Weekly Announcements & Calendar of Events
The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.
Isiah 40:8
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November 30, 2025 Announcements
This Sunday we welcome to the pulpit the Reverend Andrea Holroyd. Andrea received her Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in 2010, and a Bachelor of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2007. Coming from a musical family, Andrea enjoys incorporating music with preaching to enhance the spiritual and cognitive. Andrea is active in the Albany Presbytery, currently serving as the Assistant Stated Clerk, as well as serving as a commissioner from Albany to the Synod of the Northeast. She also participates in folk music and dance in New York State and Western Massachusetts. In seminary, Andrea was exposed to the writings of Walter Rauschenbusch. His interpretation of the social gospel at the previous turn of the century was both familiar theology as well as influential to Andrea’s preaching and teaching. The Sanctuary Christmas Tree is up and everyone is invited to stay after the service this Sunday and help decorate it on this first day of Advent! Nativity Luncheon, Tuesday, December 9, 12:00 - 2:00 pm. If you are sharing a nativity set, please bring it to church on or before Sunday, December 7. Make sure to have your name and other information so a label can be made for display. New Scotland Community Food Pantry: With holidays and food assistance changes, we are giving extra support to our neighbors. The donation box is in the lobby every week to accept your donations. There is also a basket for monetary contributions. Updated Church Directory of Members & Friends is available for pick up on entranceway table. This is the last Sunday to contribute to our November Mission, the Capital Area Council of Churches Emergency Overflow Shelter. This mission is a refuge of last resort during the coldest months; to provide simple hospitality; a bed, and a meal; and to serve people who have no other shelter options in Albany County. In addition, they refer guests to other providers to offer options for housing, employment, counseling, entitlements, addictions and health services. This Sunday: Annual Community Tree Lighting and Carol Sing in Hotaling Park at 4:00 pm. Music and carol singing by the Voorheesville Junior Chorus. Mayor Straut will count down the lighting of the new tree. Santa and snacks, too! Thursday Musical Club presents Christmas Joy, with our own Brenda Dwyer. Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 pm. At the First Reformed Church of Schenectady, 8 N. Church St., in Schenectady. Tickets at the door: Adults $15; under 12 free. A Christmas Tea with Mrs. Claus & Friends, Sunday, December 7, 1:00 pm, at the New Salem Fire Station, 694 New Salem Road, Voorheesville. Sandwiches, dessert & white hot chocolate buffet. Paid advance reservations required by December 1 (tomorrow), 518-421-4057, or [email protected]. Flyer on the bulletin board. The Mendelssohn Club Holiday Concert: Friday, December 12 at 7:30 pm at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Rd. in Loudonville. See John Griffin for tickets. Volunteers needed to host fellowship hour. Sign up sheet on bulletin board. New Fair Trade Items! We have a new order of coffee, tea, chocolate bars, chocolate chips, pecans, and olive oil. All items sold at cost. Check out the table downstairs! IRA Information: We had an informative workshop after church recently on giving to charities directly from an IRA for tax advantage. Flyers are on the table in the hall. |
Sunday, November 30 — First Sunday of Advent
10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am, Fellowship & decorating sanctuary Christmas tree Sunday, December 7 (Serving Communion) 10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am, Fellowship Monday, December 8 5:30 pm, Session Meeting on Zoom Tuesday, December 9 12-2:00 pm, Nativity Luncheon Sunday, December 14 10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am, Fellowship Sunday, December 21 10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am, Potluck Fellowship Tuesday, December 24 — Christmas Eve 7:00 pm, Candlelight Service Thursday & Friday, December 25 & 26 Church office closed Sunday, December 28 (Collecting for Food Pantry) 10:00 am, Worship 11:00 am, Fellowship Thursday & Friday, January 1 & 2 Church office closed 
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