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First United Methodist Church
of East Greenbush

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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.

Worship Services

Our traditional service is held Sundays at 9:30 AM. Join us in person, or via live stream on YouTube.
 
Early worship services are held during the summer months on Sundays at 8:30 AM in the Chapel in the Woods, weather permitting. During inclement weather, services are held inside the church.
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What to Expect

Worship Service

The 9:30 a.m. traditional service is about an hour long.

Childcare

A parent-supervised space is available to get the wiggles out.

Parking

There is a large parking lot for off-street parking.

Dress

Some people get dressed up and others wear jeans.

St. Patrick's Day Coffee House March 20, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Pysanki Workshop Sunday's from 2:00 - 5:00 in March starting March 8th
Storytelling night presenters January through June
April Storytelling Night April 8, 7:00 PM Byran Jackson - The Titanic

Church Events

Sundays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We are delighted to offer four opportunities to learn the traditional art of Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg decorating) this season.  According to legend, as long as pysanky are decorated, good will prevail over evil and peace will come.  

Contact Kate Henson to register.

Friday  March 20  – 7:00 – 8:30 PM

St. Patrick’s Day Coffee House

The last Coffee House of the season! Come for an evening of uplifting music, stories, Irish jokes, friends and scrumptious snacks.

Donations will support Family Assistance Ministries to help local families.

Wednesday  March 25  – Noon

Soup and sandwich lunch with a devotional led by Pastor Mary Beth. 

Contact Aleta Schweigert if you have any questions. aschweigert@fumceg.org

Sunday, March 29 – 9:30 AM

Palm/Passion Sunday

Procession with Palms, Musical Offerings by the Kid’s Chorus and Sanctuary Choir

Holy Thursday, April 2 – 7:00 PM

Holy Communion with a Service of Foot Washing.

Prayer Vigil 

Thursday April 2  7:00 PM –  3:00 PM on Friday April 3 

You are invited to offer prayer for yourself, your family, our church, nation and world from your home or at the church (Friday, 9-3).

  Sign-up for one or more prayer time slots.

Good Friday, April 3 -7:00 PM

Choir Cantata:  “The Lenten Sketches” by Joseph M. Martin

Music, narration and projected art convey the last days of Jesus’ life.

Easter Sunday, April 5

Easter Sunrise Service –  6:30 AM in the Outdoor Chapel (If inclement weather, it will be held in the  Sanctuary)
 
Easter Worship Service, 9:30 AM in the sanctuary

Wednesday  April 8  – 7:00 PM

Bryan Jackson – The Sinking of the Titanic

All are welcome.

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