Gilligan Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061
Online: Facebook Live and later in the day on Worship Service FUMCEG-YouTube.
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
Saturday, October 8 – 4:00 – 7:00 PM
The United Women in Faith (formerly known as UMW) is hosting a Brooks Barbecue.
Complete dinners – $15.00
Half-chickens – $7.00
The “Blessing of the Animals” will take place at the 8:30 AM Outdoor Chapel service on October 9, 2022. Bring your family pet. Does anyone have a goat or baby lamb they could bring to the service? If so, let George Herrick know, please.
Sunday October 16 – 12:45 PM
The war in Ukraine and the impact of severe weather events such as extreme heat, drought and flooding has dramatically increased the number of hungry people in the world. The funds we raise this year ensure Church World Service (CWS) can continue responding to the growing needs around the world. 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 CWS and its partners for hunger relief and development projects in the U.S and around the world.
Visit Castleton CROP Hunger Walk to register to walk or make a donation.
Sunday, October 30 – Noon – 2:00 PM
If it’s raining, we will decorate classroom doors and do trick or treat alley.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Red Cross Blood Drive at FUMC in East Greenbush.
CALL 1-800-RED CROSS for an appointment or visit redcrossblood.org